
Soccer
03 Jun 2024 | 07:02 |
The seventh round of the Brasileirão came to an end last Sunday night (2) and the championship already has a new leader: Flamengo. However, for Mais Querido remaining in the lead until the next round had to dry out opponents Athletico-PR and Bahia.
CHECK THE UPDATED TABLE:
1. Flamengo – 14 points
2. Bahia – 14
3. Botafogo – 13
4. São Paulo – 13
5. Athletico-PR – 13
6. Red Bull Bragantino – 12
7. Palmeiras – 11
8. International – 10
9. Cruise – 10
10. Atlético-MG – 10
11. Fortaleza – 10
12. Grêmio – 6
13. Vasco – 6
14. Youth – 6
15. Fluminense – 6
16. Criciúma – 6
17. Corinthians – 5
18. Atlético-GO – 4
19. Victory – 1
20. Cuiabá – 0
The Brazilian Championship had its first complete round after being paralyzed due to the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul. The matches started on Saturday (1). Atlético-GO went to Barradão, in Salvador, and defeated Vitória 2-0. Bragantino faced Grêmio at Couto Pereira, in Curitiba, and won 2-0.
Fluminense and Juventude were only tied 1-1. Finally, Internacional beat last placed team Cuiabá 1-0. Closing Saturday's round (1), Botafogo went to São Paulo and won the three points against Corinthians .
SEQUENCE OF THE ROUND
Following the round this Sunday (2), three games were played at 4pm. This is because Mais Queridobeat Vasco 6-1 at Maracanã, scoring the biggest defeat in the history of the classic. Furthermore, Bahia drew 1-1 with Atlético-MG, and now occupies second place. Finally, Palmeiras went to Santa Catarina and beat Criciúma 2-1.
Closing the round, Flamengo needed to beat Athletico-PR, as the Paraná team started the journey in the lead. Thus, the team from Paraná was defeated by Fortaleza, in Ceará, 2-0. Finally, São Paulo beat Cruzeiro 2-0.
After speculation about a return to Brazil and the risk of a ban for betting manipulation, West Ham director guarantees the number 10's permanence
17 Ago 2025 | 18:57 |
Lucas Paquetá, a Flamengo talent who currently plays for West Ham, has been linked to a major transfer controversy this summer. The midfielder was speculated about a possible return to the club, having faced accusations of involvement in sports betting manipulation, which could even result in a permanent ban from football.
However, Paquetá was acquitted and was free to pursue his career . In response to the speculation, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady gave a definitive answer about the number 10's future.
In a recent interview, Karren Brady highlighted the English club's confidence in Lucas Paquetá's continued presence. According to the director, there is no intention of negotiating the player during this transfer window.
" I think he wants to stay here, and we definitely want him to stay. So the fact is, he's going to stay here," Brady said, putting an end to rumors about a possible transfer.
In addition to confirming his continued presence, the English director also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of a turbulent period in the midfielder's career. The match-fixing accusation generated uncertainty about his future , both at club level and internationally.
"It was a very difficult time in Lucas's life. It was a very serious accusation that hung over him , and the FA wanted to ban him for life. So the seriousness of the situation was enormous," explained Karren Brady.
Mengão confirmed the lineup to face Colorado this Sunday (17), at Beira-Rio, for the Brazilian Championship, with news in the team
17 Ago 2025 | 17:30 |
Flamengo is set to face Internacional this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Despite having the Libertadores in the middle of the week, Mais Querido will go with considerable strength , but with some changes to preserve athletes.
The confirmed lineup for Filipe Luís' Flamengo includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Allan and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro.
One of the highlights is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the Libertadores and is available to start the match. In attack, Pedro resumes his starting role , after starting on the bench in the last international match.
Among the absences, Mengão will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from foot surgery and is not expected to return until October. Filipe Luís, on the other hand, will once again have Michael and De La Cruz available on the bench as options for the rest of the match.
Internacional vs. Flamengo will be played at 6:30 p.m. at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre , opening the second round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view). The match is crucial for Mengão, which is looking to maintain its lead in the national competition.
Mengão faces Colorado in an important game at Beira-Rio and wants the victory to remain isolated at the top of the Brazilian Championship
17 Ago 2025 | 16:54 |
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Rubro-Negro seeks to maintain the leadership of Série A after beating Mirassol 2-1, at Maracanã, while Colorado tries to get going after the 3-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino.
In the table, stands at the top with 40 points, while Internacional occupies 11th place with 24 points. Recent head-to-head records also favor the leader: in the last five rounds, Filipe Luís 's team has four wins and one draw, compared to three wins, one draw, and one loss for the Gauchos.
INTERNATIONAL: Rochet; Benítez, Vitão (Clayton Sampaio), Victor Gabriel (Juninho) and Bernabei; Richard, Alan Rodríguez (Bruno Henrique), Vitinho, Bruno Tabata and Gustavo Prado; Borré (Ricardo Mathias). Coach: Roger Machado
FLAMENGO: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Saul, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araujo and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luis