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Bruno Spindel explained that this is an inevitable problem if there is no direct intervention from the CBF; Fla must have 4 players less for 9 rounds

Bruno Spindel at a press conference / Disclosure

20 Fev 2024 | 07:46 |

The year 2024 is a year full of chances for Flamengo to erase the history of last season and rewrite an even better one. There are some things that can, and will, hinder the red and black team in this search for titles, and one of these will be the Copa América. The continental national team competition will take place between June and July, without interrupting the countries' normal calendar, that is, the Brasileirão will continue, even if the teams lose their reinforcements.

This issue ends up being very serious for Flamengo, which has some of the best players on the continent, both Brazilian and foreign. This 'blessing', which in this case will be a 'curse', comes through some specific figures. Bruno Spindel, football president of Mais Querido, commented on the matter, this Monday (19).

"It's an issue that from the club's point of view, we can remedy a little, but without solution. If Flamengo had an infinite budget, it would still be a difficult problem to solve. Because you have a certain size of squad for the coach to do his job. If Flamengo has 10 players called up for national teams who are away for nine dates followed by the Brasileirão during the season, how does the coach do? It's a sporting, management, training topic", he told journalists present at the press conference at Ninho do Urubu presenting Matías Viña.

"There are a series of issues that these nine games involve. Flamengo feels extremely penalized. Some suggestions for changes were made with other clubs so that the most competitive championship in the world can be valued. But if it continues being penalized by competitions that are played in parallel, it is very difficult to value the product. We have been talking, we hope that the CBF will be able to find a solution even based on a principle that the CBF has defended a lot, which is equality. demanding the same equality", he also said.

Some names that are certainly already out are: Matías Viña, Nicolás de la Cruz and Arrascaeta. The three Uruguayans were called up at every opportunity last year, as was Erick Pulgar. There is still the issue that the current coach of the Brazilian team is a former Flamengo player, Dorival Júnior, who knows many of the members of the current team.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

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