
Soccer
15 Mar 2024 | 08:53 |
After a lot of history written with Flamengo, Gabigol is at risk of not being able to renew his contract with the team. There is judicial issues - in the case of doping in which he is involved -, as well as incompatibilities in the clauses of a new contract with the team. Gabriel wants to keep the Sacred Mantle for another 5 years, in addition to asking for a higher salary. The red and black board does not think the same way. However, the player, apparently, is not at risk of being left without a team.
In the midst of all this drama, Corinthians never stopped closely monitoring all of Gabriel and Flamengo's movements. Timão knows that the striker's priority is to renew with the red-black club and that he does not intend to sign a pre-contract with any team and will wait for the contractual resolution until the end of his contract in December and only when he has the completion of conversations with Flamengo will make the decision for another club. But the interest exists and the investments have already taken place.
A significant part of the red and black fans completely disregarded the possibility of the number 10 being transferred to Corinthians, due to the club's financial situation. Corinthians' recent debt headlines are not encouraging for their fans. The São Paulo club is recognized as one of the most indebted clubs in the country and its recently elected president, Augusto Melo, has been juggling debts with the formation of a strong team.
Eliminated in the first phase of the São Paulo championship, Corinthians has already spent more than R$ 130 million on 12 players signed in the first window of 2024 and debts do not seem to be an impediment to signings in Itaquera's team. However, there is a plan in progress to make it possible to pay the costs involved in hiring a strong athlete like Gabriel Barbosa.
Corinthians' plan, according to the newspaper O Dia, is to find partners in the São Paulo marketing market, who will help them pay for Gabigol's high salary since the player could join the club for free , if you do not renew with Mais Querido. Supported by partners, Corinthians hopes to be able to tempt Gabigol to move to the capital of São Paulo and defend the Corinthians colors in the coming seasons.
Just recovered due to muscle injuries, Gabigol will be available to coach Tite for the semi-final match against Fluminense next Saturday (16) at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The player was unable to perform as expected at Mengão after his signing and the Galo coach is a fan of the athlete's football.
15 Set 2025 | 15:07 |
Flamengo has already begun planning for next season and confirmed that Matheus Cunha, Pablo, and Cleiton will not have their contracts renewed . All three will leave the club at the end of their contracts. Other names are also on the list of possible departures. Everton Cebolinha, Michael, and Juninho are considered negotiable. The number 11, for example, is attracting interest from Grêmio for 2026.
Another case in question is defensive midfielder Allan. Coach Filipe Luís has prioritized other midfield options, and the player is open to a potential return to Atlético-MG , where he could re-team with Jorge Sampaoli. This information was released by journalist Guilherme Frossard, who covers the Galo news team.
With the transfer window in Brazil closed, any transfer activity will only be possible starting in January . Atlético-MG is closely monitoring the situation and is expected to consider a move. In 2023, Flamengo spent approximately R$43 million to sign Allan from Galo, at the request of Sampaoli, then the club's coach.
At the Rio de Janeiro club, however, Allan didn't replicate his performance in Belo Horizonte. Today, the defensive midfielder occupies a secondary position in Filipe Luís's squad . In the last round of the Brasileirão, Betano faced Grêmio, he sat on the bench for the entire match.
Even with the full focus on winning the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão, the board is already working toward 2026. The goal is to reduce the payroll by selling reserves and making room for a major signing in January , under the command of José Boto. Another unresolved issue is the retention of coach Filipe Luís. His current contract expires in December, and the club's first offer was rejected. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Former Flamengo and Monaco player, the full-back returns to Brazilian football with Remo after a serious injury and a year out, ensuring he is physically fit.
15 Set 2025 | 14:40 |
Full-back Jorge, the new signing for Remo under executive director Marcos Braz , is experiencing a comeback in football. Discovered by Flamengo, he achieved national and international prominence, playing for clubs such as Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense, and even in Europe , playing for Monaco, Porto, and Basel.
In France, with Monaco, Jorge won a French Championship title. Returning to Brazil in 2023, he signed with Fluminense, but suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee , which sidelined him for a long period. He later played for CRB, but played few games, with his last official match taking place on September 15, 2024.
At the press conference held last week, Jorge stated that he was physically recovered and available to coach António Oliveira: “ I am feeling very well physically , clinically too, that is the most important thing, after a very serious injury that I had at Fluminense… Today I feel good.”
Jorge, ex-Flamengo, reveals the reason for his career break: "I wanted to breathe a little"
Jorge revealed that he chose to take some time away from football to reflect and distance himself from stressful environments: “ When I arrived in Rio, after this contract I had at CRB , I decided that I wanted to breathe a little, get away from some environments through football, because I really went through a lot of things that only God knows.”
With extensive national and international experience, Jorge was also called up to the Brazilian national team in 2017 , playing a friendly against Colombia at Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium. The full-back arrives at Remo determined to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team.
Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams
15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |
Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .
Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"
"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.
The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.
"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.
With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.
Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes loses before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores
15 Set 2025 | 13:42