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17 Dez 2024 | 12:55 |
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Former Flamengo player and idol, Diego Ribas participated in the podcast Denílson Show and shared his opinion about Gabigol's departure from the club. Diego traveled recently to represent Rubro-Negro in the draw for the 2025 Super World Cup, alongside president Rodolfo Landim, where he had the opportunity to discuss the topic in depth.
According to Diego, he recognizes Gabigol's flaws, but believes that Flamengo's decision to pay tribute to the striker It was the right one. The former player highlighted the importance of putting differences aside and prioritizing the history built by such a remarkable athlete, allowing fans to say goodbye in a dignified manner.
"Gabigol, in some moments, made mistakes. Attitudes that were not legal, and had the consequence of that, I believe he Flamengo, I was with Landim recently, I said what I think about this relationship they had. I believe there were flaws on both sides, which got a little worn out. But in the end, Flamengo was happy, because it gave the tribute and the end of a cycle that it deserves", start.
"I think that every time a manager treats the club as his own, he makes mistakes. He he is also there in passing, managing something much bigger than himself. This something much bigger, there are idols, people who built stories there, whether you like it or not, you have to respect that and give it the tribute it deserves. There were problems, were clearly in conflict, but in the last game, let's pay homage, do what he deserves", he adds.
Comparison with Dudu and criticism of Palmeiras management
Diego also took the opportunity to compare the case of Gabigol at Flamengo with the departure of Dudufrom < b>Palm trees. According to him, the situation of the Palmeiras player was similar, but was poorly handled by president Leila Pereira.
For the former midfielder, the absence of a suitable farewell for Dudu was a serious error by the Alviverde management. He highlighted that the idol left through the “back door”, leaving fans without the chance to pay tribute to a player who marked his time at the club.
"At Palmeiras, I think they made a lot of mistakes. Dudu may have had his mistakes, the same thing as Gabi. I admire the Leila, I already praised her attitude. But at this moment, it was wrong. It conveys the feeling that 'the club is mine', and it is not. of an idol, pay homage to him and end this cycle", he concludes.
Interestingly, both Dudu and Gabigol could meet again at the same club. Cruzeiro, which is negotiating with Gabigol, is also mentioned as a possible destination for Dudu, which could create a partnership between two of the biggest recent idols in Brazilian football.
Diego Ribas ended his participation by reinforcing Gabigol's legacy at Flamengo, highlighting that, despite the cycle having ended, the fans' gratitude for the attacker's achievements will remain.
After tests confirmed the consolidation of a fracture in his right foot, the Chilean is released for field work and begins the final phase of recovery with a view to returning
13 Set 2025 | 08:35 |
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Midfielder Erick Pulgar took an important step towards returning to play for Flamengo . Tests carried out this Friday (12) showed the consolidation of the fracture in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot , allowing the player to be released to begin activities on the pitch.
With medical clearance, Pulgar now begins the transition to field work . The Chilean will continue physical therapy to resume running, progress to ball-handling activities, and then enter the physical conditioning phase, the final phase before returning to official matches.
The midfielder hasn't played since the Club World Cup in June. After surgery on July 3, Pulgar spent some time in Chile and then returned to Ninho do Urubu to continue his treatment. Until then, he had been working out in the training center's indoor area.
The injury occurred during the Club World Cup Round of 16 match against Bayern Munich. The midfielder had already suffered the same type of fracture in his first months at the club, when it took him about 60 days to return to the squad.
Although coach Filipe Luís stated that he was counting on the Chilean for the Libertadores quarterfinals, it is unlikely that he will be on the field for the matches against Estudiantes , scheduled for September 18 and 25. Pulgar is expected to be available later in the season, reinforcing Flamengo's role in the ongoing competitions.
With sold-out sections, Mais Querido fans promise to fill Maracanã in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against the Argentine team
13 Set 2025 | 08:12 |
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Flamengo fans once again demonstrate their strength and should transform the Maracanã into a cauldron. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, 57,402 tickets have already been sold for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes , scheduled for next Thursday (18).
High demand quickly sold out the North, East, Lower West, and Maracanã Mais sectors. Currently, only tickets remain for the South sector, priced at R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price). The club's management expects all 60,000 tickets on sale to be sold out this Thursday.
Adding up free tickets, courtesies, VIP boxes, and reserved seats, the projected attendance for the match is high. The estimate is that more than 67,000 fans will cheer the team on in their quest for a spot in the semifinals of the continental competition.
Before the decisive duel for the Libertadores, Flamengo has an important commitment in the Brasileirão. On Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), the team faces Juventude at the Alfredo Jacon i Stadium , for the 23rd round of the championship.
Rubro-Negro leads the table with 47 points, while the team from Rio Grande do Sul is in 18th place with 21 points. The return match against Estudiantes, which will determine who qualifies for the semifinals , will take place on September 25th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium (UNO) in La Plata, Argentina.
The coach was approached by the Turkish club, but chose to continue working for Mais Querido; the red-black board is trying to extend the contract until 2026.
13 Set 2025 | 07:59 |
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Coach Filipe Luís turned down an offer from Fenerbahçe of Turkey to remain with the club he leads at Flamengo. According to a report by the UOL portal, the European club approached Flamengo's board and expressed formal interest in the coach . Despite admitting his desire to one day work in European football, Filipe Luís preferred not to open negotiations , understanding that his career in Brazil is still ongoing.
Fenerbahçe even signaled financial compensation to the Rio de Janeiro club , but as neither the coach nor the board were willing to end the current project, the talks did not progress.
The club's management has already submitted a contract renewal proposal to Filipe Luís , valid until the end of 2026 and renewable for another year, including a salary increase. The coach, who signed in 2024 with a salary lower than that of the country's elite coaches , has not yet pushed for a raise and has promised to submit a counterproposal.
Filipe Luís has always publicly stated his ambition to coach European clubs. However, he understands that he is undergoing a process of professional development and that remaining in Brazil helps in this development. Internally, this vision is seen as a positive factor in maintaining his position at least until next season.
In addition to Fenerbahçe, Germany's Bayer Leverkusen has also recently expressed interest in Filipe Luís. Even so, the board believes the coach won't leave Mengão at this time to pursue a project abroad, and is confident he'll stay until the end of his current term at Flamengo .
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