
Soccer
15 Jun 2024 | 15:42 |
This Sunday (16), at 4pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Athletico-PR at the Ligga Arena, in Curitiba, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The game is crucial for the Rio team, which is fighting to maintain its lead in the competition, despite facing several important absences.
In the last 21 meetings between Flamengo and Athletico-PR, the Rio team has won 11 times, drawn on five occasions and lost five matches. However, the last match between the teams, in September 2023, ended with a convincing 3-0 victory for Athletico-PR.
OBJECTIVE : MAINTAIN LEADERSHIP
Flamengo, in addition to defending its recent positive record, seeks to remain at the top of the Brasileirão table. Under Tite's command, the team has won three consecutive games and has a performance of 70.8% in the championship, with five wins, two draws and one defeat, totaling 15 goals scored and seven conceded.
SKILLS AND DOUBTS
Flamengo will face Athletico-PR with several absences. Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña are serving the Uruguayan National Team, while Pulgar is with the Chilean National Team.
In addition, Allan and Igor Jesus are injured, and Everton Cebolinha, with a physical discomfort, is also out of the match. Ayrton Lucas, recovering from an injury to the hamstring of his left thigh, did not travel with the team and is being prepared to return against Bahia next Thursday.
Pedro, the season's top scorer, did not participated in the dead ball training, but is related and travels to Curitiba. If he cannot start the match, Gabigol will be the starter. Carlinhos, still recovering from a muscle problem, is also out of the game.
Club issues official statement after fans report scams when purchasing tickets for decisive matches in the Libertadores and Brasileirão
16 Set 2025 | 11:42 |
Flamengo published an official statement on Monday night (15) to alert the Red-Black Nation about a scam circulating on social media. Fans reported having been victims when trying to purchase tickets for the games against Estudiantes, for the Copa Libertadores , and against Vasco, for the Brazilian Championship.
According to the club, there is a fake website imitating Flamengo's official visual identity with the aim of misleading fans. The statement reinforces that the only official ticket sales channel is ingressos.flamengo.com.br.
"We would like to emphasize that all official ticket sales are made exclusively through the above platform. We ask the Red-Black Nation to be extra vigilant and avoid accessing or making any purchases on unofficial websites . If you have any questions, always consult the club's official channels," Flamengo said.
For this Thursday's match (18), against Estudiantes, for the Copa Libertadores , there are only tickets left for the Maracanã Mais sector. The same is repeated for the duel against Vasco on the 21st, with only a few tickets remaining in the Maracanã Mais sector.
The club advises fans to report any ticket listings outside of official channels and not to make purchases through suspicious platforms . As the home team for both matches, Flamengo emphasizes that sales are only possible through the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br.
After leaving Mais Querido in 2024 and remaining free on the market, the Brazilian coach is the target of several clubs and national teams across the world of football.
16 Set 2025 | 11:28 |
After leading the Brazilian national team in two World Cups, Tite arrived at Flamengo in 2023 with high expectations. However, despite a record of 70 matches, 41 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses , the team's performance and the coaching choices were criticized by fans and management. His last game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, with a goal by Gerson.
With Tite's departure, Filipe Luís took over as Flamengo's coach and has been one of the highlights of the 2025 season . The former full-back has received praise for his work at the club, while Tite remains a free agent, attracting interest from South American clubs and national teams.
According to GE reporter Bruno Cassucci, the Venezuelan Football Federation has opened talks with Tite to take over the team's leadership during the World Cup qualifiers . The goal is to leverage the Brazilian coach's experience to lead the country through the cycle until 2030.
According to Cassucci, Tite must undergo knee surgery before making a final decision about his career. Even so, the Venezuelan Federation doesn't see the surgery as an obstacle, as the South American qualifiers are on hold after the last FIFA World Cup.
Flamengo faces 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.
Rubro-Negro carries out activity this Tuesday (16) in Rio de Janeiro under the command of Filipe Luís; goalkeeper speaks to the press at 12 pm, with an eye on the Libertadores game
16 Set 2025 | 11:15 |
Flamengo began this Tuesday (16) the preparation for the match against Estudiantes , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The activity takes place in the morning, at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , under the command of assistant Filipe Luís, responsible for leading the training of the red-black squad.
After training, goalkeeper Rossi will participate in a press conference scheduled for 12 p.m. (Brasília time). He is expected to comment on the team's preparation and projections for the decisive match at Maracanã. The broadcast will be on Flamengo TV.
The Argentine has been a key player in Flamengo's campaign in the 2025 Copa Libertadores . In eight matches played in the current edition of the tournament, Rossi has accumulated 720 minutes on the field, conceding only three goals . Flamengo has won five games, drawn two, and lost only one with him in goal.
Flamengo faces 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.