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GABIGOL

The attacker was reported in December for attempted fraud in the test and the trial date has not yet been set

28 Jan 2024 | 19:02 |

This Friday (26), Flamengo sent Gabigol's defense in the case of attempted fraud in the doping control test. The document was sent within the legal deadline following the recess period of the Anti-Doping Sports Justice Court (TJD-AD). The defense attached images from the training center's security camera to corroborate the athlete's version, according to ge.

Now, the trial will be scheduled. Gabigol is not at risk of preventive suspension.

ACUSATION

Gabigol is being accused of making it difficult to carry out the exam since the arrival of the officers responsible for the collection at Ninho do Urubu, at 8:40 am on April 8th. Highlighting that all the other Mais Querido players took the exam before training at 10 am, with the exception of Gabigol.

According to those responsible for the exam, the player did not address them before training, after the activity he ignored them and went to lunch, he treated the team with disrespect, he didn't follow the prescribed procedures, after 90 minutes he took the collection vessel without telling anyone, he got angry when he saw that the officer accompanied him to the bathroom for the collection and at the end He handed over the open vase, contrary to guidance received.

The process is known as surprise doping and is carried out by the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) and usually occurs without prior notice in training centers. The player was also angry at always being on the process list. Gabriel had already received the first notification about the attempted fraud on May 30th. Subsequently, Rodrigo Dunshee, deputy general and legal, made the first defense of the attacker.

The complaint asks that Gabigol be summoned to give a personal statement under penalty of confession. Furthermore, the head of Flamengo's medical department, Márcio Tannure, nurse Leandro Martins and Everton Ribeiro will be summoned to give testimony. The complaint was signed by the Anti-Doping Sports Justice prosecutor, João Guilherme Guimarães Gonçalves. In the text, he reports possible infractions committed by the athlete.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

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