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Filipe Luís defends Flamengo player after poor performance: “very difficult…”
03 Out 2025 | 09:27
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17 Jun 2025 | 19:23 |
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Flamengo returned to training on Tuesday (17) with full focus on the match against Chelsea, valid for the second round of the Club World Cup group stage. However, coach Filipe Luís still does not have full strength : left-back Alex Sandro remains out . Newly arrived at the club, Alex Sandro was spared from the debut against Espérance, from Tunisia, and also did not participate in the first training session on the field in preparation for the duel against the English team.
According to information from the profile "Paparazzo Rubro-Negro", the player remained inside Stockton University, where the squad is concentrated in the United States, carrying out load control activities. Flamengo's health and performance department understands that the defender would need a period of recovery, especially after the recent marathon between games for the club and the Brazilian national team.
The absence follows individual planning to avoid injuries in an athlete who, at 33 years of age, has a history of muscle problems in recent years. While Alex Sandro remains out, the positive news was Nicolás de la Cruz. The Uruguayan trained normally with the group and increased his chances of being included in the squad to face Chelsea.
The midfielder's last match was on May 18, in a 0-0 draw with Botafogo in the Brasileirão. Since then, he has been treating a knee sprain. The coaching staff is treating De la Cruz 's situation with caution. Despite his physical improvement and being cleared to play with the ball, Flamengo prefers not to rush his return to action in order to preserve the athlete for the rest of the season.
Even so, the number 18 is likely to be included in the match against the English. In the tournament's debut, the red-and-black midfield had Jorginho as a new addition. The youngster took advantage of De la Cruz's absence to gain a place in the starting lineup and showed good movement against Espérance. The Rio de Janeiro team won 2-0, with goals from Pedro and Bruno Henrique.
The clash between Mengão and Raposa in the 26th round of the Brasileirão reached an impressive audience since the stadium's renovation
03 Out 2025 | 10:30 |
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The Red-Black Nation once again put on a show at Maracanã. In the 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro , in the 26th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo recorded the largest attendance at a club game since the stadium was renovated for the 2014 World Cup .
In total, 72,565 fans were present on Thursday night (2) . Of this number, 67,873 were paying, generating a gross income of R$5,835,870.00. Even without the victory on the field, the strength of the stands established a new historical milestone in the "Temple of Football".
The previous record also belonged to Flamengo , achieved in 2025, when 71,977 fans watched the 2-1 victory over Estudiantes in the Libertadores. Now, that number was surpassed against Cruzeiro, reinforcing the protagonism of the red-black fans.
In addition to this achievement, Flamengo continues to dominate attendance figures in Brazilian football year after year, achieving numbers that reflect the nation's passion for the club . Flamengo leads the average attendance in the Brasileirão and throughout the season.
Mengão will face Tricolor on Sunday (5) and the poor quality of the Arena Fonte Nova floor was addressed by the coach
03 Out 2025 | 10:07 |
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Flamengo faces Bahia this Sunday (5), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão, and one of the major concerns for the duel is the state of the Arena Fonte Nova pitch . The topic has already generated recent debates and was commented on again, now by coach Filipe Luís and midfielder Saúl.
Filipe Luís on the pitch for Bahia vs. Flamengo: "It hurts both teams"
After the draw against Cruzeiro , Filipe Luís emphasized that Flamengo is accustomed to different field conditions and that the team is prepared to overcome this challenge: " We are used to playing on different types of grass, different pitches, and even with different balls . The players are adapted and prepared to face Bahia even with the poor pitch and seek victory," said the coach.
In the last match held at Fonte Nova, between Palmeiras and Bahia, Abel Ferreira complained a lot about the conditions of the field , while Rogério Ceni responded, remembering that the problem also hinders the Bahian team, which values ball possession.
Filipe Luís followed the same line and recognized that the situation could harm both sides: “ I don’t know if there has been any improvement since the last game , but as Rogério himself said, it harms both teams,” concluded the coach.
Like the coach, Saúl also emphasized the importance of adaptation. The Spanish midfielder emphasized that Flamengo is ready to change its style of play if necessary in search of a positive result: "We have to adapt: to the pitch, the weather, and whatever comes our way. If we can't play our style, we'll play differently to win," he declared.
Flamengo and Bahia face each other this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, with broadcast by Premiere (on pay-per-view) . In the first round, at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0, with a goal from Arrascaeta.
The player, who scored the title-winning goal for Mais Querido, was recently released by Mengão and found a new home at Alviverde
03 Out 2025 | 09:52 |
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After a title-winning stint in Flamengo's youth academy , Felipe Teresa is Palmeiras' newest signing . The 19-year-old forward terminated his contract with Flamengo at the end of September and signed a two-year deal with the São Paulo club, which will retain 80% of his economic rights. This brings the youngster to an end after a week and a half without a team.
The decision to release Felipe Teresa came from Flamengo itself, which expressed dissatisfaction with the player's behavior . The club, however, did not elaborate on the reasons and simply expressed gratitude for the time the player wore the Sacred Mantle.
In her farewell, Teresa posted a message of gratitude: "Today I end a cycle at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , the team of my heart and which will always have a special place in my life . Despite the circumstances, I leave with gratitude for having had the opportunity to wear this shirt so heavy and full of history," she wrote.
A graduate of Ninho do Urubu, Felipe Teresa has amassed significant achievements. In 2024, he starred in scoring the winning goal in the U-20 Club World Cup against Olympiacos (GRE). He also received opportunities in the professional team under Filipe Luís , scoring against Grêmio in Porto Alegre in the Brasileirão that same year.
Without the striker, Flamengo U-20 returns to the field this Saturday (04), at 10 am (Brasília time), against Madureira , for the Carioca Championship of the category. The duel takes place at Conselheiro Galvão Stadium. The Garotos do Ninho are in third place in the table, while Tricolor Suburbano is 10th in the competition.
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