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Sesc Flamengo reinforces its squad with the signing of central Jussara for the 2024/25 season
Aleksandar Petrovic announces call-up for men's basketball pre-Olympics
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This Wednesday (15), the coach of the Brazilian men's basketball team, Aleksandar Petrovic, revealed the list of those called up for the Pre-Olympics. The Croatian selected 17 players, but only 12 will go on to the tournament that will define Brazil's participation in Paris 2024, meaning that five athletes will be cut before the competition.
Among those called up, wingers Didi stand out. Louzada, Gabriel Jaú and Gui Deodato, from Flamengo, and the club's former players, point guards Yago and Benitez, and center Felicio. The base of the group is the same as that which competed in the World Cup in September 2023, with some notable additions, such as Mãozinha, who shone for the Memphis Grizzlies, and new names Gui Deodato, Elinho Corazza and Alexey Borges. Raulzinho, recovered from injury, also returns to the squad.
Petrovic emphasized the mix of young talents and veterans in the team. “It’s a mix of young people and veterans, athletes I know and know their potential. An interesting group for the dispute. This will be my fourth tournament. But, it is very specific. We have to pay attention, especially in the first game, against Montenegro. So, we can seek a place in the semi-finals and escape Latvia at this stage”, commented the coach.
This Pre-Olympic is the last chance for Brazil to guarantee its presence in men's basketball in Paris, after the women's team and the 3×3 teams are unable to qualify. The tournament will take place from the 2nd to the 7th of July, but the preparation will include a series of friendlies against European teams organized by the CBB.
The Brazilian team will play two games in Croatia: against Poland, on the 24th of June , and against the hosts, on the 26th. They will then travel to Slovenia to face the local team on June 28th. These friendlies will be essential to adjust the team before the Pre-Olympics.
The Mais Querido presidential candidate will also present his Government Plan
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Luiz Eduardo Baptista will launch his candidacy for the presidency of Flamengonext Monday (9). Among the news that will be released, in addition to the Government Plan, are the names of some possible vice-presidents who will join your board in case of victory. One of the names is already known: Flávio Willeman, who could resume his position as legal vice-president of the club.
Flávio Willeman was even approached to be a presidential candidate by the opposition, he chose to support BAP . The leader's name was also mentioned to occupy the position of general VP on the ticket, in addition to being listed as presidential candidate for the Deliberative Council.
FLÁVIO WILLEMAN'S RESUMEFlávio Willeman is a lawyer , with a PhD in Law from the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) and a master’s degree from Universidade Cândido Mendes. He has served as Attorney for the State of Rio de Janeiro since 2000 and was appointed deputy attorney general of the State in 2021.
Flávio was legal vice-president of Flamengo during the two terms of Eduardo Bandeira de Mello (2013 - 2018). During his management, Mais Querido faced more than 500 labor actions, a number that was reduced to just 52 when he left office.
OTHER CANDIDATESIn addition to Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Maurício Gomes de Mattos, Wallim Vasconcelos, Pedro Paulo and José Carlos Peruano are also candidates for the presidency of Flamengo. Voting will take place on December 9th.
The former representative of Rubro-Negro also criticized the decision-making of the Rodolfo Landim administration
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At the end of July the Flamengo acquired the land from Gasologista to begin construction of its new stadium. However, the former president of Mais Querido, Márcio Braga, fears that Rubro-Negro's new home will harm the club. During the launch of Mengo's presidential candidate Maurício Gomes de Mattos, Márcio raised his tone and issued warnings about possible damage that the work at the Gasometer could cause.
"What they are planning for us at Flamengo is unacceptable. They are deceiving us. What is happening in Flamengo is dangerous. Secondly, they are not deceiving. : we cannot dream of a stadium without an economic and financial project for its construction", said Márcio Braga.
"The other day, at the Deliberative Council meeting, (Rodrigo) Tostes came close to me and he said that Flamengo will not be able to handle this. Look at the danger we are experiencing. All of this, have no doubt about what I am saying, a situation is being prepared that will make Flamengo unviable for the construction of the stadium and the transformation of the club into a club. SAF. That's what they want, but Maurício won't let that happen", added the former president.
LAUNCH OF THE PLATELast Thursday night (last Thursday night () 5), Maurício Gomes de Mattos launched the "Mengão Maior" ticket, at an event at AABB da Lagoa, in Rio de Janeiro, close to the Gávea headquarters. Furthermore, who was also present at the event was the former representative of Flamengo: Eduardo Bandeira de Mello.
OTHER CANDIDATESIn addition to Maurício , Rodrigo Dunshee, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Wallim Vasconcelos, Pedro Paulo and José Carlos Peruano are also candidates for the presidency of Flamengo. Voting will take place on December 9th.
American Shaq Johnson was the highlight with 18 points scored. Red and black team faces Granada next Sunday (8)
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In their second international friendly played in Spain, the Pride of the Nation showed the power of reaction and beat Básquet Coruña 90 to 89, this Friday afternoon (6), in Granada. The red-black highlight in the match was American Shaq Johnson with 18 points. Now, Mais Querido returns to the court on Sunday (8) to face Granada.
Highlights
Shaq Johnson – 18 points;
Kayo Gonçalves – 17 points;
Gui Deodato – 16 points;
Taya Gallazzi – 12 points.
Right at the beginning of the third quarter, Kayo Gonçalves converted two free throws. Shaq Johnson, from the perimeter, took a shot and the ball fell. Halfway through the period, FlaBasquete closed the gap to three points. Good recovery from the red and black team, which improved the defensive part. For the first time, Orgulho da Nação took the lead on the scoreboard with Kayo Gonçalves and ended the period ahead by 71 to 69.
4th QuarterAt the beginning of the last quarter, Básquet Coruña once again led the score by one point. In attack, Jordan Williams swung over the mark and converted from the perimeter. With that, Mengão regained the advantage on the scoreboard. The duel remained balanced until the end, and Pride of the Nation secured victory by one point: 90 to 89.
Next challengeThe FlaBasquete returns to the court on Sunday (8) for the third international friendly, when they face Granada, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time).
Starting quintetFranco Balbi, Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizzi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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