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19 Jul 2024 | 07:44 |
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The Brazilian team faced a severe setback in the Copa América, being eliminated in the quarter-finals by Uruguay. Asked about the team's performance, Zico severely criticized the attitude of captain Danilo, the right-back coveted by Flamengo. According to the greatest idol in the history of Rubro-Negro, a captain cannot argue with fans, as Danilo did. Furthermore, Zico defended Vini Jr., who was also the target of criticism.
“This generation has to change its stance on the Brazilian team. First, the team captain, with all the difficulties, cannot argue with fans. The fan is right, let him vent. You stop and analyze. Offenses happen, and even worse coming from opponents,” said Zico in an interview with the podcast ‘A roast for…’. The red-and-black idol emphasized the importance of more resilient and understanding leadership.
The incident involving Danilo occurred in the Brazilian team's debut, in a goalless draw against to Costa Rica. The captain argued with fans in the stands, saying: “No one is playing here.” Danilo, whose contract with Juventus runs until June 2025, is an old wish of Flamengo, but the player stated that Mengão and Santos are his priorities if he returns to Brazil.
Vini Jr. was also the target of criticism by the press and fans due to his performance at the Copa América. However, Zico came to the defense of the young player. For Flamengo's eternal number 10, the Brazilian team needs new leaders to protect young talents like Vini Jr. and Rodrygo. Zico highlighted that the responsibility of carrying the team should not fall solely on the former Flamengo player.
“The Seleção needs players who command more respect. Just because Vinicius Júnior and Rodrygo won the Champions League doesn't mean they will automatically have respect. Today, Brazil is sixth in the World Cup qualifiers, something unprecedented,” added Zico. He concluded by asking for positive energies for the renewal of the National Team and for Brazil to once again be a protagonist in world football.
The Brazilian National Team returns to the field on the 5th and 10th September against Ecuador and Paraguay, respectively, in the World Cup qualifiers. With sixth place being the last one that guarantees a place in the 2026 World Cup, Data FIFA serves as a warning to Flamengo. Pedro, Fabrício Bruno and Gerson are fighting for places in the national team and could be absent from the club in September. Furthermore, foreign players such as Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela, Viña and Erick Pulgar are sure to be present in their teams.
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Mengão takes victory to the return game against the Argentines that takes place on the 25th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium
18 Set 2025 | 23:24 |
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Flamengo defeated Argentina's Estudiantes 2-1 at the Maracanã Stadium . The red-and-black team decided the match in the first half with goals from Pedro and Varela. Mengão gave Estudiantes no time to breathe in Rio de Janeiro with a lightning goal.
Just 15 seconds in, Pedro capitalized on a pass from Plata, turned on his marker, and fired a left-footed shot to open the scoring. The quick goal undermined Argentina's strategy and galvanized the Rio de Janeiro team, who continued to press. A few minutes later, Ayrton Lucas crossed from the left and Varela hit a beautiful volley into Muslera's corner, extending the red-and-blacks' lead in the first half.
Even with a two-goal lead, Flamengo maintained control and nearly made it three with Pedro, whose shot was spectacularly saved by the Uruguayan goalkeeper. Estudiantes , for their part, barely threatened Rossi's goal and only managed to partially level the score in the final minutes of the first half . The feeling at Maracanã was that the 2-0 scoreline was a cheap one for the visitors.
In the second half, the pace dropped. Coach Eduardo Domínguez made substitutions, trying to give the Argentine team more momentum, but he ran into the red-and-black defense. The match was not without its tense moments, with cards for Saúl, Samuel Lino, and Alexis Castro, and Plata's sending-off after a second yellow card in a dispute with Facundo Rodríguez . At the end of the second half, Estudiantes scored in the 46th minute to leave the match open in Argentina.
With the 2-1 victory, Flamengo takes the lead in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The return leg is scheduled for the 25th, at 9:30 pm, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in Argentina. Before that, the team led by Tite faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship, again at Maracanã.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
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Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season. Internally, there's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
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Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
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