FLAMENGO COULD BECOME VICE-LEADER OF BRASILEIRÃO IF THEY BEAT GREMIO

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the full arbitration schedule for the clash between Flamengo and Grêmio, which takes place this Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre.

The main referee will be Matheus Delgado Candançan, with Neuza Inês Back and Evandro de Melo Lima as assistants. Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira will be responsible for VAR.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan

Assistant 1: Neuza Ines Back

Assistant 2: Evandro de Melo Lima

Fourth Referee: Vinicius Gonçalves Dias Araújo

Assessor: Antonio Pereira da Silva

VAR: Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira

AVAR: Fabricio Porfirio de Moura

AVAR2: Adriana Milczvski

VAR Observer: Roberto Perassi

Quality Manager: Arnaldo Jasson Araujo Santos

p>TABLE SITUATION

Flamengo and Grêmio arrive at the duel in different situations in the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro occupies fourth place in the G4, while Grêmio de Renato Gaúcho is in 14th. Both have games pending due to postponements caused by natural disasters in Rio Grande do Sul. Grêmio still has two games in hand, and Flamengo, one.

THE GAME

Flamengo and Grêmio face each other in the 27th round of the Brasileirão, with Rubro-Negro looking for a victory after winning just once in the last six matches. The ball rolls at 6:30 pm, at Arena do Grêmio.

Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, signed a sponsorship contract with Mizuno, becoming the new ambassador for the Japanese brand. After more than a decade with Nike, the Flamengo striker signed a six-year agreement with Mizuno. According to journalist Carolina Alberti, from UOL, Gabigol is the first Brazilian athlete to form a partnership with the company.

Mizuno's general manager, Rogério Barenco, explained the reasons behind choosing Gabigol to represent the brand, highlighting the visibility and striking personality of the number 99, both on and off the field. The player himself announced the new sponsorship on his Instagram profile.

“We found in Gabriel this issue of determination, of the search for excellence. We understand that he is an athlete who brings these values. Our slogan within Mizuno is reach beyond, and Gabriel certainly brings us this value”, said the manager.

“In addition to having this great strength within from the field, he also has a lot of strength off the field. […] Gabriel is a very authentic guy, he has his own style, and his influence transcends football. People are seeing him on his social media, how he dresses, how he behaves. We will also be working on him using Mizuno on a daily basis”, continued Rogério.

Gabigol gave tips about the new agreement with Mizuno

Before the official announcement, Gabigol had already raised speculation by posting enigmatic content on social media, with some publications making reference to Japan. These posts fueled rumors of a possible agreement with an Asian brand.

Barenco also commented on the great repercussion of the publications by the red-and-black idol, highlighting the positive impact on the Japanese brand.

“That’s exactly the noise we want to have. And I think this is one of the things that most led us to close this contract with him. The people, the fans, the football community, journalists, everyone watching what Gabriel is doing. He draws the spotlight to him. And we are happy with the repercussion”, said the brand representative.

Matheus Gonçalves, Flamengo's young promise, clearly demonstrated his preference to continue at the Rio club, despite proposals received from other teams both in Brazil and abroad. In a statement to UOL, the athlete highlighted his emotional bond with Rubro-Negro, a club he has defended since he was 12 years old. For him, the Flamengo is the ideal place to continue developing his career and where he believes he can have more opportunities for growth.

This choice reflects the strong bond that Gonçalves has with the team and his vision that he can gain more space in the main team. In a market where young talents often seek international transfers in search of greater visibility and financial return, the midfielder chooses to remain at the club he considers his favorite team. This emotional connection, combined with confidence in his potential, reinforces the player's desire to consolidate his position in the red and black squad.

FLAMENGO HAS A DECISION POINT

< The interest of national and foreign clubs in the player is not a surprise. With outstanding passages in the youth categories, Matheus Gonçalves attracted the attention of the public and experts due to his talent and performance on the field. However, the decision to remain at Flamengocan be seen as a strategic step, both for his career and for the club itself, which seeks to maintain its young values ​​in the squad.

The attitude of Matheus Gonçalves demonstrates maturity and commitment. In an era where pressure for quick results and million-dollar negotiations can influence decisions, the midfielder chooses to continue his development at the club where he feels most comfortable. This can be beneficial not only for your technical and tactical evolution, but also to strengthen your bond with the fans and the club, which values ​​its players' identification with Flamengo.