Soccer
Does Carrascal have a history of injuries? Check out the status of Flamengo's new signing.
01 Ago 2025 | 09:09
0
Soccer
31 Jul 2025 | 19:15 |
0
Defender Léo Duarte, who came through Flamengo's ranks and is currently playing for Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey, has once again become a target for Brazilian football this transfer window. Grêmio and Internacional have expressed interest in signing the 29-year-old , but have faced difficulties due to the Turkish club's firm stance on the amount they demand.
Grêmio, which had already attempted to sign Léo Duarte in 2023 , has re-evaluated the defender's name as a potential reinforcement for the defensive system. Internally, the player has technical approval. However, as with the previous attempt, the board considers the cost of the transaction too high, which prevents more concrete progress.
Internacional, according to a report by Porto Alegre's Rádio Bandeirantes, also began talks with Basaksehir to try to secure the defender's arrival. The response, however, was similar to that received by Grêmio fans: the fees remain high and non-negotiable, according to the Turkish club.
Despite interest in Léo Duarte , Grêmio's board has focused its efforts on finding more affordable alternatives to strengthen its roster. The club is evaluating other players in the South American market and has not ruled out the possibility of repatriating players from smaller European leagues.
Meanwhile, Flamengo is working to sign Lucas Beltrán, a 24-year-old Argentine striker currently playing for Fiorentina. The player has become a priority in the final stretch of the transfer window. The Rio de Janeiro club is trying to convince the athlete to return to South American football by presenting a detailed sports project, expected this week.
The striker was Mengão's standout performer in the defeat to Atlético-MG and the coach sees the difference in the player compared to the rest of the squad.
01 Ago 2025 | 10:28 |
0
Last Thursday (31), Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG by 1-0 , at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, the match marked the promising debut of Samuel Lino , reinforcement coming from Atlético de Madrid (ESP). After the match, coach Filipe Luís praised the striker's performance and highlighted his importance to the squad.
Filipe Luís on Samuel Lino at Flamengo: "He's exactly the kind of player we needed"
"For me, there's no such thing as a guaranteed starter. No one is guaranteed a starting spot without showing performance on the field and dedication on a daily basis. But we all know Samuel's quality , the hierarchy he brings, and how decisive he is when he gets the ball. He's exactly the kind of player we needed for this position," the coach stated.
Filipe Luís also emphasized the forward's potential impact in upcoming matches: "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," he added during the post-match press conference.
Samuel Lino entered the field 13 minutes into the second half, replacing Matheus Gonçalves. He quickly became the team's standout player: he took four shots, created two clear chances, and completed three dribbles , demonstrating speed, attacking presence, and personality in his first game for the red-and-black team.
With no time for regrets, Flamengo is already preparing for the next round of the Brazilian Championship . The team faces Ceará this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. The match is valid for the 18th round of the competition and will be broadcast live on Premiere.
The defender received a million-dollar offer from a German club, but assured that at the moment he is only focused on Mengão's next game.
01 Ago 2025 | 10:11 |
0
Flamengo rejected a €15 million (around R$96 million) offer made by RB Leipzig, from Germany, for defender Léo Ortiz. The move took place this Thursday (31), the day that Rubro-Negro faced Atlético-MG in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.
Flamengo's Léo Ortiz on proposal: "But my mind is completely focused on the game"
After the match at Maracanã, Ortiz spoke to the press in the mixed zone and discussed the interest from other clubs. Although pleased with the interest, the defender assured that he was focused on his current situation with Flamengo : " Of course, I'm happy when clubs of this size show interest . It shows that the work is being done well. But my mind is completely focused on the game, on the present, on what's happening day to day. With the string of matches we have, there's barely time to think about anything else," said the number 3.
The defender also emphasized that transfer matters are the responsibility of his staff, led by his sister and his agent. Léo Ortiz also reinforced his confidence in his team, but left the entire situation out of his hands.
"I'm fortunate to have a very competent team. My sister practically acts as my manager and, together with my agent, takes care of everything . Of course, when there's time, we talk and exchange ideas, but I trust them completely. They know what's best for my career," he added.
With a busy streak of games, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira have formed Flamengo's starting defensive duo. When asked about the possibility of rest, Ortiz downplayed the possibility of being rested . Without Danilo, the duo has played every match.
"Filipe always consults with us, in addition to the data coming from the physical department, physiology, and medical team. I can speak for myself and Léo: we're in very good physical shape . If there's any kind of rest, it will be the coach's decision, based on information from the committee. But personally, I'm not thinking about that at the moment," he assured.
After the 1-0 defeat to Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), against Ceará , at Arena Castelão. The match is valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship and is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
Mengão will not have a rest after losing to Galo and has training focused on facing Ceará this Sunday (3) for the Brasileirão
01 Ago 2025 | 09:42 |
0
Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG , last Thursday (31), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The defeat put Rubro-Negro at a disadvantage in the knockout clash, and the answer came quickly: no rest for the squad, which returned this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu .
According to the club's schedule, the activity begins at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with coach Filipe Luís beginning the team's preparations for the next match in the Brazilian Championship . Before training, however, Flamengo will officially introduce Samuel Lino, scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
With little time until the weekend game, the squad will have just two days of training dedicated exclusively to the next round of the Brasileirão . The opponent will be Ceará, who host Flamengo on Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Castelão.
The decisive goal at Maracanã came 20 minutes into the second half. Rossi, attempting a short ball out, passed to Léo Pereira, who kept the play close to the box despite Atlético-MG's pressure . The defender attempted a pass to Léo Ortiz, but ended up handing it to Cuello, who capitalized on the error and scored the winning goal for the visitors.
With the negative result, Flamengo will need to beat Atlético-MG by at least two goals in the return game , scheduled for next Wednesday (06), at 7 pm, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. A victory by one goal takes the decision to penalties.
Before the decisive clash for the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (03), for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team faces Ceará, away from home, in a duel scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , with live broadcast on Premiere.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
See previous
