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Arrascaeta 'downplays' historic achievement for Flamengo: "The most important thing is..."
18 Ago 2025 | 15:26
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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.
Atalanta's Mengão product is in their sights to reinforce their attacking command and the Cottagers already have a replacement in place in case of his departure.
19 Ago 2025 | 08:54 |
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Rodrigo Muniz's goalscoring form in England is starting to stir up activity in the European market . The former Flamengo player has become Atalanta's target, and a potential transfer has Fulham looking for replacements. Their main target is Rasmus Hojlund, currently on the decline at Manchester United .
According to The Independent, the Dane lost his place after the arrival of coach Rúben Amorim and saw competition increase with the signing of Benjamin Sesko , bought for around €80 million. Signed from Atalanta for £72 million, Hojlund didn't perform as expected: he scored just 14 goals in 62 Premier League games. United are now reportedly willing to sell him for £40 million.
Atalanta could offer a similar amount for Muniz. The Flamengo -born striker has had two consistent seasons at Fulham, scoring 17 Premier League goals . Last Saturday (16), he was decisive when he scored in stoppage time against Brighton, securing a draw in the season opener.
If the sale goes through, Fulham will have the cash to invest heavily in a new number 9 , and Hojlund emerges as the main option. For United, the deal would represent a chance to reduce the financial losses associated with the player.
The next few days of the transfer window promise to be decisive for Fulham, Atalanta, Manchester United, and for Rodrigo Muniz, who could begin a new chapter in his career in Serie A. While negotiations are still pending, the youngster is preparing for the second round of the Premier League, when the Cottagers face Manchester United.
Mengão is the highest-earning team in South America and the Uruguayan director talks about the economic disparity experienced in recent years
19 Ago 2025 | 08:31 |
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Flamengo's finances continue to be in the spotlight in sports news. After the announcement of Betano's million-dollar sponsorship , the topic even resonated outside Brazil. Last Sunday (17), Peñarol (URU) director Evaristo González commented on the salaries paid by the Rio de Janeiro club .
"Only Flamengo's reserves earn more than our entire team" - Evaristo González, Peñarol
"The desire to come and win is evident. Flamengo 's reserves alone earn more than our entire team . (Coach Diego) Aguirre gives you this mystique. He's Peñarol, he knows the history. He knows what he's achieving," González said in an interview with Uruguay's 770 AM radio station.
Despite the financial disparity, Peñarol has already shown strength against Flamengo on the field. In 2024, the Uruguayan team eliminated the Rubro-Negro from the Copa Libertadores , including a 1-0 victory at Maracanã in the quarterfinals.
Flamengo and Peñarol could face each other again in this edition of the continental tournament . For the duel to take place in the semifinals, Flamengo must overcome Internacional in the round of 16 and then eliminate Estudiantes (ARG) or Cerro Porteño (PAR) in the quarterfinals.
On the other side, Peñarol will face Racing (ARG) and, if they qualify, will face Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) or Fortaleza . Like Flamengo, the Uruguayans won the first leg 1-0 and will need a draw this week to advance.
Before thinking about a reunion with the Uruguayans, Flamengo has a decisive challenge this Wednesday (20), against Internacional , at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The clash will be broadcast by Rede Globo, ESPN and Disney+.
Mengão will have a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the second leg of the round of 16 of the competition
19 Ago 2025 | 07:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), when they face Internacional in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores . On the eve of the match, this Tuesday (19), coach Filipe Luís leads the team's last training session and should define the starting lineup for the clash at Beira-Rio.
The Rubro-Negro's likely lineup includes : Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Varela; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Luiz Araújo; and Bruno Henrique. However, changes are still possible, as the coach will only confirm the lineup after this afternoon's training session.
According to the official schedule, Flamengo will train at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Grêmio's training center in Porto Alegre. It will be during this training session that Filipe Luís will determine the starting eleven for the final against Colorado.
The Rio de Janeiro team comes into the match with an advantage, having won the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã, with Bruno Henrique scoring after a corner kick from Luiz Araújo . Thus, Flamengo guarantees qualification to the quarterfinals with a draw at Beira-Rio.
The second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores between Internacional and Flamengo will be this Wednesday (20) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
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