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Hugo Souza mentions Courtois and points out Corinthians' problems after failure against Flamengo

Corinthians goalkeeper fails to score a goal by Pedro, becomes the target of provocations at Maracanã and speaks out about pressure and relationship with the fans of Mais Querido

Hugo Souza fails to clear the ball and becomes the target of provocations in Flamengo's rout over Corinthians at Maracanã. (Photo/CRF)
Hugo Souza fails to clear the ball and becomes the target of provocations in Flamengo's rout over Corinthians at Maracanã. (Photo/CRF)

27 Abr 2025 | 22:44 |

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Hugo Souza was one of the central characters in Flamengo 's rout over Corinthians last Sunday (27) at Maracanã. The goalkeeper, who was revealed by Rubro-Negro, ended up making a mistake in a move that resulted in the third goal of the match, scored by Pedro, and became the target of provocations from the stands. After the duel, the athlete sought to minimize the mistake by mentioning a recent episode involving the Belgian Courtois.




but today's mistake doesn't make me the worst... - said Hugo





GOALKEEPER CITES COURTOIS' MISTAKE TO NATURALIZE SITUATION


After the match, Hugo said that the day before he had watched the Copa del Rey final, where Courtois made a mistake, but he was still considered one of the best in the world. "Obviously I'm not comparing myself, but today's mistake doesn't make me the worst. Just like tomorrow's success doesn't make me the best. I've worked hard on my mindset for these moments," said the goalkeeper, showing maturity in dealing with the pressure.


TROUBLED RELATIONSHIP WITH MENGÃO FANS


Hugo Souza 's relationship with the Mais Querido fans is not the easiest. The goalkeeper left the club after being heavily criticized for mistakes in decisive matches. Since then, a large part of the red-and-black fans have pointed out a certain resentment towards the goalkeeper towards the club and the fans, which was reflected in the atmosphere on Sunday.


Hugo already knew that he would face a hostile environment when he met the fans again. During the first few minutes of the match, the boos were timid, but they intensified after the mistake that led to Mengão 's third goal. In addition to the boos, the goalkeeper's name was shouted ironically in the stands, further increasing the emotional weight of the mistake.


The goalkeeper acknowledged his mistake in the decisive play, but emphasized that he managed to maintain his concentration for the rest of the match. "I was raised here, it was to be expected that I would be booed. The goalkeeper's position does not allow for mistakes, unfortunately it happened. But I kept my head in place to keep trying to do my best," said the goalkeeper, demonstrating resilience even under pressure.



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Live: watch Samuel Lino's press conference at Flamengo

The striker has already made his debut in the match against Atlético-MG for the Copa do Brasil and will be presented to the press before the squad's training session, which will be broadcast

Samuel Lino will be officially presented by Flamengo this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu - photo: reproduction
Samuel Lino will be officially presented by Flamengo this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu - photo: reproduction

01 Ago 2025 | 12:05 |

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Flamengo will officially present its newest signing, striker Samuel Lino, this Friday (1st). Announced on July 29th, the player will be presented to the press at a press conference scheduled for 2:30 pm (Brasília time) at Ninho do Urubu. The event will be broadcast live on the club's official YouTube channel, Flamengo TV , moments before the red-black squad's training session.


Even before his formal presentation, Samuel Lino was already on the field for Mais Querido. The striker was brought on by Filipe Luís in the second half of the match against Atlético-MG , a first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, played at Maracanã. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the number 16 stood out for his movement and intensity, being one of the most involved figures in the final stage.


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FILIPE LUÍS HIGHLIGHTS POTENTIAL

After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on the new signing's performance and emphasized his importance to the team. "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," the coach stated, expressing confidence in the forward's impact in the upcoming matches.

FLAMENGO INVESTED MORE THAN R$140 MILLION

To secure Samuel Lino until December 2029, the Rio de Janeiro club signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with him. The negotiation with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) involved a fixed payment of €22 million, approximately R$143.6 million , plus the possibility of an additional €2 million in bonuses contingent on achieving established targets, which could increase the total investment.


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Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut for Roma and is a standout; see the numbers

The full-back took part in a friendly match during the Italians' pre-season and drew the attention of fans for his vigor

Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut with a Roma shirt during pre-season - Photo: Reproduction/Roma
Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut with a Roma shirt during pre-season - Photo: Reproduction/Roma

01 Ago 2025 | 11:43 |

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Negotiated with Roma in this transfer window , right-back Wesley said goodbye to Flamengo to fulfill his dream of playing in European football. And his debut with the new shirt took place this Thursday (31) , in a friendly against Cannes (FRA), where the Brazilian had a standout performance.


Wesley came on at halftime and played the entire second half . Despite playing only 45 minutes, the former Flamengo player led the team in tackles and duels won, earning praise from the Italian fans. Roma won the game 3-0, with goals from Ferguson, Dovbyk, and El Shaarawy.


HIGHLIGHT IN THE NUMBERS: WESLEY ON HIS DEBUT FOR ROMA
  • 47 minutes on the field
  • 2 interceptions
  • 6 disarms
  • 8 duels won (out of 9 played)
  • 1 foul committed
NEGOTIATION VALUE


Roma paid €25 million (approximately R$162 million) for Wesley, but the fee could reach €30 million (R$194 million) , depending on whether he meets the contractual milestones. Discovered by Flamengo , the full-back played 139 matches for the club, scoring four goals and providing six assists. After a patchy start, he ended his career as a regular starter and a fan favorite.

FLAMENGO REPLACES DEPARTURE WITH EMERSON ROYAL


To fill Wesley's shoes, Flamengo went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of AC Milan. The club invested €9 million (approximately R$58 million) for the 26-year-old full-back , who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract until December 2028. The player has already started training at Ninho do Urubu and is now part of the squad.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Ceará , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 36 points and has one game less than the runner-up, Cruzeiro.



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Carrascal appears at Maracanã to watch Flamengo and Atlético-MG

The Colombian is expected to be a key reinforcement for Filipe Luís's team, but bureaucratic issues with the Russian club have postponed his official presentation.

Jorge Carrascal watches Flamengo's game at Maracanã while the club finalizes documentation with Dynamo Moscow - photo: reproduction
Jorge Carrascal watches Flamengo's game at Maracanã while the club finalizes documentation with Dynamo Moscow - photo: reproduction

01 Ago 2025 | 11:26 |

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Colombian Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo's new signing, has not yet been officially presented to the fans, but he was present at Maracanã this Thursday (1), during the match against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The player watched the match from one of the stadium's boxes, while awaiting the completion of the regularization process with Dynamo Moscow, his former club.


Carrascal was initially expected to be presented at the stadium itself, but the Russian club still has some pending bureaucratic procedures. Due to the six-hour time difference between Brazil and Russia, the documents needed to complete the signing didn't arrive in time.


Despite this, the athlete has already passed the medical exams carried out throughout the day, which indicates that the officialization of the link should happen during the afternoon of this Friday (01) . Colombian arrives to be an option to Arrascaeta at Flamengo .


CARRASCAL IS CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT PIECE

At 26, Carrascal arrives as a key player in the coaching staff's planning . He can play both as a central midfielder and on the wings, offering versatility to the squad.


The club paid around €12 million (equivalent to R$77.5 million) to acquire the player from Dynamo Moscow. Due to the contractual dispute, the Colombian will only be able to make his debut after the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

NEGOTIATION INVOLVED MORE THAN A MONTH

Negotiations between the club's executives and the Russian club took over a month to complete. The initial proposal needed to be adjusted regarding the payment method before it was finally accepted by Dynamo.


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