Soccer

Flamengo organizes charter flight for athletes called up for Data Fifa targeting Fla-Flu

With seven players involved in international commitments, Mengão organizes special logistics to guarantee the participation of its athletes in the classic

Flamengo organizes the logistics for the return of players called up to Data Fifa with a view to Fluminense - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo organizes the logistics for the return of players called up to Data Fifa with a view to Fluminense - Photo: Reproduction

14 Out 2024 | 16:55 |

Icon Comentário0

The Flamengo < /a> prepares for the classic against Fluminense, valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, which will take place next Thursday (17). However, part of the squad will still be in action on Tuesday (15) due to the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. To guarantee the presence of its main players at Fla-Flu, the club set up a detailed logistical operation for the return of those called up, focusing on their physical recoveries.


Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela, called up by the Uruguayan national team, and Gonzalo Plata , from Ecuador, will be on the field in the duel between Uruguay and Ecuador, which will be held on Tuesday (15), at 8:30 pm, in Montevideo. Flamengo chartered a private jet to bring the four athletes directly to Brazil right after the match, expected to arrive on Wednesday afternoon. The presence of these players in pre-classic training is practically confirmed.




BRAZILIAN GÉRSON AND FABRÍCIO BRUNO ALSO RETURN ON WEDNESDAY

Gérson and Fabrício Bruno, who are defending the Brazilian team in the qualifiers, will be on the field on Tuesday (15) against Peru, in Brasília. After the game, both will return with the Brazilian delegation and should normally participate in training at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday (16), already focused on the classic.



ERICK PULGAR'S PRESENCE IN FLA-FLU IS STILL UNCERTAIN

Midfielder Erick Pulgar, who is serving the Chilean national team in the match against Colombia, in Barranquilla, will face greater logistical challenges . The match takes place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, and the player should only arrive in Brazil on Wednesday afternoon, which makes his presence at Fla-Flu uncertain.


SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR THE CLASSIC AND THE BRAZILIAN CUP

Aiming at Fla-Flu and the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Corinthians, the Mais Querido prepared an individual training schedule for each player called up. The intensity of the activities will be adjusted according to the playing time of each athlete in their national teams, with a focus on accelerating physical recovery and making them ready for the next matches.


Soccer

Former Flamengo player is reprimanded for comparing Arrascaeta and Neymar: “try hard…”

Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star

Zinho makes a comparison between Flamengo's Arrascaeta and Neymar when citing Santos' difficulties - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Zinho makes a comparison between Flamengo's Arrascaeta and Neymar when citing Santos' difficulties - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |

Icon Comentário0

Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.


Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"


Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.


ARRASCAETA SHINES IN THE 2025 SEASON

While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.


Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).


Soccer

Flamengo Women faces São Paulo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17)

Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition

Flamengo Women's team faces São Paulo at Morumbis in the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup in a single game for a spot in the next phase - photo: reproduction
Flamengo Women's team faces São Paulo at Morumbis in the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup in a single game for a spot in the next phase - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 19:31 |

Icon Comentário0

Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.


São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.


FLAMENGO MOMENT


Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.

BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S CUP AWARDS


Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.

MATCH DETAILS

📅 Date: 9/17/2025

⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)

📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)

📺 Broadcast: SporTV

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Coach: Thiago Viana.

Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.


Soccer

Flamengo's rival, Estudiantes, has had an uneven season away from home.

With a poor performance away from home, the Argentine team tries to stop Mengão's momentum in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals

Estudiantes tries to surprise Flamengo at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals, despite having an inconsistent away record - photo: reproduction
Estudiantes tries to surprise Flamengo at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals, despite having an inconsistent away record - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 18:59 |

Icon Comentário0

Estudiantes faces Flamengo this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The Argentine club arrives under pressure due to irregular results in the season and seeks to rediscover the good football of the beginning of the year to overcome one of the strongest teams in Brazil.


In 2025, the La Plata team played 36 matches, totaling 15 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses, with 42 goals scored and 40 conceded, a success rate of just over 49%. Away from home, the record is even more challenging: in 18 away matches, they have recorded just five wins, four draws, and nine losses.


On the other hand, Flamengo has maintained a solid performance at Maracanã , where they have lost only four times this season, only two of which have come against the main team. This makes the match even more difficult for the Argentine team, which will need to overcome one of the most intense atmospheres on the continent.


STUDENTS COUNT ON STRENGTH IN ARGENTINA

While performance away from La Plata is a concern, Estudiantes ' home record is positive. In 17 matches, they've won nine, drawn four, and lost four . This home strength could be an asset in the return leg, but first, the team needs to contain Flamengo 's momentum in Rio de Janeiro.


HISTORY IN THE LIBERTADORES

A traditional Libertadores champion, Estudiantes shares the title with River Plate as the most successful Argentine team in the competition and demonstrates experience in knockout stages. In the current edition, they lost only two matches in the group stage, against Universidad de Chile and Botafogo. In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño after a 1-0 away win and a 0-0 draw in the return leg in La Plata.


envelope SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER

envelopeSUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER


Sold out! Check out the latest partial ticket sales for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes.
Soccer

Sold out! Check out the latest partial ticket sales for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes.

16 Set 2025 | 18:35

Icon Comentário0
Saúl Ñíguez stands out at Flamengo and receives praise from the Spanish press
Soccer

Saúl Ñíguez stands out at Flamengo and receives praise from the Spanish press

16 Set 2025 | 18:12

Icon Comentário0
Sesc Flamengo begins preparations for the 2025/26 season
Soccer

Sesc Flamengo begins preparations for the 2025/26 season

16 Set 2025 | 17:34

Icon Comentário0