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08 Jul 2025 | 08:03 |
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After having a day off last Monday (07), the Flamengo squad will return this Tuesday (08) at Ninho do Urubu. Led by Filipe Luís, the group continues its preparation for the match against São Paulo , which will have an important reinforcement for the game , valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.
According to the club's official schedule, activity at the CT begins at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , with full focus on the weekend's commitment to its return to the Brazilian football calendar after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Flamengo 's next challenge is scheduled for Saturday (12), when Rubro-Negro hosts São Paulo , at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast live on Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed channel).
Flamengo comes into the match as leaders of the Brazilian Championship. With 24 points from 11 games, Filipe Luís' team is tied for the top of the table with Cruzeiro , but has an advantage in goal difference: 20 to 9. The team's performance in the competition is crucial to keep the club in the running for the national title.
In addition to the good moment in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is also alive in the knockout competitions. In the Libertadores, it faces Internacional in the round of 16 , with games scheduled for August 13 and 20. In the Copa do Brasil, the opponent will be Atlético-MG, on July 30 and August 6 — a match that repeats the final of the 2024 edition.
Teams face each other this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, in a game that could redefine the dispute for the title of the Brazilian Championship
01 Out 2025 | 18:40 |
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Flamengo enters the field to defend its sole lead in the Brasileirão, with 54 points, four more than second-place Cruzeiro. A victory could extend the Flamengo's lead, while a victory for the Minas Gerais team would reduce the gap to just one point.
Maracanã is expected to welcome over 70,000 fans , in a pre-match atmosphere. Besides its importance for the standings, the match also marks a symbolic reunion: Gabigol will return to the stadium for the first time since leaving Flamengo, now wearing the sky-blue jersey.
The duel promises intense emotions for the Flamengo fans . Gabigol, a longtime Flamengo idol, returns to Maracanã in a new phase of his career , playing for Cruzeiro . In the first round, the striker was decisive, scoring the winning goal for Raposa, 2-1, at Mineirão.
Fans are expecting a high-level game, with ingredients that go beyond sporting rivalry : on one side, Flamengo 's fight to maintain its lead; on the other, Cruzeiro's attempt to close the gap and dream bigger about the cup.
26th round – Brazilian Championship
📆 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
📺 Broadcast: Premiere
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Danilo (Leo Pereira) and Alex Sandro; Saul, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Cruzeiro (Coach: Leonardo Jardim): Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Wanderson and Kaio Jorge.
More than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold for this Thursday's duel (2) between Mais Querido and Raposa, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão
01 Out 2025 | 16:33 |
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Flamengo announced that tickets for the match against Cruzeiro , this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, are practically sold out. The game is valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and should have an audience of over 70 thousand people.
The North, West, East (upper and lower), and part of the South sectors are already full. Prices range from R$100 to R$600, depending on the sector, with half-price tickets available for all options.
The duel pits the leaders and runners-up of Série A against each other . Flamengo arrives with 54 points and a four-point advantage over Cruzeiro , which has 50. The match could reduce the gap between the two clubs or increase the red-black advantage in the race for the title.
Ticket sales began on September 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members, who received priority and special discounts. Later, on September 18th, sales opened to the general public. Cruzeiro's visiting fans will be seated in the stadium's South B section.
'Carleto' released a list of 26 players for the friendlies against South Korea and Japan; Mengão had no players called up, but four former players were called up
01 Out 2025 | 15:27 |
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced this Wednesday (1st) the call-up of the Brazilian National Team for the friendlies against South Korea and Japan, which will be played in October during the FIFA World Cup. The matches will take place in Seoul and Tokyo, beginning the team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup , scheduled for June next year.
Despite not including any current Flamengo players, the list of 26 names released by Ancelotti includes four athletes who have played for the Rio de Janeiro club: Vini Jr (Real Madrid), Wesley (Roma), Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro) and Hugo Souza (Corinthians) . All of them stand out in their teams and earned the opportunity to join the green and yellow group.
Among the main highlights of the list are the returns of Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr., both from Real Madrid, who are once again important players in the national team's attack. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, however, was sidelined due to an injury suffered in the English club's last game.
According to Ancelotti, the call-up prioritized players who play in European football , considering the logistics of traveling to Asia and the time difference. Still, two players who play in the Brazilian Championship were called up: Hugo Souza of Corinthians and Fabrício Bruno of Cruzeiro.
Goalkeepers: Bento (Al Nassr), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Hugo Souza ( Corinthians )
Defenders: Caio Henrique (Monaco), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Eder Militão (Real Madrid), Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Lucas Beraldo (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco), Wesley (Roma)
Midfielders: André (Wolverhampton), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Joelinton (Newcastle), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)
Forwards: Estevão (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
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