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Filipe Luís rejects criticism of Flamengo's post-World Cup campaign: "A lie..."
07 Ago 2025 | 07:22
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29 Mar 2025 | 13:53 |
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Last Thursday (20), Flamengo's Deliberative Council met to discuss with president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, several matters of interest to the club. Among the agendas, one of the main topics was the renewal of the contract of midfielder Gerson , who has been one of the pillars of the team since his return to Mais Querido in 2023.
RENEWAL PROPOSALS AND THE REPERCUSSION WITH GERSON'S AGENT
During the meeting, Bap commented on the negotiations to extend Gerson's contract, which runs until the end of 2027. However, the director made a point of mocking the stance of Marcão, the athlete's father and agent, when explaining that the initial proposal for renewal was rejected. "We proposed a renewal to Gerson, but the athlete Marcão has not accepted it yet. The athlete Gerson liked it, but the athlete Marcão thought it was not enough. We have to know how to adapt and deal with this type of personality", said the president of the red-black team.
THE STALL IN NEGOTIATIONS AND THE ENTRY OF A SECOND OFFER
The impasse began last week, when Gerson received the first renewal proposal from Flamengo, which was rejected. The player's staff then submitted a counterproposal to the club, resulting in a second offer. However, the changes to the contract are not as substantial. The main difference is the increase in the contract period, but the values of the proposal remain practically the same as the first attempt.
One of the main issues hindering progress in negotiations is Gerson's salary. The current amount that the player receives is one of the lowest among the main athletes in the red-black squad. Since his return to the club in 2023, Gerson's salary has not been adjusted in accordance with his performance and importance to the team, which has caused discomfort among the player's representatives. According to reports, Gerson's agents are demanding an adjustment in the renewal amount.
Despite the obstacles, Flamengo 's board remains optimistic that the negotiations will reach a positive outcome. The club's confidence is based not only on the good relationship with the player, but also on the recent success of turning down an offer from Zenit, Russia, for the midfielder. This move is seen as a demonstration that Flamengo is willing to fight to keep Gerson on the team.
The striker missed Mengão's last penalty in the dispute with Galo and the midfielder sees the need for care with the youngster after a turbulent moment
07 Ago 2025 | 08:33 |
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Eliminated from the Copa do Brasil after a penalty shootout defeat to Atlético-MG on Wednesday night (06), Flamengo saw Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan miss their shots. After the match, midfielder Jorginho came to the defense of his teammates and highlighted the group's unity in the face of frustration at Arena MRV.
Jorginho defends Wallace Yan at Flamengo: "The important thing is to hold your head up high"
"I've missed a penalty before. Every soccer player will miss at some point. The important thing is to keep their heads up. They have the full support of the group, which has a lot of confidence in them. We'll work to ensure they get it right next time , and we'll be by their side throughout this process, ensuring they don't get discouraged," said Jorginho.
Coach Filipe Luís acknowledged the team's flaws, but emphasized that the season is still in full swing, with Flamengo competing in the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. The coach also commented that he prefers to prioritize support from the stands over criticism on social media.
Flamengo took the field needing to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the first leg . With a strong performance, they opened the scoring through Everton Cebolinha and maintained control of the match. However, Flamengo held on until the end and took the match to penalties with the aggregate score tied at 1-1.
In the dispute, Rossi saved Júnior Alonso's shot, giving Flamengo the advantage. However , Samuel Lino was stopped by Everson, and Wallace Yan wasted his shot by sending it over the goal , sealing Flamengo's elimination.
With the fall in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brasileirão . Next Saturday (09), the team faces Mirassol, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the last round of the first round. On Wednesday (13), the challenge will be for the Libertadores, against Internacional.
Atlético-MG eliminated Mengão from the national knockout stage on penalties and the striker recognizes the level of the red-black team not only in the squad, but in the game
07 Ago 2025 | 08:03 |
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Even after Atlético-MG's qualification against Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, striker Hulk made a point of recognizing the opponent's strength. In an interview in the mixed zone after the match last Wednesday (06), the player highlighted that Rubro-Negro is, for him, the best team in Brazil — on and off the field.
Hulk on Flamengo: "the best team in the country"
"I said we'd face the best team in the country, Palmeiras... Sorry, it's Flamengo . Not just on paper, but in practice. They're a team that plays hard, passes the ball around, and moves a lot. They're very difficult to mark. We played three great games —in the Brazilian league and in the World Cup—and we were happy. Now it's time to celebrate this qualification and aim for greater heights," Hulk declared.
Coach Filipe Luís acknowledged that the team needs to improve after the elimination , but emphasized that the team remains in contention on two fronts: the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. The coach also emphasized that he prefers to value the support of the fans in the stadiums over the criticism made on social media.
Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 in regulation time with a goal from Everton Cebolinha, equaling the aggregate score after a 1-0 loss in the first leg . The match went to penalties, where Flamengo was eliminated: Samuel Lino had his penalty saved by Everson, and Wallace Yan missed the last one by shooting over.
With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo now focuses its forces on other competitions. The next challenge is for the Brazilian Championship , on Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Mirassol, at Maracanã. After that, the team returns to the field for the Libertadores, on Wednesday (13), against Internacional.
Mengão beat Atlético-MG, but was eliminated on penalties and the striker promised more focus and commitment to work after the match
07 Ago 2025 | 07:45 |
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Eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil after a penalty shootout defeat to Atlético-MG , Flamengo saw newly signed Samuel Lino take responsibility for one of the missed shots. In a post on social media this Thursday (07), the striker lamented the result and thanked the support of the red-black fans , who turned out in force even though they were far from home.
Samuel Lino to Flamengo fans: "You only deserve the best"
"Working much harder. This isn't how I wanted this night to end, especially with the overwhelming support of the nation far from home. I hope very soon to be able to repay the incredible affection I received in these first days as a Flamengo player. You deserve only the best," wrote Lino.
Flamengo entered the MRV Arena needing to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the first leg. The team managed to tie the match on aggregate with a goal from Everton Cebolinha , forcing a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Samuel Lino had his shot saved by goalkeeper Everson, while Wallace Yan missed with a shot over the bar.
Despite the elimination and the penalty misses, the squad showed unity. Midfielder Jorginho came to his teammates' defense: "We're all subject to mistakes. We need to work so they get it right next time . We'll be by their side throughout this process, not letting them get discouraged," he stated.
With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to focus on the other competitions of the season . The next commitment will be this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Mirassol, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. Next, Rubro-Negro faces Internacional on Wednesday (13), this time for the Libertadores.
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