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FLAMENGO'S IDOL, PETKOVIC REVEALS THE BUG HE HAD WITH MARCOS BRAZ

The former player participated in the Tá Benito podcast, by journalist Isabele Benito, and clarified the problems he had with the red-black top hat

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Almost 15 years after the disagreements he had with Marcos Braz, Flamengo manager, Dejan Petkovic clarified what really happened. The former player participated in the Tá Benito podcast, by journalist Isabele Benito, and told how the fights with the red-and-black top hat started.


“At the time, Marcos Braz maybe didn't know me well, particularly. In 2009, Flamengo was not doing well financially. When I came back, [the team] had to release pledged money to pay the players”, he recalled.


And he continued: “There were late payments [payments for victories] and the players were dissatisfied. One fine day he arrives at training and says he got the money. Everyone was happy. After finishing training, he was there, full of himself. I, with my innocence, said ‘are you going to pay for everything?’. [He said] ‘everything, I’ll pay for everything’, and he said the number 60 thousand”, he pointed out.


Then, Petkovic revealed that he had questioned the amount: “But like 60? I asked the question in my head. It wasn't that number. When he says everything, in my calculations it was different. Then, he was unfortunate enough to hit my chest with his hand and say ‘boy, you’re good with the ball and I’m good with numbers’. And from that moment on, discussions with everyone lasted at least 2 or 3 hours to understand this number. I wanted to understand. How 'dumb' I am and didn't understand numbers”, he mocked.

In the year following the confusion, the former Flamengo athlete recalled that Marcos Braz even tried to suspend him from the games with an invalid justification . “In 2010, it all started again, he didn’t want to renew my contract. [After a match] when I arrived at training, I heard about a statement from him that he was going to suspend me because I left the locker room and could have fallen into the anti-doping department and I wasn't there, I left. And that this would harm the team. It wasn't true”, he assured.


Following the conversation with the journalist, Petkovic reported that if he were suspended he would stop playing and, consequently, it would be harming Flamengo. Then they changed the subject.




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Find out where to watch Neymar's return to the pitch for Al Hilal this Monday (21)

Brazilian national team star could return to the pitch this Monday for the team led by Jorge Jesus against Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League

Neymar will return to the pitch after a year with Jorge Jesus' Al Hilal - Photo: Reproduction
Neymar will return to the pitch after a year with Jorge Jesus' Al Hilal - Photo: Reproduction

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Al-Hilal visits Al-Ain this Monday (21), at 1pm (Brasília time), for the 3rd round of the Champions League Asian League. The match will be held at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, in the United Arab Emirates, and could mark the return of Neymar back on the field after a long recovery from injury.


The game between Al-Ain and Al-Hilal will be broadcast live on the Disney+ streaming service, starting at 1pm. Neymar traveled with the Al-Hilal delegation, led by coach Jorge Jesus, and there are expectations that he will take to the field for the first time since the serious injury he suffered in October last year.




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The Brazilian football star was injured during a clash between the Brazilian team and Uruguay, in the World Cup qualifiers. World of 2026. Last Saturday, NR Sports, the company that manages Neymar, shared an emotional video on his social networks, showing details of the player's recovery.


The content revealed scenes of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as a moving testimony from the attacker, who couldn't contain his tears when talking about his passion for football.


EMOTION AND OVERCOMING RECOVERY

In the video, Neymar opened up about the difficult phase faced and his love for the sport: "The solution is that I love football very much. I never imagined that I would surpass Pelé in goals for the national team, I was living a very wonderful moment in my life. Everything was It was shaping up to be a great year, and then this (the injury) ended up happening."


< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">TECHNICAL SHEET OF AL-AIN X AL-HILAL

Date: 10/21/2024

Time: 1pm (Brasília)

Location: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, United Arab Emirates

Round: 3rd


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Close to his return, Neymar cries when he remembers his injury: "I'm not coming back half-heartedly"

Recovered from a serious injury, the Seleção striker is expected to return to the field on Monday, in a match against Al Ain in the Asian Champions League

Neymar has recovered from his injury - Photo: Reproduction
Neymar has recovered from his injury - Photo: Reproduction

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The Brazilian striker Neymaris very close to returning to the field after more than a year away due to a serious knee injury. The player from Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, can take the field next Monday (21), in a match against Al Ain, valid for the Asian Champions League.


Jorge Jesus to the United Arab Emirates, where the match will be played. The star has completely recovered from the injury suffered in October last year, during a Brazilian team game against Uruguay, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.




RECOVERY PROCESS AND EMOTION ON RETURN

This Saturday, the company responsible for Neymar's career, NR Sports, released a video on social media with images of the recovery process of the player. The content, which shows moments of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, was marked by an emotional statement from Neymar, who even cried when talking about his journey to returning to football.


In the video, Neymar expresses his love for the sport: "The solution is that I love football very much. I never imagined that I would surpass Pelé in goals for the national team, I was living a very wonderful moment in my life. life. Everything was shaping up to be a great year, and then this (the injury) happened."


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PLAYER CAN BE CLASMED IN THE ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

According to Jorge Jesus, coach of Al-Hilal, Neymar has a great chance of being selected for the match against Al Ain. However, the athlete will only be able to play in international competitions, such as the Asian Champions League, as he was not registered in the Saudi League.

"Neymar will travel with the squad to the United Arab Emirates on Monday. He has finished an entire year injured and is fully recovered. We will see if he can be included in the match against Al Ain. list", said Jorge Jesus in a recent interview.


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Real Madrid beat Celta de Vigo away from home with goal from Vini Jr, ex-Flamengo

In a game valid for the 10th round of the Spanish Championship, the Madrid team beat Celta de Vigo 2-1, with a decisive goal from Flamengo's Cria

Former Flamengo, Vini Jr scores again for Real Madrid after injury - Photo: Reproduction
Former Flamengo, Vini Jr scores again for Real Madrid after injury - Photo: Reproduction

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Real Madrid beat Celta de Vigo 2-1 away from home, in a match valid for the 10th round of the Spanish Championship. The game was decided with a goal from striker Vini Jr, a former Flamengo player, in the final minutes, which guaranteed Ancelotti's team the three points.


With this victory, Real Madrid reached 24 points, same score as leader Barcelona, ​​but remains in second place in the table due to the tiebreaker criteria. The triumph further increases expectations for the next clash between the two teams, the long-awaited El Clásico, which promises to be decisive for the leadership of the championship.




MBAPPÉ OPENS THE SCORE, BUT MADRID IS DRAWN

Right at the start of the match at the Balaídos Stadium, Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid, putting the team ahead. However, despite the goal, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti performed below expectations and saw Celta Vigo tie the game, with a goal from Swedber in the second half of the match.



DECISIVE GOAL BY VINI JR NA FINAL STRAIGHT

In the final minutes, Vini Jr appeared to score the goal that guaranteed the Merengues' victory. With this goal, the Brazilian striker reached his 10th direct participation in goals of the season, consolidating his importance in the Madrid team.

O The game was also special for Luka Modric, who broke an important record. The Croatian midfielder became the oldest player to play for Real Madrid, at 39 years and 40 days, marking another chapter in his brilliant career at the club.


NIKE PREPARES GOLDEN BOOT FOR VINI JR IN CASE OF BALL AWARD DE OURO

Another highlight related to Vini Jr is the expectation of the Ballon d'Or award, which will be awarded at the October 28th, in Paris. The Brazilian player is one of the finalists and considered one of the favorites to win the best player of the season award.

According to According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca", if Vini Jr wins the award, Nike is already planning a special boot for him. The model would be completely gold, in honor of his first title as best player in the world.


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