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Flamengo monitoring Lazio's Argentine striker for 2026

Mengão monitors Taty Castellanos' situation in the Italian team and maintains the Argentine as an option to reinforce the attack in 2026

Flamengo monitors Taty Castellanos' situation at Lazio and keeps the Argentine as a reinforcement option - photo: reproduction
Flamengo monitors Taty Castellanos' situation at Lazio and keeps the Argentine as a reinforcement option - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 14:48 |

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Taty Castellanos ' agents have again moved to secure a transfer for the Argentine striker from Lazio. A new negotiation attempt is expected to take place in the January 2026 transfer window, a period during which Flamengo remains alert for potential offensive reinforcements.


The player was already on the Rubro-Negro's agenda in July 2025, but the Italian team ruled out any possibility of negotiations at that time. At the time, football director Angelo Fabiani stated that Castellanos "was not for sale," ending negotiations and frustrating the Rio de Janeiro club's interest.


Now, the player's representatives are awaiting a new statement from Lazio to assess whether there will be room for talks. Flamengo , for its part, continues to monitor the situation and sees the Argentine as a candidate capable of increasing internal competitiveness, competing with Pedro for a position.


HIGHLIGHT FOR GIRONA

The striker arrived at the Roman club after a successful stint with Girona , costing €15 million (approximately R$96 million at the time). Since then, he has scored 20 goals and provided 13 assists in 86 official matches, a performance that has also attracted interest from South American teams.


GAME FEATURES

The 25-year-old Argentine is recognized for his mobility and excellent finishing, characteristics that fit the style of play sought by Flamengo . The board is considering strengthening the attacking sector for 2026 , and Castellanos remains one of the options on their radar.


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How much does Flamengo earn? Check out the details of the deal between Palmeiras and Felipe Teresa.

Alviverde signs former Mengão athlete for the under-20 team until 2027; striker arrives at no cost and with a history of international titles

Felipe Teresa, ex-Flamengo, is hired by Palmeiras for the under-20 team until 2027 - photo: reproduction
Felipe Teresa, ex-Flamengo, is hired by Palmeiras for the under-20 team until 2027 - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 15:04 |

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Palmeiras announced the signing of 19-year-old striker Felipe Teresa from Flamengo. The young player was released by the Rio de Janeiro club on September 22, 2025, after behavioral issues stemming from dissatisfaction with losing his starting spot in the under-20 team.


According to Rádio Itatiaia, the striker's contract with Alviverde will last two seasons, and the São Paulo club will retain 70% of the player's economic rights . Felipe Teresa 's arrival is seen as a strategic reinforcement for the attacking sector and comes at no cost.


TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO


Discovered by Independente de Limeira, Felipe Teresa joined Flamengo in 2022, at just 15 years old. In 2023, he was promoted to the main squad, scoring a goal against Grêmio in the Brazilian Championship. Along the way, he accumulated significant titles, including two U-20 Libertadores Cups (2024 and 2025) and two U-20 Club World Cups (2024 and 2025), in addition to the 2025 Carioca Championship.

PERFORMANCE AND NUMBERS
  • 2023: 32 games, 15 goals (U17)
  • 2024: 33 games, 9 goals, 3 assists (U20) | 1 game, 1 goal (professional)
  • 2025: 21 games, 4 goals (under-20) | 4 games, 1 goal and 1 assist (professional)
PALMEIRAS SEEKS REINFORCEMENT


With notable spells at Flamengo , Felipe Teresa arrives at Palmeiras as a competitive option for the attack , being able to compete for position with the main names of the under-20 team and contribute with mobility and efficiency in finishing.


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Referee reports insults from Flamengo's masseur during match against Cruzeiro

Ramon Abatti Abel's performance was extensively criticized in the match between Mengão and Raposa and the referee reported professional behavior in the report.

