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Flamengo breaks two historic marks by reaching the final of the Copa do Brasil

Rubro-negro ended 0x0 with the São Paulo team

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Flamengo made history in the Copa do Brasil by eliminating Corinthians in Itaquera, this Sunday (20), after a 0-0 draw. Mengão reaches its 10th final and is the club with the most decisions in the history of the competition and only the second to compete for the title three times in a row. In search of the fifth championship, the team will face Atlético-MG in the decision.


Semi-final record holder (17), Flamengo has surpasses Grêmio in the number of finals and takes the isolated record with the 10th final. Furthermore, finalist in 2022 and 2023, tied with the team from Rio Grande do Sul as the only clubs to have played in the final three times in a row; the tricolor played in 93, 94 and 95.



Mengão's quest for a fifth title will be against Atlético-MG, with games scheduled for the 3rd and 10th of November. Draw at CBF headquarters will define field command in the decision. Remember Flamengo's finals in the Copa do Brasil:


1990 – champion over Goiás

1997 – 2nd place

2003 – 2nd place

2004 – 2nd place

2006 – champion over Vasco

2013 – champion over Athletico-PR

2017 – 2nd place

2022 – champion over Corinthians

2023- 2nd place,

2024- To be decided

A The current season could also bring Flamengo closer to another record in the Copa do Brasil, but it depends on the title and cannot be beaten this year. Winning the trophy will mean the fifth red and black title and tie with Grêmio as the second most won, behind only Cruzeiro, which has six.

Flamengo and Atlético-MG reach the final of the Copa do Brasil for the first time

Long-time national rivals, Flamengo and Atlético-MG have never faced each other in a Copa do Brasil final. There were three clashes in the national knockout stage, in 2006, 2014 and 2022, for quarter-finals, semi-finals and round of 16, respectively. The history is favorable to Rubro-Negro, which qualified in two of these three opportunities and ended up champion. First in 2006, with a 4-1 victory at Maracanã and an away draw. Then, the classification in what became known as the “Hell Game”, in 2022.

2006 (quarter finals)

Flamengo 4 x 1 Atlético-MG

Atlético-MG 0 x 0 Flamengo

2014 (semi-finals)

Flamengo 2 x 0 Atlético-MG

Atlético-MG 4 x 1 Flamengo

2022 (octave finals)

Atlético-MG 2 x 1 Flamengo

Flamengo 2 x 0 Atlético-MG

It is worth remembering that Flamengo won its first Brazilian Championship by beating Atlético-MG in the final. In 1980, Mengão led by Zico lost the first leg 1-0 and won 3-2 at Maracanã, becoming champion due to the advantage of the draw gained by the best campaign in the first phase.



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Jorge Jesus, ex-Flamengo, is announced by Cristiano Ronaldo's club

The former coach of Mais Querido arrives at the Saudi team with the mission of winning titles, given that all his rivals have already lifted trophies this season.

Jorge Jesus, ex-Flamengo, arrives at Al Nassr with the mission of winning titles, as all rivals have won trophies (Reproduction/Al-Hilal)
Jorge Jesus, ex-Flamengo, arrives at Al Nassr with the mission of winning titles, as all rivals have won trophies (Reproduction/Al-Hilal)

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After progressing in negotiations with Al Nassr , former Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus was announced as the Saudi team's new manager. Jesus will now coach Cristiano Ronaldo, under contract until the end of 2026.


"It's official. Mr. Jorge Jesus has been hired as head coach of Al Nassr 's senior football team, with a one-season contract. We wish him and his team success in their journey with Al Nassr, God willing, " the Saudi club said on social media.


PLAY JESUS FOR AL-HILAL


It's worth remembering that Jorge Jesus managed Al Nassr's biggest rival, Al-Hilal. With the Saudi Arabian blue team, the former Flamengo player had positive numbers. He played 99 matches, winning 80, drawing 10, and losing only nine. His success rate was 85%.

Thus, Jorge Jesus arrives at Al Nassr with the mission of becoming a champion in Saudi Arabia, as all of his rivals have won titles. Al-Hilal and Al Ittihad (SAU) finished first in the Saudi League. Finally, Al Ahli (SAU) won the Asian Champions League.


ABOUT THAT...

While Jorge Jesus continues his quest for titles in Saudi Arabia, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, is also seeking good results to remain leaders of the Brasileirão. The Most Beloved returns to the field on Wednesday (16), in a match against Santos, at Vila Belmiro.


