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Arrascaeta 'downplays' historic achievement for Flamengo: "The most important thing is..."
18 Ago 2025 | 15:26
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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.
Atalanta's Mengão product is in their sights to reinforce their attacking command and the Cottagers already have a replacement in place in case of his departure.
19 Ago 2025 | 08:54 |
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Rodrigo Muniz's goalscoring form in England is starting to stir up activity in the European market . The former Flamengo player has become Atalanta's target, and a potential transfer has Fulham looking for replacements. Their main target is Rasmus Hojlund, currently on the decline at Manchester United .
According to The Independent, the Dane lost his place after the arrival of coach Rúben Amorim and saw competition increase with the signing of Benjamin Sesko , bought for around €80 million. Signed from Atalanta for £72 million, Hojlund didn't perform as expected: he scored just 14 goals in 62 Premier League games. United are now reportedly willing to sell him for £40 million.
Atalanta could offer a similar amount for Muniz. The Flamengo -born striker has had two consistent seasons at Fulham, scoring 17 Premier League goals . Last Saturday (16), he was decisive when he scored in stoppage time against Brighton, securing a draw in the season opener.
If the sale goes through, Fulham will have the cash to invest heavily in a new number 9 , and Hojlund emerges as the main option. For United, the deal would represent a chance to reduce the financial losses associated with the player.
The next few days of the transfer window promise to be decisive for Fulham, Atalanta, Manchester United, and for Rodrigo Muniz, who could begin a new chapter in his career in Serie A. While negotiations are still pending, the youngster is preparing for the second round of the Premier League, when the Cottagers face Manchester United.
Mengão is the highest-earning team in South America and the Uruguayan director talks about the economic disparity experienced in recent years
19 Ago 2025 | 08:31 |
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Flamengo's finances continue to be in the spotlight in sports news. After the announcement of Betano's million-dollar sponsorship , the topic even resonated outside Brazil. Last Sunday (17), Peñarol (URU) director Evaristo González commented on the salaries paid by the Rio de Janeiro club .
"Only Flamengo's reserves earn more than our entire team" - Evaristo González, Peñarol
"The desire to come and win is evident. Flamengo 's reserves alone earn more than our entire team . (Coach Diego) Aguirre gives you this mystique. He's Peñarol, he knows the history. He knows what he's achieving," González said in an interview with Uruguay's 770 AM radio station.
Despite the financial disparity, Peñarol has already shown strength against Flamengo on the field. In 2024, the Uruguayan team eliminated the Rubro-Negro from the Copa Libertadores , including a 1-0 victory at Maracanã in the quarterfinals.
Flamengo and Peñarol could face each other again in this edition of the continental tournament . For the duel to take place in the semifinals, Flamengo must overcome Internacional in the round of 16 and then eliminate Estudiantes (ARG) or Cerro Porteño (PAR) in the quarterfinals.
On the other side, Peñarol will face Racing (ARG) and, if they qualify, will face Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) or Fortaleza . Like Flamengo, the Uruguayans won the first leg 1-0 and will need a draw this week to advance.
Before thinking about a reunion with the Uruguayans, Flamengo has a decisive challenge this Wednesday (20), against Internacional , at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The clash will be broadcast by Rede Globo, ESPN and Disney+.
Mengão will have a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the second leg of the round of 16 of the competition
19 Ago 2025 | 07:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), when they face Internacional in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores . On the eve of the match, this Tuesday (19), coach Filipe Luís leads the team's last training session and should define the starting lineup for the clash at Beira-Rio.
The Rubro-Negro's likely lineup includes : Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Varela; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Luiz Araújo; and Bruno Henrique. However, changes are still possible, as the coach will only confirm the lineup after this afternoon's training session.
According to the official schedule, Flamengo will train at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Grêmio's training center in Porto Alegre. It will be during this training session that Filipe Luís will determine the starting eleven for the final against Colorado.
The Rio de Janeiro team comes into the match with an advantage, having won the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã, with Bruno Henrique scoring after a corner kick from Luiz Araújo . Thus, Flamengo guarantees qualification to the quarterfinals with a draw at Beira-Rio.
The second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores between Internacional and Flamengo will be this Wednesday (20) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
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