FLAMENGO

Flamengo continues to invest in the qualification of its squad. This Monday (09), the club announced the renewal of the contract with defender João Victor Souza, who was a key player in the team's victories in the Libertadores and the U20 World Cup. Rubro-Negro released the news through social media, along with an image of the player alongside club directors.

“Athlete João Victor Souza signed a contract renewal with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. We wish you many achievements with the Sacred Mantle”, wrote the club in a publication. João Victor was one of the highlights of the team that conquered America and the World in 2024, playing in both decisions and being fundamental in Flamengo's defensive system.

João Victor in the Brazilian Under-20 Team

Good performances for Flamengo guaranteed João Victor a place in the Brazilian Under-20 Team during the current FIFA Date. In addition to participating in training, the defender was used by coach Ramon Menezes in the two friendlies against Mexico.

Flamengo also renewed another base player

In addition to João Victor, Flamengo also renewed the contract with goalkeeper Dyogo Alves, another revelation from Ninho do Urubu. The archer's contract was extended until December 2026. Even playing for the under-20s, Dyogo is already available to Tite in the main team.

Flamengo's next game

After his return of the Brazilian National Team, João Victor will reinforce Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Carioca U-20, in a match against Nova Iguaçu.

This Saturday morning (7), Flamengo faced Nova Iguaçu and won 2-0, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the Carioca U20. The team led by Filipe Luís opened a good lead for the second leg. The goals of the match were scored by Guilherme and Wallace Yan.

In the qualifying phase, Mais Querido, despite sharing the spotlight with the Brasileirão under-20 and preparing for the World Cup, had a good campaign. Rubro-Negro advanced in second place, with 26 points from 11 games. Winning eight matches, drawing two and losing only once.

Mixing the team between the main team and the reserves during the competition, the team also had alternation between coaches. This is because Rafael Bahia led Rubro-Negro in the Carioca under-20 and Filipe Luís led the team in the Brasileirão and World Cup in the category.

Now, Mais Querido returns to the field next Saturday (14), in the return match of the quarter-finals of the Carioca under-20. By having a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard, Rubro-Negro can lose by up to a goal difference and will advance to the semi-finals. The game will be at 9:30 am, in Gávea.

The Brazilian calendar is on pause due to the FIFA Date. However, John Textor couldn't contain himself and spoke about Flamengo again this Sunday (8) on his social networks. The main shareholder of SAF Botafogo mocked Rubro-Negro's interest in implementing financial fair play.

On his social networks, Textor used an old photo of a mannequin wearing a Flamengo shirt and a Botafogo cap in a Mais Querido store: “Old photo, new meaning: Flamengo shirt R$349, Flamengo pants R$229. Blue cap with 'Gringo' gift logo (R$0)… Botafogo's financial fair play” , he wrote.

It is worth remembering that John Textor had already mentioned Flamengo on Wednesday (4) . On the occasion, the North American spoke about Mais Querido during a press conference.

"When people say that Eagle (Textor's company) spends a lot more money than Flamengo and Palmeiras, of course we did We had to build a squad from nothing. We had to return to Serie A and be competitive, we had four weeks to build a squad with 27 players and escape relegation. , and the contract required us to do exactly what is being done", said Textor at the time.

President Rodolfo Landim expressed discomfort with Botafogo's high investment in 2023. At the time, Mais Querido's representative highlighted that the rival team invested around 75 million euros (R$450 million). Thus, the value exceeds the revenue of General Severiano's team for the year, which was R$ 322 million.

Last week, the Club Commission met at the CBF headquarters to discuss a possible implementation of the financial fair play in Brazilian football. However, conversations are still at an early stage.