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Flamengo loses 18-year unbeaten run at Carioca

Rubro-Negro is beaten 2-1 at Batistão, in Aracaju

Flamengo loses 18-year unbeaten run on debut at Carioca (Photo: reproduction)
Flamengo loses 18-year unbeaten run on debut at Carioca (Photo: reproduction)

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The premiere of Flamengo in 2025 did not go as expected. Playing this Sunday afternoon (12) against Boavista, at Batistão, in Aracaju-SE, Rubro-Negro was defeated 2-1. The result ended an 18-year unbeaten run in season premieres, a mark that had been since 2007. During this period, the club accumulated 16 wins and two draws in the first games of the year.


LAST DEFEAT IN DEBUTS WAS IN 2006


A The last time Mais Querido started the year with a defeat was in 2006, when they lost 1-0 to Nova Iguaçu. That year, Flamengo performed below expectations in the Campeonato Carioca, missing out on the semi-finals of the Guanabara and Rio Cups and winning just two matches in the entire tournament.


APATIC ACTING MARKS THE DEBUT

O Flamengo entered the field with an alternative team, made up mostly of young people who are starting their professional careers. The performance was marked by a lack of creativity and organization. Rubro-Negro's only goal was the result of an individual play by Lorran, who hit the crossbar before Carlinhos headed the ball home. Even so, Boavista regained the lead on the scoreboard just ten minutes later.


According to Cleber dos Santos, CRF's interim coach, the The difference in team preparation time was decisive for the result. "Boavista had been training for longer and presented a lower marking proposal in the 4-5-1. We tried to be more aggressive in the last third, but we did little damage to the opponent's goal, especially in the second half", he stated in press conference after the game.

The match also exposed defensive weaknesses, especially on the flanks, which made it easier for the opponent to attack . These problems need to be corrected urgently, as Mengão returns to the field next Thursday (16), at 6:30 pm, against Madureira. Despite the lower-than-expected start, Flamengo has a busy calendar ahead of them and the opportunity to redeem themselves in the first rounds of the state championship. The alternative squad will remain on the field while the starters are being prepared for the main challenges of the season.


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Flamengo rejects Italian team's offer for Lorran

With little space in the professional team, the athlete remains in the base of Mais Querido after a new international investment; Pisa's loan proposal was denied

Lorran remains at Flamengo's youth academy after Pisa's proposal was rejected; young midfielder remains a target for European clubs - photo: reproduction
Lorran remains at Flamengo's youth academy after Pisa's proposal was rejected; young midfielder remains a target for European clubs - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo has once again been approached by European clubs interested in one of its most talked-about prospects: midfielder Lorran. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Pisa, recently promoted to the Italian football elite, made a loan offer for the player, but the terms of the negotiation did not please the red-black board, which chose to reject the proposal.


With the decision, the club kept Lorran in the under-20 squad , where he competes in the Brazilian Championship in the category. Despite being away from the main squad, the youngster continues to stand out with good performances and technical moves in training, which continues to arouse the interest of teams outside the country.


PISA RETURNS TO ITALIAN SERIES A AFTER 34 YEARS


Pisa is experiencing a historic moment after securing promotion to Italy's Serie A for the first time in 34 years. Led by Filippo Inzaghi, the team is looking for reinforcements and identified Lorran as an opportunity for young talent to join the squad. However, despite their rising European profile, the deal was not successful.

Other European clubs, such as Lille from France, are also showing interest in the midfielder. Information from the portal “RTI Esportes” reveals that the French club met with José Boto , an executive with a history in European football, to evaluate the viability of a proposal of €15 million (approximately R$96.7 million).


NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA CLUBS

This is not the first time that Lorran's future has been discussed. Earlier this year, the player was very close to a transfer to CSKA in Russia , but the deal was cancelled in the final moments. The Rio de Janeiro club's board also sought a possible loan transfer to Estoril in Portugal, without success.


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Portuguese club moves to sign Flamengo midfielder

Negotiations between the Portuguese club and Mais Querido evolve towards a definitive sale; the proposal pleased the board, and the contract is for a three-year term

Victor Hugo is close to being announced by Famalicão after a stint at Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Victor Hugo is close to being announced by Famalicão after a stint at Flamengo - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo has taken an important step towards finalizing the permanent transfer of midfielder Victor Hugo, 21 , to Famalicão, in Portugal. The Portuguese club has presented a purchase proposal that was considered satisfactory by the red-black board, which has already authorized the player's representatives to define the contract terms with the Europeans.


The expectation is that the contract with Famalicão will be valid for three seasons . The values involved in the negotiation were not revealed. The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande.


NO SPACE IN THE CAST


Victor Hugo recently returned to the club after a loan spell at Goztepe in Turkey. The contract with the Turkish club included a buyout clause set at 8 million euros (approximately R$51 million) , but the European team chose not to exercise the option. Without a place in the squad led by Filipe Luís, the player is not part of the plans for the rest of the season.

Initially, Famalicão discussed the possibility of a new loan , but the talks evolved into a permanent transfer, considered the most advantageous solution by Flamengo 's football department.


PASSING TURKEY

During his time at Goztepe, Victor Hugo made 35 appearances, starting 12 of them, and scored three goals. He was involved in the team's eighth-place finish in the national league and also in the team's run to the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup, ending his spell with a stoppage-time goal against Kasimpasa on May 30.


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Back to the routine! Check out Flamengo's calendar for the month of July

The Mais Querido was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season next Saturday (5)

Flamengo was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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Part of the Flamengo squad arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday morning (1) after being eliminated from the Club World Cup. The squad will therefore begin preparing for the rest of the season next Saturday (5).


SEE FLAMENGO'S CALENDAR
  • To be defined – Flamengo x Sao Paulo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 16/07 – Santos x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 20/07 – Flamengo x Fluminense (Brazilian Championship)
  • 23/07 – Bragantino x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 27/07 – Flamengo x Atlético-MG (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 1)
  • 31/07 – Atlético-MG x Flamengo (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 2)


So, in the coming weeks, Flamengo will face a marathon of games in the Brasileirão. The sequence begins between July 12th and 13th, against São Paulo, at Maracanã. Soon after, the Mais Querido will face Santos, with the location still to be defined. On the 20th, Mengo will play the classic against Fluminense.


On the 23rd, Flamengo travels to face Bragantino. It is worth noting that, at the moment, Mais Querido is the leader of the Brasileirão, with 24 points in 11 rounds.

At the end of July, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. The Mais Querido will host Atlético-MG on the 27th, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16. Finally, on the 31st, the Rubro-Negro will visit the Minas Gerais team for the return leg.


FOCUS ON SEASON SEQUENCE

Thus, with the return of the athletes, coach Filipe Luís will begin preparing the squad for the rest of the season . Now, Rubro-Negro focuses its attention on the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.


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