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16 Fev 2025 | 15:31 |
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Idol of Flamengo , Petkovic was not prepared to deal with idolatry ”.
"Gabigol marked history, but had slips," says Pet
The former midfielder highlighted Gabigol's impact on Flamengo , but made considerations about his conduct .
"Gabigol marked history in Flamengo, this no one can deny. It became an idol of the children. But there were slips, behaviors that could stain ... some dissatisfaction of him. Perhaps he became an idol very early and was not prepared psychologically to deal with this idolatry, ”said Petkovic.
Gabigol arrived at Flamengo about to complete 23 years and soon became one of the biggest names in club history. In 2019, he scored the two goals of the turn on the River Plate in the Libertadores final, consolidated as an idol. After six seasons, he said goodbye with 306 games, 161 goals and 13 titles won.
Beginning on the cruise and board of pet
For Petkovic, Gabigol still has not presented his best level on the cruise, but can evolve if the focus changes.
“He has a relapse , not as an idol, but as a player . The injuries came. On the cruise, it hasn't started on the right foot yet. But, focusing again on football, will play, ”he said.
The Serb still advised players younger:
“ When you stop playing, you can do whatever you want from life . But when we are at the height, we think we are the most important on the planet. Over time, people lose their vanity and gain maturity. ”
performance and suspension
Gabigol was announced by Cruzeiro on January 1 and premiered on the 25th of the same month. In five games, scored four goals - Being three against Itabirito , on January 30, and one before Uberlândia , in the next game.
However, the striker misses the team in the semifinal of the Mineiro Championship, against América-MG , this Sunday (16). It is suspended after receiving a red card in the classic against Atlético-MG , when it was expelled 30 minutes into the first half for an elbow in Lyanco . At the time, Cruzeiro lost 2-0.
The betting house is the new master sponsor of Mengão and must make a million-dollar payment upfront within seven days under the agreement.
22 Ago 2025 | 07:58 |
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Flamengo has a new master sponsor . Betano has signed a contract to pay the club R$268.5 million per season. As part of the agreement, the company will deposit R$85.5 million upfront within seven days . The information was revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.
The amount is one of the largest ever agreed in Brazilian football and reinforces Mais Querido's market power. The board expects the initial investment this week to improve the club's financial health . Betano won the competition against other market giants such as Sportingbet and Superbet.
The international transfer window remains open until September 2nd, and Flamengo can still sign reinforcements for the remainder of the season . With nearly R$100 million available, the club could make a major move. So far, however, no negotiations are underway.
On the field, Filipe Luís's team maintains its dominance. Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship with 43 points, four points ahead of second-place Palmeiras, who have 39. In the Copa Libertadores, the team secured a spot in the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional.
Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Monday (25), against Vitória , at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast by Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (closed channel).
Mengão beat Internacional 2-0 at Beira-Rio in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and the midfielders were the highlights of the match
21 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores with a solid performance at Beira-Rio, where they beat Internacional 2-0 on Wednesday night (20). In addition to the impressive result, the highlight was Spanish midfielder Saúl , whose performance was praised by coach Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís on the duo between Saúl and Jorginho at Flamengo: "They understood each other well"
At the press conference, Filipe didn't mince words when acknowledging the importance of the newly arrived player, who has also become a favorite among the Mengão fans. "What a game Saúl played today! Another one, right? I'm so happy for him ," the coach celebrated.
The coach also noted that the Spaniard returned to the field after a long layoff. " He hadn't played for three months, on vacation . He debuted in three training sessions and today completed his second full match, 90 minutes, at a very high level," he explained.
Another highlight was the quick rapport with Jorginho, his midfield partner. Filipe assessed that the duo complemented each other almost immediately and was crucial in controlling the game: "This relationship with Jorginho was very quick. They understood each other well, and that was crucial in neutralizing the opponent ," he analyzed.
Despite his strong performance, the coach believes Saúl still has room for improvement. " His game was already better today than in his debut , and the Saúl I know still has a lot more to offer," projected the red-and-black coach.
After only two starts, the Spaniard is already emerging as a key player in Flamengo 's system. His immediate adaptation has excited the coaching staff and fans , who are dreaming of another successful Libertadores campaign.
The greatest idol in the club's history hosts a talk show on the official channel and Mengão's coach is the first guest.
21 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo TV launches this Thursday (21) a new special attraction for the Rubro-Negra Nation: “Resenha do Galinho”, hosted by Zico. The program’s proposal is to unite generations, relive great memories and bring together the past and present of the club’s history.
In the premiere, the guest is coach Filipe Luís , in a relaxed chat with the greatest idol in the club's history. Zico has never hidden his admiration for the Mengão coach, ever since his time as a player . Check out the program:
The first episode aired this Thursday and the second is scheduled for next Tuesday (26). From then on, the program will be shown every two weeks . Unlike the premiere, in which Filipe Luís participates alone, the next episodes will always feature pairs of guests.
During the conversation, Zico even questioned the coach's sleep routine, revealing that he wakes up in the middle of the night with ideas to implement with the team. With good humor, Filipe replied: " Yes, I have, thanks, but it's a shame. Because I don't get any rest ," he said, drawing laughter from Galinho.
After the premiere, “ Resenha do Galinho ” returns next Tuesday (26) with Léo Ortiz and Mozer, symbols of the red-black defense in different eras . The current number 3, in fact, was recently praised by Zico and was even honored by the idol at Ninho do Urubu.
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