FLAMENGO HAS A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN JUNE, THE CAST ENGAGES IN A SERIES OF VICTORIES

On Saturday night (28), at an event held in Central Park, New York, FIFA announced the venues for the new Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place between June 15th and July 13th, 2025. , in the United States. The tournament will feature 32 teams from all over the world.

Champions in past editions of the Libertadores, Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras are guaranteed to participate in the tournament. Brazil will be able to reach four representatives if Atlético-MG or Botafogo win the South American competition in 2024.

The tournament will follow the pattern of recent World Cups: eight groups formed, with four clubs in each and with the two best advancing. After the end of the group stage games, the World Cup will be in a knockout format, with a single match in each phase.

In total, there will be 11 cities and 12 stadiums for the tournament. The decision will take place at the MetLife Stadium, in New York, on July 13th.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)

TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

Rose Bowl (Los Angeles)

Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)

GEODIS Park (Nashville)

MetLife Stadium (New Jesey)

Camping World Stadium (Orlando)

Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)

Lumen Field (Seattle)

Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)

The competition

The new Club World Cup could have up to 63 games with 32 teams that will be divided into eight groups formed with four teams each. The two best advance and, from the round of 16 onwards, the competition will be in the knockout format. The management of the international federation projects revenue of US$ 2.5 billion (R$ 14 billion).

The tournament will be held every four years , with the following distribution of places: 12 from Europe, six from South America, four from North and Central America, four from Africa, four from Asia, one from Oceania and another representing the host country.

On Saturday afternoon (28), Flamengo held its last training session before facing Athletico-PR in the Brasileirão. A clash that could decide the future of coach Tite at Mengão, was attended by all the players considered to be starters, despite the expectation of a mixed team for Sunday (29).

In content published on social media of Flamengo, names like Bruno Henrique and Alex Sandro, who were starters in the Libertadores elimination, last Thursday (26), appear alongside young fledglings, such as Matheus Gonçalves and Evertton, who have been widely used in the “reserve team ” by Tite.

With his destiny becoming more uncertain at Flamengo, Tite may having led his last training session as coach of Rubro-Negro. There are four games without a win, a bad result, or poorly presented football against Athletico-PR, could mean the end of the line for the coach, just under a year after his arrival.

In the semi-finals of Copa do Brasil, where they face Corinthians, and in the G4 of the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro's objective is clear, to become CdB champion, and remain in the classification zone for the next Libertadores in the points championship.

Forward Michael is back training at Flamengoafter a period away due to an injury to the hamstring of his right thigh. With his recovery complete, he is already participating in activities with the squad and becomes a possible option for the Rubro-Negro coach in the club's next match, this Sunday (29), against Athletico-PR, in a game valid for the Brazilian Championship. .

Michael's presence in training is already an important step forward, but his inclusion in the list of related players still depends on how he responds to the final training sessions before the match. In the coming days, the coaching staff must evaluate the athlete's physical performance and ability to perform in a high-intensity game. The caution is due to the time Michael spent away, which requires a gradual readjustment to training and the rhythm of the game to avoid new complications.

If it is really related, shirt 30 could bring an interesting offensive alternative to Flamengo. His playing style, marked by speed, dribbling and movement, offers the team a different dynamic in the attacking sector. However, it is necessary to observe how he will behave after his return, considering the need to regain confidence and rhythm after the injury.

The Flamengo coach already has in mind the squad he should use in the Sunday's match, but the possible addition of Michael to the list expands the options, especially at an important moment in the Brazilian Championship, where every point is essential to keep the team at the top of the table. Furthermore, the player's return can help make up for any absences in the attack and add value to the team's tactical system.