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13 Dez 2024 | 07:29 |
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Gabigol, icon of the multi-champion generation of Flamengo and one of the greatest idols in the history of the club, wore the red-black shirt for the last time in the 2-2 draw against Vitória, last Sunday, at Maracanã. The match, marked by the emotion of the farewell, included tributes from the fans and a moving speech from the striker in the dressing room to his teammates. The audio was first released by GE. Check out:
“I would like to thank you you for your affection, for the difficult times that we also went through. As I said that day at the final, right? The trophies will stay there, they will go to the museum. We don't even see the trophies anymore, but what remains is the history. Of the training, the trips, the fights, the titles, the finals... That's what I carry in my heart. everyone, everyone. It was six years, so, every moment someone helped me. When I was happy, when I was sad, when I was angry, when I was angry... At all times, you helped me. there flags for me, but without a doubt, speaking of all my heart, if it's not you, there's no such thing Gabriel, there's no such thing as Gabigol, that's from the heart”, declared the number 99 to the fans. companions.
"FlaTV", Flamengo's official channel on YouTube, did not publish the traditional behind-the-scenes video of the match, something usual in victories, when the images are released the following day. According to the 'GE' portal, the absence of content is related to the presidential elections held on Monday. The last video of this type was published after the victory against Criciúma, in the penultimate round of the Brasileirão.
“Without you, everything that happened to me in there wouldn’t exist. I was very happy, very happy. I leave very calm because I lived everything I had to live. So, what I ask of you now is: good luck, and as I told Gerson there, enjoy. Enjoy every training, every moment, so that when the day comes for you to leave or leave, you can go as calm as I am. I lived it all, I lived it all. The best things, the worst things... And thank God, what I will carry in my heart is not the trophies, it is not the flags, it is you. So now much more relaxed, much more peaceful, whatever you need there, a review, having a beer... (Laughter) Having a little business, having a barbecue, people who are closed to having barbecues there. Whatever you need from me, I'm here”, added the attacker.
Gabigol ends his time at Flamengo as the sixth highest scorer in the club's history, with 161 goals and 43 assists in 308 matches. During his career, he won 13 titles: two Libertadores, two Brasileiros, two Copas do Brasil, two Supercups do Brasil, one Recopa Sul-Americana and four state titles. Since 2019 at the club, the striker had agreed to renew his contract for another five years. However, the board reviewed the agreement and offered just one more season, which generated dissatisfaction and led Gabigol to announce his departure for 2025. He already has an agreement with Cruzeiro and also attracts interest from Santos.
After tests confirmed the consolidation of a fracture in his right foot, the Chilean is released for field work and begins the final phase of recovery with a view to returning
13 Set 2025 | 08:35 |
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Midfielder Erick Pulgar took an important step towards returning to play for Flamengo . Tests carried out this Friday (12) showed the consolidation of the fracture in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot , allowing the player to be released to begin activities on the pitch.
With medical clearance, Pulgar now begins the transition to field work . The Chilean will continue physical therapy to resume running, progress to ball-handling activities, and then enter the physical conditioning phase, the final phase before returning to official matches.
The midfielder hasn't played since the Club World Cup in June. After surgery on July 3, Pulgar spent some time in Chile and then returned to Ninho do Urubu to continue his treatment. Until then, he had been working out in the training center's indoor area.
The injury occurred during the Club World Cup Round of 16 match against Bayern Munich. The midfielder had already suffered the same type of fracture in his first months at the club, when it took him about 60 days to return to the squad.
Although coach Filipe Luís stated that he was counting on the Chilean for the Libertadores quarterfinals, it is unlikely that he will be on the field for the matches against Estudiantes , scheduled for September 18 and 25. Pulgar is expected to be available later in the season, reinforcing Flamengo's role in the ongoing competitions.
With sold-out sections, Mais Querido fans promise to fill Maracanã in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against the Argentine team
13 Set 2025 | 08:12 |
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Flamengo fans once again demonstrate their strength and should transform the Maracanã into a cauldron. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, 57,402 tickets have already been sold for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes , scheduled for next Thursday (18).
High demand quickly sold out the North, East, Lower West, and Maracanã Mais sectors. Currently, only tickets remain for the South sector, priced at R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price). The club's management expects all 60,000 tickets on sale to be sold out this Thursday.
Adding up free tickets, courtesies, VIP boxes, and reserved seats, the projected attendance for the match is high. The estimate is that more than 67,000 fans will cheer the team on in their quest for a spot in the semifinals of the continental competition.
Before the decisive duel for the Libertadores, Flamengo has an important commitment in the Brasileirão. On Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), the team faces Juventude at the Alfredo Jacon i Stadium , for the 23rd round of the championship.
Rubro-Negro leads the table with 47 points, while the team from Rio Grande do Sul is in 18th place with 21 points. The return match against Estudiantes, which will determine who qualifies for the semifinals , will take place on September 25th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium (UNO) in La Plata, Argentina.
The coach was approached by the Turkish club, but chose to continue working for Mais Querido; the red-black board is trying to extend the contract until 2026.
13 Set 2025 | 07:59 |
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Coach Filipe Luís turned down an offer from Fenerbahçe of Turkey to remain with the club he leads at Flamengo. According to a report by the UOL portal, the European club approached Flamengo's board and expressed formal interest in the coach . Despite admitting his desire to one day work in European football, Filipe Luís preferred not to open negotiations , understanding that his career in Brazil is still ongoing.
Fenerbahçe even signaled financial compensation to the Rio de Janeiro club , but as neither the coach nor the board were willing to end the current project, the talks did not progress.
The club's management has already submitted a contract renewal proposal to Filipe Luís , valid until the end of 2026 and renewable for another year, including a salary increase. The coach, who signed in 2024 with a salary lower than that of the country's elite coaches , has not yet pushed for a raise and has promised to submit a counterproposal.
Filipe Luís has always publicly stated his ambition to coach European clubs. However, he understands that he is undergoing a process of professional development and that remaining in Brazil helps in this development. Internally, this vision is seen as a positive factor in maintaining his position at least until next season.
In addition to Fenerbahçe, Germany's Bayer Leverkusen has also recently expressed interest in Filipe Luís. Even so, the board believes the coach won't leave Mengão at this time to pursue a project abroad, and is confident he'll stay until the end of his current term at Flamengo .
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