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FLAMENGO IDOL, ZICO ASKS FOR RUBRO-NEGRO STADIUM WITH UNUSUAL CAPACITY; SEE BELOW

Galinho also wants the club to continue playing games at Maracanã

31 Mai 2024 | 09:16 |

Rodolfo Landim, president of Flamengo, continues to have constant meetings in order to facilitate the purchase of the Gasologista land to begin the construction project for the Mais Querido stadium. The fans' request is a place with space for 70,000, even more than 100. An idol of the nation and of the club's history, Zico mentions the possibility of a stadium just for small games.

Galho also mentions that the

href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/comentarista-alerta-proximos-adversarios-do-flamengo-na-libertadoressera-um-tormento" target="_blank">Mais Querido should continue sending the main games at Maracanã. However, it is worth remembering that the Federation keeps most of the profit and that this cannot happen. Therefore, the construction of a new Rubro-Negro stadium would be important to retain a large part of the profit.

“The stadium makes it easier to raise much more for you. Maracanã had to exist for these big games. Flamengo has games, sometimes, that you can make a lot more profit from with an audience of 30, 40 thousand people, small games, that you can facilitate with those who, today, don't have the possibility to go. You can open a place with more affordable tickets and you will have something in the box area for certain games, where you can raise more”, says Zico, in an interview with journalist João Guilherme.

CALDEIRÃO PARA 40 A THOUSAND PEOPLE

In addition, Zico also says that Flamengocould build a stadium for 40 thousand fans that would create a melting pot, compared to matches for 40 thousand at Maracanã.

“Not at Maracanã , the second entity to raise the most is Flamengo. First is the federation. The federation can never raise more than the clubs. But I think Flamengo should have a stadium for 40 thousand people. At Maracanã, you put 40 thousand people, but there isn't that cauldron that is necessary”, he comments.

CRITICISM OF SHOWS AT MARACANÃ

Zico also criticized the shows that are held at Maracanã . He emphasizes that this measure is very harmful to the field, remembering the conditions that Fla had to play in at the beginning of the season.

“They want to put on a show there, and this disrupts the pitch. Where there was the stage for Paul McCartney and Ivete, there in the goal, you see that there is no way, there it is made for playing football. That's why they created the implementation of synthetic grass, but it's not supporting it”, says Zico before concluding:

“The fans are choosing games, because it's not easy to get a little money every three days. Sometimes you are traveling and the plane is full (to go to Maracanã). Flamengo has many ways to raise money in other ways, if you have your stadium, everything goes to you. Maracanã will suffer a lot with Flamengo's departure, but there are several stadiums in the world that are little used. Wembley, for example”, he concludes.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FLAMENGO IDOL, ZICO ASKS FOR RUBRO-NEGRO STADIUM WITH UNUSUAL CAPACITY; SEE BELOW