FLAMENGO WILL HAVE AN EXTRA QUOTE AS A VISITOR AGAINST FORTALEZA AND TICKETS CAN NOW BE PURCHASED

In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.

Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.

The response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.

The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”

This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.

Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.

The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.

The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.

In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.

Another victory! In the second game of the best of five for the quarters of the NBBfinal, FlaBasquete beat Fortaleza 86 to 66, on Tuesday night (7), at CFO, in Fortaleza. Gui Deodato and Scott Machado were the highlights of the match with 16 points each and essential for the red-black victory. The third game is scheduled for Thursday (9), still in Fortaleza - with Orgulho da Nação having a chance to guarantee qualification to the NBB semi-finals. Highlights

Gui Deodato - 16 points;

Scott Machado - 16 points;

Gabriel Jaú - 13 points.

The match started with Flamengo dominating the game and with spectacular aim . With 7 minutes left in the first quarter, the score was 0-13 for Pride of the Nation, which forced the home team to request a technical timeout. After the break, Fortaleza began to fight back against Flamengo's attacks and began to get closer on the scoreboard, but it wasn't enough, the first quarter ended 23 to 15 for Flamengo, with the highlight being Gui Deodato.

2nd Quarter

Gui Deodato debuted the scoring in the second half with a beautiful three-pointer that was followed by a beautiful play by Scott Machado. After these points, Flamengo remained at a distance of approximately 10 points. But the highlight of the second quarter was the Deus da Raça, Olivinha, who reached the historic mark of 7,000 points in the NBB. The second stage of the match ended with Flamengo ahead with 13 more points on a score of 49 to 36.

The return of The half started with 3 points from Fortaleza, but Orgulho da Nação reacted and managed to take the lead in the period's scoring with a good performance from Gabriel Jaú. Flamengo maintained the difference on the scoreboard and with approximately 3' left in the third quarter, Maique made a dunk to further increase the pressure on the opposing team. At the end of the period, Flamengo was 9 points ahead of Fortaleza with a score of 60 to 51.

The last quarter started with pressure on the opposing team, there were 10 points in less than 3 minutes. After that, the pressure continued and Devon Scott managed a beautiful dunk to stay ahead. It was a period with very good precision for Pride of the Nation, who won the second game of the quarter-finals by 86 to 66.

The Pride of the Nation returns to the court on Thursday (9) for the third game of the quarterfinals, against Fortaleza, at 7:30 pm, again at the Centro Olímpico-CE.

Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Didi, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott.

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