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Flamengo signs three reinforcements for the club's youth academy this Monday

The athletes were recruited at the Wilson Goiano Sports Center (CEWG), the club's partner in the Midwest, and have already begun the adaptation process at Ninho do Urubu

Flamengo has a more robust and stronger squad in negotiations for the club's youth divisions (Photo/ Flamengo)
Flamengo has a more robust and stronger squad in negotiations for the club's youth divisions (Photo/ Flamengo)

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Flamengo continues to focus on its youth academy as a key component of its sports planning. In recent hours, the club has confirmed the arrival of three young talents to its U-16 squad: Carlos Henrique, Jhon Kennedy, and Julio Cézar.


The athletes were discovered through a partnership with the Wilson Goiano Sports Center (CEWG), a project that has been one of Flamengo 's main recruiting hubs in the Central-West region. The observation was made by Jonhes, the scout responsible for scouting athletes in the area. Recruitment through CEWG is part of a policy that Flamengo has strategically implemented, diversifying its recruiting sources and expanding its presence in regions less explored by major training centers.


A TRIO THAT WILL BEAR FRUIT


The trio's arrival is another move by the club in its effort to keep the youth academy stocked with athletes with a competitive profile and potential for development. Since Filipe Luís's arrival as youth academy coach, the technical and tactical demands have increased , raising the level of internal pressure and favoring those who excel early.

NAMES OF ARRIVING ATHLETES


Carlos Henrique is an ambidextrous winger with physical strength, speedy dribbling, and technical skill. In addition to playing as a winger, he can also be used as a third midfielder, a role valued by youth coaching staffs for his versatility. With long strides and good aerial ability, the youngster draws attention for his physical maturity and ability to read space in attacking transitions.

Jhon Kennedy, meanwhile, arrives with the nickname "Cuiabano" (Cuiabano) due to his physical resemblance to the Botafogo full-back. A native of the state of Goiás, the new U-16 signing is known for his physical strength and precision crossing. The young left-back possesses characteristics that align with what modern football demands: intense marking, good timing on the ball, and consistent arrival in the attacking half.


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Professor liked it! Carlo Ancelotti praises Flamengo in the Club World Cup

The Brazilian National Team coach praised the performance of the red-black team and other Brazilian teams at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The coach attended the Chelsea vs. PSG final last Sunday and commented on the Brazilians in the competition. Photo: Flamengo
The coach attended the Chelsea vs. PSG final last Sunday and commented on the Brazilians in the competition. Photo: Flamengo

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Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian national team coach, was in the United States during the Club World Cup and praised the performance of the Brazilian teams in the tournament. According to the renowned Italian coach, the results achieved by Fluminense, Botafogo, Flamengo, and Palmeiras demonstrate that Brazilian football remains competitive on the international stage.



Ancelotti on the Brazilians in the World Cup: “Fluminense had a great campaign, reaching the semifinals, and Botafogo beat PSG, but Palmeiras and Flamengo also proved they can compete with the best European teams.”


The national team manager's praise highlights the growing presence and competitiveness of Brazilian clubs in intercontinental competitions. Fluminense's campaign, which finished in the top four of the championship, and Botafogo's unexpected victory against Paris Saint-Germain drew attention. On the other hand, Palmeiras and Flamengo , although they didn't reach the final stages, showed resilience in direct confrontations against major teams from the Old Continent.


Ancelotti's analysis comes at a strategic time, as the coach is preparing the national team for upcoming international challenges and focusing on developing the players currently playing in Brazil. The team's presence at the tournament also highlighted the national team's ongoing monitoring of the players playing in Brazil.

FLAMENGO'S PERFORMANCE

Flamengo's participation was marked by a very positive group stage combined with a victory over Chelsea, which secured international respect. However, the elimination to Bayern Munich highlighted some of the team's defensive vulnerabilities in high-level matches.

Although the departure was early, the performance was respectable, and the club left the Club World Cup with prestige and international visibility , representing Brazilian football in an exemplary way in an increasingly competitive global scenario.

FLA'S GENERAL CAMPAIGN IN THE WORLD CUP
  • Games: 4
  • Wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Defeats: 1
  • Goals scored: 8
  • Goals conceded: 6
  • Balance: +2
  • Elimination: Round of 16


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