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Flamengo Youth Fans Receive New Punishment and Are Banned from Attending Stadiums for Two Years
16 Set 2025 | 17:14
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This Monday (28), the home field for the final between Flamengo and São Paulo for the Copa do Brasil was decided. The draw took place at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in Rio de Janeiro, and the event had representatives from both clubs. Rafinha, ex-Flamengo and current right-back for São Paulo, was present as a representative of the São Paulo team, and revealed whether his time at Mengão influenced his feelings when facing Rubro-Negro.
"Special taste no. I have already made it clear that I was very happy and won many titles at Flamengo. There is not that special feeling when facing Flamengo. I keep many friends there; I talk to everyone, whether employees or athletes. I had a very positive experience. I do not hold grudges , absolutely none. I only feel gratitude and affection, I keep everything in my heart", began the player.
"However, I am currently on the side of São Paulo and, against Flamengo or any other club, I try to defend in the best way possible, with total dedication, as I have always done throughout my career", he added, in an interview at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Flamengo officials did not grant interviews, and forbade the players present to talk to the press.
During his days at Flamengo, Rafinha played 45 games, accumulating eight assists. During his time at Rubro-Negro, the right-back won five titles: two Brazilian Championships, a Copa Libertadores da América, a Supercopa do Brasil and a Reocopa Sudamericana. At the age of 37, the player is looking for his 25th title in the final of the Copa do Brasil. There were 18 trophies for Bayern Munich (ALE), five for Mengão and one for Olympiacos (GRE).
Before facing Rafinha in the Copa do Brasil, Mengão has another commitment. Flamengo and Botafogo face each other next Saturday (02) for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The duel takes place at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos. Currently, Mais Querido occupies the fourth position in the Brazilian Championship. The club's objective is to overcome the difference of 15 points between Rubro-Negro and Botafogo, current leader of the competition.
Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns
16 Set 2025 | 18:35 |
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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.
All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.
The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.
Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.
Signed at zero cost, the Spaniard quickly gained a place in Mais Querido, receiving praise from the Spanish press for his recent performances.
16 Set 2025 | 18:12 |
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Despite being signed only in the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez has already become one of the most important players in Flamengo's squad . The Spanish midfielder arrived at the club on a free transfer and quickly established himself in the starting lineup.
Spanish newspaper Marca highlighted the athlete's rapid adaptation. " The former Atlético de Madrid player arrived at Flamengo with the mission of becoming an important player and maintaining a prominent role in the starting lineup . His adaptation didn't take long," the publication reported.
According to the publication, Saúl is experiencing "a second youth" in Brazilian football and has already established himself as a key midfielder. Despite only registering one assist in eight games , he has played a more defensive role in Filipe Luís's team.
In the victory over Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , Saúl started alongside Allan in midfield and provided the assist for Arrascaeta's goal in the 31st minute of the first half.
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Saúl Ñíguez should once again be among the starters for the red-black team.
The women's team receives reinforcements from athletes who competed in the World Cup in Thailand and begins a training phase before the Brazilian Cup, Carioca Championship and Super League.
16 Set 2025 | 17:34 |
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Sesc Flamengo already has a full squad ready to begin its preparations for the season's main competitions. Last Monday (15), the club welcomed names eagerly awaited by the fans: winger Helena , opposite Tainara, middle blocker Lorena and libero Laís, bronze medalists at the World Championships in Thailand, as well as Serbian middle blocker Maša Kirov, who also played in the Asian tournament and is one of the group's new additions.
While coach Bernardinho leads the Brazilian men's national team at the World Cup in the Philippines, the Rio de Janeiro team is under the command of assistant Helio Griner. He is leading the training sessions in preparation for the new squad's first challenges . This Friday (19), at 5 pm, the team faces Batavo Mackenzie in a closed-door training match at the Army Physical Education School (EsEFEx), in Urca.
Next week, Sesc Flamengo officially debuts its season with the Taça Brasil, which will take place from September 23rd to 25th in Londrina, Paraná. The tournament will also feature the home team, Sancor Maringá, and Gerdau Minas, at the Moringão gymnasium.
The Campeonato Carioca begins on October 1st, while the Superliga begins on the 20th . Assistant Helio Griner highlighted the importance of the athletes' adaptation period: "We've been training for a few months, but this year we had many players called up to national teams, in different categories. Four of the adults and Maša arrived from the World Cup and will gradually adapt," he said before adding.
"It's an exciting time. The team has been revamped, and I believe we're capable of competing for major titles. Now, we have to respect each other's limits to finish this week strong and have a good tournament next week," he said.
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