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Giant! Historic Flamengo player will receive tribute in Germany

For Mengão, the former player was captain and champion of the Libertadores, Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil and is considered an idol by countless fans

Diego Ribas will be honored in Germany - Photo: Alexandre Vidal/Flamengo
Diego Ribas will be honored in Germany - Photo: Alexandre Vidal/Flamengo

21 Nov 2024 | 12:21 |

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In addition to achieving idol status at Flamengo, Diego Ribas, who is targeted by the current board as a possible new < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/dunshee-deseja-ex-flamengo-comandando-departamento-de-futebol-revela-colunista" target="_blank">football director at Mengão, also made history at other clubs around the world. Recently, the former player received a tribute from Werder Bremen (ALE), who announced that he will have a farewell game. The match will take place on March 22, 2025, at the Weserstadion.


Diego acted for Werder Bremen from 2006to 2009and had a significant impact on the club. During his time in Germany, he won the German Cup, the German League Cup and was voted best midfielder of Bundesligain the 2008/09 season. In total, the former player played 132 matches for Werder Bremen, scoring 54 goals and providing 42 assists.


Presence of Flamengo players


After the announcement of the farewell game, Diego Ribas revealed that he has already started inviting his former teammates. “The invitations have been sent. I hope that as many ex-teammates as possible can attend so that we can have a big party”, said the former player.

The expectation is that some players from Flamengo, where Diego is also an idol, be present at the match. The midfielder wore the Sacred Mantle for seven years, from 2016 to 2022, being a key player in the club's reconstruction and playing alongside names like Filipe Luís, Diego Alves and Gabigol.


Diego Ribas continues following Mengão

Although retired, Diego Ribas continues closely following Flamengo's season and is always paying attention to the club's matches, such as next Tuesday, when Mengão faces Fortaleza in the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship, a direct confrontation for the top positions in the competition table.



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Council approves and Flamengo closes Brazil's largest sponsorship with Betano

The new agreement will bring the Rio de Janeiro club R$268 million per year and positions the team among the biggest contracts in world football with the betting house.

Flamengo signs record contract with Betano, valid until 2028, and will receive R$268 million per year - photo: reproduction
Flamengo signs record contract with Betano, valid until 2028, and will receive R$268 million per year - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 23:38 |

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Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, this Tuesday (19), the master sponsorship contract with Betano , one of the global leaders in sports betting. The link will begin on August 20, 2025 and will remain valid until December 31, 2028 , guaranteeing the club R$268 million per season. The agreement is considered the largest ever signed in national football.


The partnership includes brand exposure on the uniforms of the professional team and also on Olympic sports such as volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer. Additionally, the company will be featured on Flamengo TV content, expanding commercial integration and global visibility. The board emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to financial support, but opens doors to new business opportunities.


AGREEMENT PUTS FLAMENGO AT 'OTO' LEVEL


With values comparable to those of European football giants, the contract brings Flamengo closer to clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona. For comparison, Flamengo's partnership surpasses sponsorships from clubs like Ajax, whose partnership with Ziggo generates only €8 million (approximately R$51 million) per year. This amount places the Brazilian team in 10th place in the world rankings for largest sponsorship deals.

PRESIDENT WILL PARTICIPATE IN LIVE


This Wednesday (20), at 8:30 am, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista , known as Bap, will be live on Flamengo TV alongside Guilherme Augusto Figueiredo, General Director of Betano Brasil. The conversation will be led by João Guilherme and will cover the details of the negotiation considered historic.

OUR TEAM ON THE FIELD
Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio . In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now plays for a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.


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Striker's future at Flamengo remains uncertain after losing his place this season

The striker is accompanying the delegation to Porto Alegre for the match against Internacional, but is experiencing a period of uncertainty and low minutes.

Juninho travels with the Flamengo delegation to face Internacional in the Libertadores, but the striker is uncertain about his future - photo: reproduction
Juninho travels with the Flamengo delegation to face Internacional in the Libertadores, but the striker is uncertain about his future - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 22:44 |

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Striker Juninho traveled with the Flamengo squad to Porto Alegre, where the team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20) , for the decisive clash of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. However, the player's use is not yet confirmed . Out of the last match against Colorado for the Brazilian Championship, the center forward lost space in recent weeks and was not related in three consecutive games, including the first leg duel at Maracanã.


Internally, the club's board is evaluating the athlete's future, as he has received inquiries from Saudi Arabian football clubs, with loan proposals rejected by the club. Previously, Juninho was close to a move to Sevilla earlier this year.


Negotiations, however, were halted after coach Filipe Luís intervened, contacting the striker to convince him to join Mengão's project. The investment was substantial: R$37.2 million to acquire the number 23, who currently has no place on the team.


JUNE NUMBERS IN 2025

In 2025, Juninho played 22 matches for Flamengo , scoring just three goals and providing no assists. He played 726 minutes that season, almost always sporadically used by Filipe Luís. In the Carioca Championship, he appeared in eight matches and scored two goals.


He has already played six times in the Brasileirão, without finding the net. In the Libertadores, he played four games and scored one goal , while in the national cups and the Club World Cup, he failed to stand out.


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Internacional announces squad for Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo

Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio

Internacional has Alan Patrick and Carbonero among those selected to face Flamengo in a decisive clash for the Copa Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Internacional has Alan Patrick and Carbonero among those selected to face Flamengo in a decisive clash for the Copa Libertadores - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |

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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.


The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.


PROBABLE INTERNATIONAL


Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

RELATED FROM COLORADO


Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet

Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei

Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão

Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia

Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata

Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia



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