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Flamengo x Vitória: Check out the refereeing for this Sunday's match

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) defined the refereeing team for the clash between Vitória and Flamengo, scheduled for next Sunday (08), at 4 pm.

Flamengo faces the Vitória team at Barradão this Sunday, for the Brazilian Championship (Photo / Flamengo)
Flamengo faces the Vitória team at Barradão this Sunday, for the Brazilian Championship (Photo / Flamengo)

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Flamengo will face Internacional, in which the main referee will be Rafael Klein, assisted by Rafael da Silva Alves and Michael Stanislau as assistants, both from the Rio Grande do Sul Federation. Daniel Nobre Bins will be in charge of the VAR. Bins' appointment as VAR officer has drawn attention, considering previous incidents involving Vitória. In a previous match between Vitória and Cruzeiro, Bins validated a controversial goal by the Minas Gerais team, in which Matheus Henrique had touched the ball with his hand , causing dissatisfaction among the Bahian fans.


HISTORY OF CONTROVERSIES INVOLVES FLAMENGO
Flamengo also has a history of controversial refereeing. In July 2024, during a match against Vitória, a goal by Fabrício Bruno was disallowed after VAR intervention, which identified two touches by Arrascaeta during a corner kick. The decision generated debates about the accuracy of the video referee's analyses.
CBF ASSESSMENTS AFTER REFEREEING ERRORS
The CBF has taken measures to address refereeing errors. In October 2024, following controversies in games between Flamengo and Fluminense, the entity removed seven referees, including those responsible for the VAR in those matches, with the aim of improving technical performance. ​ Meanwhile, Vitória and Flamengo are stepping up their preparations for the match. Vitória is seeking rehabilitation in the championship , while Flamengo, known as Mengão, aims to consolidate its position in the table.

Fans are expecting a close game, aware of the importance of the result for both teams' ambitions in the competition. The refereeing performance will be closely monitored, given the importance of the match. The match will be broadcast live on sports channels and digital platforms. Coverage will include pre- and post-match analysis, highlighting the main plays and refereeing decisions.

The referee also refereed Flamengo matches against São Paulo, Bahia and Atlético-MG after these controversies, games that ended without any major complaints against the refereeing. Rafael Klein issued 40 yellow cards in the nine games for the club that he refereed , an average of 4.4 per game, in addition to four red cards and five penalties awarded (4 in favor of Flamengo and 1 against).



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Former Flamengo player Tite is wanted to lead the national team

After leaving Mais Querido in 2024 and remaining free on the market, the Brazilian coach is the target of several clubs and national teams across the world of football.

Tite is negotiating with the Venezuelan national team to lead the team until the 2030 World Cup after leaving Flamengo and undergoing knee surgery - photo: reproduction
Tite is negotiating with the Venezuelan national team to lead the team until the 2030 World Cup after leaving Flamengo and undergoing knee surgery - photo: reproduction

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After leading the Brazilian national team in two World Cups, Tite arrived at Flamengo in 2023 with high expectations. However, despite a record of 70 matches, 41 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses , the team's performance and the coaching choices were criticized by fans and management. His last game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, with a goal by Gerson.


With Tite's departure, Filipe Luís took over as Flamengo's coach and has been one of the highlights of the 2025 season . The former full-back has received praise for his work at the club, while Tite remains a free agent, attracting interest from South American clubs and national teams.


According to GE reporter Bruno Cassucci, the Venezuelan Football Federation has opened talks with Tite to take over the team's leadership during the World Cup qualifiers . The goal is to leverage the Brazilian coach's experience to lead the country through the cycle until 2030.


TITE WILL UNDERGO KNEE SURGERY

According to Cassucci, Tite must undergo knee surgery before making a final decision about his career. Even so, the Venezuelan Federation doesn't see the surgery as an obstacle, as the South American qualifiers are on hold after the last FIFA World Cup.


AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN , on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.



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Live: Watch Rossi's press conference during Flamengo's decision week

Rubro-Negro carries out activity this Tuesday (16) in Rio de Janeiro under the command of Filipe Luís; goalkeeper speaks to the press at 12 pm, with an eye on the Libertadores game

Flamengo trains under the command of Filipe Luís and goalkeeper Rossi gives a press conference before the duel with Estudiantes for the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Flamengo trains under the command of Filipe Luís and goalkeeper Rossi gives a press conference before the duel with Estudiantes for the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo began this Tuesday (16) the preparation for the match against Estudiantes , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The activity takes place in the morning, at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , under the command of assistant Filipe Luís, responsible for leading the training of the red-black squad.


After training, goalkeeper Rossi will participate in a press conference scheduled for 12 p.m. (Brasília time). He is expected to comment on the team's preparation and projections for the decisive match at Maracanã. The broadcast will be on Flamengo TV.


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ROSSI HAS BEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT


The Argentine has been a key player in Flamengo's campaign in the 2025 Copa Libertadores . In eight matches played in the current edition of the tournament, Rossi has accumulated 720 minutes on the field, conceding only three goals . Flamengo has won five games, drawn two, and lost only one with him in goal.

Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition . The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.


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Flamengo goalkeeper gives press conference this Tuesday

Mengão announced that the goalkeeper will be available to journalists at Ninho do Urubu to answer questions before an important game.

Flamengo goalkeeper Rossi will give a press conference this Tuesday at Ninho do Urubu - photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Flamengo goalkeeper Rossi will give a press conference this Tuesday at Ninho do Urubu - photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

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Flamengo resumed training this Tuesday (16), at Ninho do Urubu, with an eye on the duel against Estudiantes (ARG), for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The training session led by Filipe Luís began at 9:30 am (Brasília time). After the activity, goalkeeper Rossi will give a press conference , scheduled for 11:30 am.


TOTAL FOCUS ON THE LIBERTADORES


Flamengo 's next match takes place on Thursday (18), when they host Estudiantes at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The first leg of the quarterfinals will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) .


Rubro-Negro is seeking its fourth Libertadores title in 2025. The club has already lifted the trophy three times: 1981, 2019 and 2022. To reach the quarterfinals, the team eliminated Internacional, winning both games: 1-0 at Beira-Rio and 2-0 at Maracanã . After the first leg in Rio de Janeiro, the decision for qualification will be on September 25th, in La Plata, Argentina.

ROSSI'S NUMBERS IN THE LIBERTADORES


Rossi has been a key player in the campaign. The goalkeeper has played eight matches in the current season, totaling 720 minutes on the field . During this period, Flamengo has achieved five wins, two draws, and only one loss.

The number 1 conceded just three goals in the competition, solidifying his position as one of the team's defensive pillars . Despite this, Mengão's campaign in the competition so far has been inconsistent, with a loss to Central Córdoba and a second-place finish in their group.



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