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"We want to be a Flamengo," Corinthians director surprises with statement
01 Ago 2025 | 18:31
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28 Mai 2025 | 17:45 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Wednesday (28), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with a clear mission: to beat Deportivo Táchira and seal its qualification for the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The team led by Filipe Luís does not want to depend on anyone and seeks to finish the group stage in the lead, if Central Córdoba stumbles at the altitude of Quito against LDU.
The scenario is favorable. With an 81.1% chance of advancing to the round of 16 , according to projections from the Mathematics Department at UFMG, the Rubro-Negro team needs to do what is expected of it against the bottom of the group — Táchira arrives in Rio without scoring any points in the competition and already eliminated. In addition to qualifying, Fla is also aiming for first place in Group C. To do so, it needs to do its part and hope for a similar result. A simple victory could be enough, depending on the goal difference, to overtake Central Córdoba, which is leading by a narrow margin.
Even without the same consistency as previous seasons, the Rio de Janeiro team arrives at the final round buoyed by the strength of the squad and the support of the fans . The Maracanã factor weighs heavily — and the expectation is a full house to push the group into yet another decisive moment. The confidence in the red-and-black performance is not without reason. According to UFMG's Crystal Ball, the Brazilian team has a 60.1% chance of beating the Venezuelans. A draw appears at 21.4%, and an unlikely victory for Táchira appears at only 18.5%.
In the last round, Fla drew away from home against LDU and remained in the fight for qualification. Now, playing in front of its fans, the expectation is to impose itself from the first minutes. For the duel, Filipe Luís will have full strength, barring any last-minute absences. The idea of the coaching staff is to maintain the structure of the starting team, respect the opponent, but also impose intensity from the beginning to resolve the match as quickly as possible.
If the spot is confirmed, it will be another important step for a squad that has recently undergone a restructuring and is trying to show progress under the new coach. The Libertadores is considered a priority in the season's calendar. Behind the scenes, the club has been monitoring potential opponents for the knockout stages and understands that securing the lead could make a difference in the draw. However, the focus is on Wednesday's game.
After a good performance in his debut with just one training session, the newly signed striker could start playing for Mais Querido in the match against Vozão
01 Ago 2025 | 19:40 |
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Samuel Lino's debut for Flamengo caught the attention of the coaching staff and fans. Even with only one day of training before the match against Atlético-MG, the striker demonstrated personality, initiative in his plays, and a good understanding of the game. Despite the 1-0 defeat at Maracanã, Lino was the most dangerous player in the Mais Querido's attack, even having a goal disallowed late on.
The good impression left in the debut reinforced the possibility of Samuel Lino starting among the starting 11 in the match against Ceará, this Sunday (3) , at 6:30 pm, at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. Coach Filipe Luís still leads a final training session this Saturday, but the tendency is to select the best he has available.
Flamengo is expected to have key players back, including Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, and Jorginho, who were rested for the final knockout match. On the other hand, the squad will be without Pedro and Wallace Yan , who are serving suspensions. Lino's entry appears to be a natural alternative to add depth and speed to the attack.
The coaching staff sees Samuel Lino as a player capable of offering greater unpredictability in attacking plays . His one-on-one prowess could be crucial in breaking down tight defenses, a recurring challenge faced by the Mais Querido in recent rounds of the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is that, with greater chemistry, the striker will gain even more prominence.
If Filipe Luís opts to field a full-strength lineup, the red-and-black lineup could include: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan, and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique . Flamengo is looking to bounce back in the Brasileirão and sees Lino's performance as a potential key to getting back to winning ways.
The Colombian midfielder has already undergone medical examinations, signed a contract with the club and even visited Maracanã, but negotiations depend on documentation.
01 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |
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Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrasca is close to being officially announced by Flamengo, but the deal still depends on bureaucratic procedures. Dynamo Moscow, the Russian club that holds the player's rights , has not yet submitted the final documentation to complete the transfer.
Despite this, Carrascal has already undergone medical examinations in Rio de Janeiro , was approved and signed a contract with Mais Querido. The red-black board, however, is still waiting for the paperwork from Russia to officially confirm the new reinforcement. As of the afternoon of last Friday (1), the document had not yet arrived.
Even without an official announcement, Jorge Carrascal was present at the Maracanã stadium during Flamengo 's victory over Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil. The athlete's presence highlights that the final stages of the negotiations are well advanced, with only the Russian formalization remaining to complete the process.
To facilitate Carrascal 's arrival, Flamengo agreed to pay 12 million euros (approximately R$77.5 million) . Negotiations with Dynamo Moscow lasted more than a month and only progressed after Mengão adjusted the payment terms, as required by the European club.
After a 1-0 loss at Maracanã, Mais Querido will have to overcome Galo away from home to continue in the Copa do Brasil; the full-back predicts a decisive duel
01 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo started the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil at a disadvantage, after losing 1-0 to Atlético-MG on Thursday night (31), at Maracanã. Despite having more possession, the team led by Filipe Luís was unable to break down the opposing defense and saw their rivals take the lead in the knockout match. The result puts pressure on Mais Querido, who will need to reverse the situation away from home to advance in the competition.
After the derby , full-back Guillermo Varela analyzed the team's performance and already predicted the decisive match against Atlético-MG. For the player, a narrow advantage doesn't determine qualification, but he believes a high-intensity atmosphere will emerge in the second leg.
Varela predicts Flamengo vs Atlético-MG: "It will have to be at war"
"We know Atlético-MG is a great team, with great players. They're doing their part, trying to distract us. It's part of the game too. There (in Minas Gerais), it's going to be a battle. We only have one goal advantage. We haven't discussed anything yet; we'll analyze what we did well and poorly. We have Sunday first, which is very important for us. Then, this decision. It's still open," said Varela .
Despite dominating possession, Mengão struggled with their opponent's efficiency . The only goal came in the 20th minute of the second half, after a mistake by Léo Pereira , which resulted in Cuello's goal. The home defeat forces the Rio de Janeiro team to seek a victory by two or more goals in the second leg to avoid elimination in the round of 16.
The reunion between the teams already has a set date. Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face each other again next Wednesday (06) , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV. Filipe Luís ' team needs to win by two goals to qualify directly, or by one goal to take the decision to penalties.
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