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Flamengo has a drop in productivity against Botafogo

The club has been experiencing moments of tension

19 Ago 2024 | 12:20 |

O Flamengo started the 2024 season in a promising way, winning the Campeonato Carioca with an undefeated campaign and a solid defense that conceded just one goal in the entire competition. The state title seemed to be an omen of success for the competitions to come. However, Rubro-Negro's performance suffered a considerable drop after this achievement, raising concerns among fans and the board.

In the last 10 games, Flamengo presented a performance well below expectations for a team which seeks titles on several fronts. The team accumulated five wins, one draw and four defeats in that period, numbers that contrast with the consistent and dominant performance at the beginning of the year. Furthermore, the attack, which scored 13 goals in these games, was not enough to compensate for the defensive fragility that was evident, with the team conceding 11 goals in the same period.

FLAMNGO HAS FALL AND AMAZED THE FANS

This fluctuation in performance has been a cause for concern, especially considering the proximity of decisive stages in important competitions. Flamengo, Known for his offensive strength and tactical organization, he seems to have lost the solidity that characterized him in the Carioca Championship. The four defeats in this period show that there is a vulnerability in the team that needs to be urgently corrected.

One of the explanations for this drop in performance may be related to the overload of games and the absence of important players, whether due to injuries or suspensions. However, this does not fully justify the irregular performance, as other teams face similar situations and maintain a higher competitive level. The coaching staff has been asked to find solutions that can stabilize the team and restore the consistency shown at the beginning of the season.

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FlaPress? André Rizek says the press is 'focused' on Flamengo

A journalist guarantees that the way the media treats Mengão is always in an exalted tone, which has left the fans 'spoiled'

André Rizek detonates the media's treatment of Flamengo and says the club is being treated with 'nobleness' - Photo: Reproduction/Charla Podcast

17 Set 2025 | 13:49 |

This Tuesday (16), journalist André Rizek participated in the Charla Podcast and once again gained prominence on social media when talking about Flamengo. Questioned by Bruno Cantarelli about the way the press treats the club , the SporTV presenter pointed out what he considers a “bad habit” of the red-black fan.

André Rizek: "Flamengo has a noble treatment"

According to Rizek, over the years, the media has created a culture in which the spotlight focuses on Flamengo , while rivals with similar achievements don't receive the same recognition. This behavior, he says, has accustomed fans to always expecting "noble treatment."

"When I came to live in Rio de Janeiro in 2010, my first shock was the media coverage. The first thing I noticed was that Flamengo gets a noble treatment. For example, if Flamengo wins the Guanabara Cup: 'Guanabara belongs to Mengão!' Then Botafogo wins the State Championship: 'Botafogo wins an empty State Championship.' Wait, something's different," said the journalist.

“FLACENTRISM” AND THE ROLE OF THE PRESS

Rizek also cited recent examples to illustrate his point. According to him, any praise given to players from other clubs invariably generates comparisons with Flamengo , as when he praised Jhon Arias when he was still a Fluminense player.

"I said that Jhon Arias was, in my opinion, the best and most complete player active in Brazil. 'But what about Arrasca?' I wasn't talking about Flamengo, I was talking about Arias. You can't praise anything outside of Flamengo. A media culture has been created in Brazil that says: 'To Flamengo, everything; to others, beatings, mockery, belittling, and disrespect.' Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, a very powerful brand . But the others also need to be treated with respect," he added.

PROTAGONISM IN THE MEDIA

Despite the criticism, it's worth noting that part of this impact also stems from the engagement of rival fans, a phenomenon dubbed "Flacentrism" by the nation. Since 2019, any prominent team in Brazilian football has been compared to Jorge Jesus' historic team , such as Botafogo in 2024 or Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. The same goes for players: every prominent number 10 in the country ends up being measured against Arrascaeta.

Because of its successful history and the strength of its fans, Flamengo tends to maintain a privileged position in the media . However, how this prominence is constructed is also influenced by the behavior of fans of other teams.

Flamengo has a drop in productivity against Botafogo