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Rossi predicts Flamengo vs Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals
16 Set 2025 | 13:39
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27 Ago 2024 | 19:36 |
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What Flamengo is planning to focus on renewing the contracts of three of its main players after the transfer window closes. Pedro, Gerson and Erick Pulgar are fundamental pieces of the red and black squad, and the club wants to guarantee their stay for longer, offering new contractual terms that reflect their importance within the team.
In the case of Pedro , the striker received a proposal from Nottingham Forest during the window, but Flamengo chose not to accept the offer. The decision reflects the club's position of not wanting to trade the player at this time, as he is seen as a strategic asset for the season. Pedro, who has been top scorer in several competitions, is a central piece in Flamengo's attack, and his departure would create a gap that would be difficult to fill. To ensure their permanence and motivation, Flamengo plans to discuss a salary increase that is in line with their contributions and future expectations.
A NEW DIRECTION FOR EVALUATION
< Gerson, another key player in the squad, is also in the spotlight for a renewal. The midfielder returned to Flamengo in 2023, after a spell in European football, and quickly resumed his prominent role in the team. Renewing his contract is seen as a priority by the club, which wants to keep its central structure intact. Gerson is known for his versatility and ability to control in midfield, and the board understands that keeping him in the squad is essential for long-term plans. Like Pedro, Gerson should receive a salary increase proposal that reflects his value to the team and his growth prospects within the club.
Erick Pulgar, in turn, has a slightly different situation. The Chilean midfielder, who arrived at Flamengo in 2022, has a contract in force until December 2025. At the beginning of 2024, the club began discussing a possible renewal with Pulgar, but the conversations ended up cooling down as the months went by. Now, with the transfer window closing, Flamengo intends to resume these negotiations with more intensity. Pulgar is seen as an important piece in the team's defensive scheme, offering stability and protection to the defense. The club's idea is to guarantee its continuity, preventing possible harassment from other clubs in the future.
Players are expected to return to Mengão's starting lineup at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain unavailable for the decisive duel.
16 Set 2025 | 15:04 |
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Flamengo should have reinforcements for the clash this Thursday (17), at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes , at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela are the main names that should return to the team after absences last Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the Brazilian Championship.
Bruno Henrique returns to the team after feeling pain and undergoing a load control, while Varela, who returned from the FIFA Date with pubalgia, trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be included in the match.
Despite the returns, Flamengo will still have significant absences. Midfielder Jorginho suffered a muscle edema in his left thigh and will miss the match against Estudiantes . Alex Sandro continues to treat a left calf injury.
In addition, midfielder Pulgar is in the final stages of recovery from surgery on his right foot and will have at least two weeks of physiotherapy training before rejoining the squad.
Flamengo 's likely lineup for the match is: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Mengão director demanded that the CBF establish a system to prevent clubs from spending more than they earn and made a comparison with a club
16 Set 2025 | 14:08 |
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Discussions about implementing financial fair play in Brazilian football continue to rage behind the scenes. This time, Flamengo's football director, José Boto, once again urged the CBF to implement the system in the country .
Flamengo's José Boto quips: "Financial fair play is something we should all do at home"
" People talk a lot about financial fair play, but they often don't know what it is . Financial fair play is something we should all practice at home: not spending more than we have. The problem is that some clubs engage in unfair competition, spending money they don't have, and leaving debts outstanding, including with players signed almost two years ago," he said in an interview with UOL.
Boto also highlighted that FIFA adopts strict penalties in cases involving European clubs, and argued that the same approach should be applied in Brazil: "When it involves European clubs, like Leixões or Estrela Amadora, FIFA takes action and they can't register anyone until they pay . This needs to be done here as well, otherwise it's unfair competition," he added.
In addition to the fair play debate, Flamengo is also actively involved in the CBF's National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) . The club is suing Internacional for non-payment of Thiago Maia's purchase, which was made in 2024. The agreement was for €4 million (approximately R$25 million), divided into ten installments. However, almost two years later, with the midfielder already established in Porto Alegre, Flamengo has still not received the amounts owed.
Financial fair play is a set of rules aimed at balancing clubs' finances, preventing them from spending more than they earn and avoiding excessive debt. Flamengo , which has been investing responsibly for years, is one of the supporters of this measure . On the other hand, clubs like Corinthians, Atlético-MG, and Botafogo could face difficulties in adapting to the system.
A study by UFMG indicates that Mengão leads the race for the Brazilian title with a 46.3% chance; Cruzeiro and Palmeiras complete the trio with the greatest chance
16 Set 2025 | 14:02 |
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With the end of the 23rd round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship , a survey by the Mathematics Department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) indicates that Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have 96.5% of the chances of winning the national trophy.
Flamengo leads the competition with 50 points in 22 matches played and has a 46.3% chance of winning the title . The red-black team beat Juventude away from home last Sunday (14), extending its lead in the table.
In second place, Cruzeiro has 47 points in 23 games and has an 18.9% chance of being champion . Raposa ended the round by defeating Bahia, away from home, by 2 to 1. Palmeiras , in turn, beat Internacional by 4 to 1 on Saturday (13) and reached 46 points in 21 games, with a 31.3% chance of winning the title.
In addition to the trio, Mirassol registers a 2.3% probability , while Bahia (0.75%), Botafogo (0.43%) and São Paulo (0.14%) appear with minimal chances. Fluminense (0.007%), Red Bull Bragantino (0.004%), Atlético-MG (0.001%), Corinthians (0.001%) and Eará (0.001%) complete the list with residual percentages.
Flamengo will 'disconnect' from the Brasileirão to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition . The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.
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