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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: tickets sold out in almost all sectors of Maracanã
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30 Jun 2025 | 16:53 |
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On Monday afternoon, Flamengo issued an official statement, repudiating and denying an article published after the elimination to Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup , which said that the red-black board would not have liked Arrascaeta's entry as a starter, that is, criticizing the line-up of coach Filipe Luís.
" The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo repudiates the content published by journalist Diogo Dantas in his column in the newspaper O Globo, this Monday (30), entitled Behind the scenes: Flamengo's board feared that Filipe Luís would field Arrascaeta and disapproved of the strategy against Bayern. The text in question does not find any support in the reality of Flamengo's football environment and lacks veracity in its premises and conclusions.
Unfortunately, this is yet another example of a practice that is already recurrent, which insists on transforming speculation and personal impressions into “news”, with the sole objective of generating engagement, clicks and audience, even if this compromises the credibility of the information and respect for the professionals involved.
Since the beginning of 2025, Flamengo has adopted an attitude of absolute professionalism in football, without any interference from managers in its routine and environment. The team's delegation at the FIFA Club World Cup is an example of this, since all 78 members are Flamengo employees, which reinforces the discrepancy between what was published and the truth.
The club reaffirms its full confidence in De Arrascaeta, one of the team's leaders, who is enjoying one of his best seasons at Flamengo, and also in the decisions and leadership of coach Filipe Luís, who has full autonomy to make decisions. The season's numbers leave no doubt: first place in the Brazilian Championship with the number 10 leading the competition's scoring charts, titles in the Carioca and the Brazilian Super Cup, in addition to qualifying for the round of 16 of the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the Brazilian Cup.
We will remain firm in our commitment to the truth, to respecting our athletes and to valuing the serious work that has been done by all the professionals at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo."
The delegation will depart for Rio de Janeiro this Monday (30), at 10 pm (Brasília time), with arrival scheduled for 6:30 am. Disembarkation will take place at the international hall of RIOGaleão Airport. The team will return to training on Saturday morning, at 9:30 am, at CT George Helal.
Coach with experience at Mengão was hired to lead the attempt to take the São Paulo club back to the elite of Brazilian football.
01 Out 2025 | 12:20 |
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Portuguesa is continuing its plan with the SAF to regain its leading role in Brazilian football. As part of this plan, the São Paulo club announced the hiring of Fábio Matias , former Flamengo coach, who will face the Campeonato Paulista as his first challenge.
Fábio Matias, ex-Flamengo, on the deal with Portuguesa: "I'm very happy to have the opportunity"
Matias replaces Cauan de Almeida, who was fired a month ago after the team's relegation from the Brazilian Championship's Série D. The new manager's contract runs until the end of the state championship. " Portuguesa is a club with a lot of history and tradition, with a passionate fan base , and I'm very happy to have the opportunity to be here, participating in this rebuilding project," said the coach, who previously worked for Mais Querido.
Fábio Matias was Flamengo 's interim coach before Paulo Sousa's arrival in 2022, taking over the team in two games against Portuguesa-RJ and Volta Redonda , with one win and one draw in the Campeonato Carioca, in addition to leading the team in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior.
After his time at Rubro-Negro, he managed Red Bull Bragantino's under-23 team, worked as an assistant at Botafogo and also worked at Coritiba , Juventude and Atlético-GO, helping to save Jaconero from relegation in 2024.
Meanwhile, Flamengo, Matias' former team, is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Thursday (02) , at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 54 points, four more than Raposa, who is in second place.
The Italian team is expected to formalize an offer in the next transfer window, but the player's departure will depend on his willingness to return to Europe.
01 Out 2025 | 12:04 |
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Flamengo could receive an offer for right-back Danilo at the opening of the January 2026 transfer window . According to information reported by Flamenguista in Portugal, Milan has renewed interest in the player and already has the approval of coach Massimiliano Allegri to move forward with negotiations.
The Rossoneri board is expected to submit an official offer to the Rio de Janeiro club early next year . Despite European interest, Danilo 's stay or departure will be decided by the player himself. Flamengo has no intention of releasing him unless there is a clear expression of a desire to return to European football.
Signed for free after not renewing with Juventus, the full-back has a valid contract with Rubro-Negro until December 2026 and has been a reliable player for coach Filipe Luís, even though he is not a regular starter.
This season, Danilo has played 22 matches, contributing three goals and one assist . At 34, the player is valued at around €3 million (R$18.7 million) in the European market. At Flamengo , he has yet to become a starter.
Danilo built a distinguished career in European football, with stints at clubs such as Porto, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Juventus . He was a multiple champion, including two Champions League titles and a Club World Cup with Real Madrid.
At Juventus, he enjoyed his most stable period, playing for six consecutive seasons. In Brazil, besides Flamengo, he played for América-MG and Santos, and also represented the Brazilian national team in two World Cups.
The greatest idol in the club's history never denied his admiration for the former number 9 but sees the World Cup-winning team as having different characteristics.
01 Out 2025 | 11:52 |
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Every Flamengo fan knows Flamengo's historic 1981 lineup, featuring Zico, Tita, Lico, and Nunes in attack. But, according to the club's greatest legend, the number 9 from that World Cup title would not be replaced by Gabigol , the striker who shone in 2019 .
Zico on Gabigol being able to play for Flamengo in 1981: "it would be difficult"
"Given the position he played at Flamengo , it would have been difficult. His characteristics are completely different from Nunes, who was a center forward. In Jorge Jesus's system, Gabigol played more in the middle, while Bruno Henrique played on the left . When Gabigol moved to the right, Bruno moved to the middle," Zico explained.
Galinho also detailed the dynamics of the 1981 attack: "Nunes was more fixed and moved more to the left side. Tita and Lico played on the wings, along with Andrade. Adílio and I were free to get forward . To bring Gabigol on, there would have to be a new formation," he added in an interview with 'Romário TV'.
Despite not replacing Nunes, Zico recognizes Gabriel's importance to the club's recent history . When asked if the Cruzeiro striker would be among Flamengo 's five greatest idols, the Gávea number 10 replied without hesitation:
"I'd put him among the top five. He was important during a period of triumph. Flamengo had great idols, but not all of them achieved the same level of success as Gabigol . He had a strong connection with the fans. An idol is someone who inspires children, young people, and he did that," he said.
This Thursday (02), Gabigol will have the chance to meet Flamengo again. The Cruzeiro striker faces Mengão at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 54 points, 4 more than Raposa, second place in the championship.
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