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Flamengo remains on break during the FIFA World Cup; find out when it will return
02 Set 2025 | 11:31
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Gabigol is back on the pitch and returns to the team this Thursday (12), at 9:45 pm (Brasília time), in the clash against Bahia, valid for the return of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. His presence will be crucial, not only for this game, but also for the rest of the season, if the striker manages to stay healthy and resume the high level of performance he hasn't shown since last year.
The striker He was out after suffering a muscle injury to his thigh in the game against Bolívar, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at Maracanã. Since then, he had been recovering. During the week, Gabigol returned to training normally with the ball at Ninho do Urubu and is now available to Tite. The decision on his starting role will be made by the coach.
Gabigol had the opportunity to take the lead in the absence of Pedro, who was also injured in the same game against Bolívar. However, the number 99 also felt his thigh which prevented this progress, leaving Tite without his two main attackers.
The news, however, was even worse for Pedro. The striker returned to the field against Corinthians, but didn't even complete the 90 minutes. Called up to the Brazilian National Team, he ended up tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training, which ruled him out of the remainder of the 2024 season. As a result, the responsibility falls on Gabigol to return to playing well and help the team in his absence. Pedro until the end of the year.
Algoz from Bahia, Gabigol seeks to find his way to goals again
Gabigol has a positive record against Bahia, being the top scorer in the clash between the two clubs. He has already scored six goals in seven matches, with an even more impressive average in terms of playing time. With 394 minutes on the field against Bahia, Gabigol needs just 66 minutes, on average, to find the net against his opponent. This effectiveness makes him an important weapon for Tite in this Thursday's duel.
However, Gabigol's last goal was on July 20, against Criciúma, from a penalty kick, which guaranteed three points for Flamengo in Brasília. Before that, he had scored against Vasco, in the first round of the Brasileirão. Interestingly, Vasco is Mengão's opponent next Sunday (15), at Maracanã, now in the second round. The fact is that Gabi needs to prove herself and recover her high level of performance.
Mengão striker was left out of the activity led by Carlo Ancelotti at Granja Comary due to the need for muscle rest
02 Set 2025 | 16:30 |
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti led, this Monday (01), the first training session of the Brazilian National Team at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ). The activity marked the beginning of the preparation during the FIFA Date, but had important absences, such as Samuel Lino and Lucas Paquetá, who only carried out regenerative work in the gym.
Samuel Lino defended Flamengo in the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, in the Brasileirão , on Sunday (31). Paquetá played for West Ham (ING), in the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest (ING), in the Premier League. For the same reason, Jean Lucas (Bahia) also limited his participation to light activities.
In addition to them, five players called up did not participate in the initial training session, as they only showed up this Tuesday (02), due to their teams' games in Europe on Sunday (31): Alisson, Caio Henrique, Gabriel Magalhães, Raphinha and Gabriel Martinelli .
Due to the absences, the coaching staff called on some youth players from Rio de Janeiro clubs to complete the lineup. Among them was goalkeeper Léo Nanneti, a U-20 World Cup winner with Flamengo .
Also participating were Huguinho (right-back, Botafogo), Marquinhos (defender, Botafogo), Léo Lance (left-back, Fluminense) and Gustavo Dohnamm (midfielder, Fluminense). These athletes' presence was only occasional and does not mean they have been called up for official matches .
The National Team faces Chile this Thursday (05), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Afterwards, they face Bolivia on Tuesday (10) , at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto, ending their participation in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The player is frequently linked by coach Filipe Luís at Mengão, despite being little used in the main team
02 Set 2025 | 15:30 |
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Joshua, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder , has been attracting attention after excelling in the U-20 Libertadores , the tournament that secured Flamengo a spot in the U-20 World Cup. In the final against Barcelona (ESP), the youngster started. Since then, he has been scouted by European clubs.
Despite the international pressure, the club has no intention of negotiating the player at this time . According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the board's decision is linked to the player's gradual development plan in Brazil.
Flamengo renewed Joshua's contract until 2029 and stipulated a €50 million (approximately R$318 million) release clause . The contract reinforces the club's confidence in the midfielder's potential, as he is already a regular participant in the professional team's activities under Filipe Luís.
So far, Joshua has only made one appearance for the main squad: a late substitute against Botafogo-PB in the Copa do Brasil, totaling 11 minutes of action . However, he has a longer run of appearances with the under-20s. He has played 16 matches, starting 12 of them, demonstrating the club's commitment to giving him a run-in without rushing his final transition.
With Joshua available, the team returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at 4 pm (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul , for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo is looking to end a long winless streak at the Jaconero stadium. The last time they won there was on October 1st, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 to Juventude, thanks to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.
The striker, two-time U-20 World Cup champion with Mengão, was traded to the Ukrainian team, but could still bring in money for Mais Querido.
02 Set 2025 | 14:30 |
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Flamengo has officially sold 20-year-old striker Shola Ogundana to Dynamo Kyiv (UKR). The player passed his medical exams, signed a contract until 2027 and was announced by the Ukrainian club this Monday (01).
Even though his contract expires in 2027, the club opted for negotiations after concluding that the striker wouldn't have an immediate place in the main squad . In the transaction, the club guaranteed financial compensation and retained 50% of Shola 's economic rights. The board is banking on the player's future value, confident in his potential to excel in European football.
Shola shone in Flamengo 's youth academy, playing a key role in their U-20 Libertadores victories in 2024 and 2025. In the second edition, he was named the tournament's best player. The striker also participated in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup victories in the same years.
In total, he played 46 matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 7 assists for the U-20 team . His performance earned him the nickname "Nigerian Rocket" due to his speed and intensity on the wings—a nickname that quickly caught on with the fans.
In November 2024, Shola made his first-team debut against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão. He replaced Carlos Alcaraz in the second half and made history as the first Nigerian to wear the Flamengo jersey in official competitions, as well as the third African to represent the club.
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