Ramon Abatti Abel, referee of Flamengo x Cruzeiro, reports insulting a Mengão masseur in the match report - Photo: Reproduction
Ramon Abatti Abel, referee of Flamengo x Cruzeiro, reports insulting a Mengão masseur in the match report - Photo: Reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 14:46 |

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Referee Ramon Abatti Abel was the target of harsh criticism after the 0-0 draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro , last Thursday (02), for the Brasileirão. In addition to complaints from players and the red-black technical committee during the match, the summary brought a specific episode involving a member of the delegation .


According to the official report, Artur Fernando Gonçalves Munhoz, a masseur who was part of Flamengo's commission and who was not selected for the game, allegedly insulted the refereeing team, led by Ramon Abatti, as they were leaving for half-time :


Ramon Abatti, in the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match report: "You're afraid to referee, this CBF is shit"


“I inform you that, after the end of the first half, while the refereeing team was passing through the mixed zone towards their locker room, Mr. Artur Fernando Gonçalves Munhoz, belonging to the CR Flamengo team, who was not related to the match, uttered the following words: ' You are afraid to referee, this CBF is shit '”, wrote Ramon in the summary.

REASON FOR COMPLAINTS


Cruzeiro challenged the referee's stance throughout the match. Non-existent fouls were called in Cruzeiro's favor , and yellow cards were handed out early on, leaving players in a rut and increasing the team's frustration.

After the final whistle, defender Léo Ortiz highlighted the inconsistency of the criteria adopted: " It's very annoying to talk about refereeing, I even apologize . But what is bothersome is the change in criteria, which varies greatly from one referee to the next. I think that's the most damaging part. We're very bothered by it."

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

With no time to regret the draw, Flamengo is already preparing for its next match . On Sunday (05), the team faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The duel will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere.



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Flamengo schedules CoDe meeting to clarify controversy with Libra

Mengão took legal action against the League to block the transfer of audience revenue, equivalent to 30% of the contract with Globo.

Flamengo schedules a Deliberative Council meeting to clarify the legal dispute with Libra - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo schedules a Deliberative Council meeting to clarify the legal dispute with Libra - Photo: Reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 14:21 |

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Next Tuesday (7), Flamengo's Deliberative Council will hold a hybrid meeting, in person and virtual, to discuss the legal dispute with Libra . The meeting, scheduled for 6 pm, will have as its main agenda the injunction obtained by Rubro-Negro , which blocked the transfer of R$ 77 million from Globo to the block's clubs regarding the Brasileirão's TV rights.


President Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP) will make the official presentation, detailing the reasons for the dispute and the board's next steps. The expectation is that the meeting will clarify the club's arguments in the face of criticism from opposing executives and some in the press.


In a statement, Flamengo confirmed that the board members will be updated on the disagreements with Libra: "The topics related to the Brazilian Football League – 'Libra' will be addressed and updated, especially regarding the controversies existing in its Bylaws regarding the criteria for sharing 'audience' revenue."


ORIGIN OF THE CONFLICT

The controversy began when Libra changed the calculation of its 30% share of audience revenue, approximately R$309 million annually . Under the new model, the total number of viewers for each game was added up and divided equally between the clubs.


Flamengo argues that this change violates the league's bylaws, as any change to the revenue sharing criteria requires unanimous approval . At the August General Assembly, only Flamengo and Volta Redonda voted against the measure.

The Flamengo board also disputes alleged documents signed by Rodolfo Landim, the club's former president, cited by Libra as supporting the change. It was precisely based on this violation of the bylaws that the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice granted the injunction in Flamengo's favor.

NUMBERS SHOW IMPACT FOR FLAMENGO

The financial projections reveal the club's delicate position. Flamengo is the only one to lose resources in all simulated scenarios . In the model approved by the majority, the reduction exceeds R$100 million compared to the amount received in 2024. Even in alternative proposals, such as the one presented by Flamengo itself , the reduction would be close to R$50 million.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras, cited in the debate by president Leila Pereira as a club also giving up value, maintains virtually the same level in all projections . Teams like Bahia, Vitória, and Red Bull Bragantino appear among the most benefited, always due to Flamengo's losses.


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