Soccer
25 Jun 2025 | 08:59 |
0
The clash between Flamengo and Los Angeles FC , last Tuesday (24), for the group stage of the Club World Cup, had a special meaning for midfielder Igor Jesus. Revealed by Rubro-Negro, the player currently defends the North American club and was able to meet the team that formed him precisely in a major international competition .
Igor Jesus on Flamengo in the Club World Cup: "I'll support them"
Despite the 1-1 draw, the feeling was one of gratitude and affection. After the match, Igor Jesus did not hide his support for Flamengo and stated that he believes that the Rio de Janeiro club has every chance of lifting the trophy in the United States .
“ They have all the conditions to reach the final, to be champions . I'll be rooting for them,” said the player, who left Ninho do Urubu for international football. Igor Jesus stood out at the beginning of 2024, for Flamengo, but was unable to continue with former coach Tite.
The midfielder also stated that the duel will forever be marked in his career: “It was a great match. For me, a match that will be marked in my career and in my life . It is a club that I have a lot of affection for. I wish Flamengo all the luck in the world in the rest of the championship.”
Despite his affection for his former club, Igor Jesus lamented LAFC's early elimination from the competition . The team failed to advance in the group that had Flamengo and Chelsea as qualifiers, but he did not hide his excitement at participating in the new FIFA tournament.
“It was an incredible experience. The goal was to qualify . We knew how difficult it would be. We knew how big it would be to participate in the Club World Cup. It was a great experience for us, the players, the staff and the entire club,” he said.
The midfielder also celebrated the reunion with old acquaintances from Flamengo. Among the highlights, he mentioned the conversation with coach Filipe Luís , whom he praised, and the reunion with Evertton Araújo, a young player with whom he played in the youth teams.
“Before the game I spoke to Filipe Luís. He is a guy I admire a lot , I played with him, trained with him. I had a chat with my friends, like Evertton Araújo... When I was there, they always supported me”, concluded the Mais Querido player.
Galo plays with the advantage of a draw after winning at Maracanã, while Mais Querido needs to reverse the score and has important absences
05 Ago 2025 | 19:45 |
0
Atlético-MG and Flamengo face off this Wednesday (6) in a decisive duel for the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The match takes place at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , and will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.
In the first leg, played at Maracanã, the Minas Gerais team won 1-0 and now has the advantage of a draw to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro , coached by Filipe Luís, needs a simple one-goal victory to take the final to penalties. A win by two or more goals will advance directly to the next stage of the tournament.
Atlético is in good form. Cuca's team has won its last two matches. First, it beat Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16, despite playing away from home. Last weekend, in a Brazilian Championship match, the Minas Gerais team dominated Red Bull Bragantino and emerged with a 2-1 victory.
On the red-and-black side, coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with important absences. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo are not on the roster due to workload constraints, a result of the season's backlog of matches. Flamengo 's mission will be to win with authority away from home to maintain its chance of winning another Copa do Brasil title. The club has won the title in 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024.
📅 Date and time: Wednesday, August 6th, at 7pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: MRV Arena, Belo Horizonte (MG)
📺 Live broadcast: Sportv and Premiere
🟨 Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)
🚩 Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS)
🖥️ VAR: Wagner Reway (SC)
Atlético-MG (Coach: Cuca) Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello.
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis) Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
The Brazilian national team striker's name was speculated on Mais Querido, but transfer fees and salary make the deal unfeasible.
05 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |
0
Given Flamengo's recent difficulties in signing a new number 9, a speculated name has resurfaced among fans: Gabriel Jesus . The Brazilian national team striker, currently at Arsenal in England, has reportedly been placed on the London club's transfer list for the next transfer window.
The asking price is around £30 million (approximately R$191 million at the current exchange rate) . The push for attacking reinforcements gained momentum after rejections from players like Lucas Beltrán and Mehdi Taremi, who opted to remain in European football.
Despite being one of the most mentioned names by fans on social media and specialized forums, Gabriel Jesus' arrival in Brazilian football is considered extremely unlikely at this time. Arsenal's proposed fee is far above the financial reality of South American football, even for a club with significant investment power like Flamengo .
In addition to the high transfer fee required, the player's current salary—comparable to Premier League standards—would pose an even greater challenge. The English club, seeking to balance its finances and make room for reinforcements in other positions, sees the Brazilian striker as one of its main bargaining chips in the next window.
Flamengo 's board continues to monitor the market for a center forward who fits the profile desired by Filipe Luís's coaching staff. After frustrations in negotiations with players who opted to remain on the Old Continent, the club is seeking viable alternatives that can strengthen the squad without compromising its financial planning.
Mengão faces Galo away from home in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with important absences in the squad; Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino are confirmed in the list
05 Ago 2025 | 17:59 |
0
Flamengo released, on Tuesday afternoon (05), the list of players called up for the duel against Atlético-MG , which takes place this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Betano do Brasil. After the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the team led by Filipe Luís needs to reverse the score in Belo Horizonte to stay alive in the competition.
Flamengo 's squad will have five confirmed absences due to medical and physical reasons. They are: Danilo (thigh injury), Erick Pulgar (foot surgery), De La Cruz (rehabilitating), Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo ( both undergoing workload management). On the other hand, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino, who had left the field with complaints in the last round of the Brasileirão , are among those listed.
Among the most significant absences are forwards Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo. Both were rested due to fatigue accumulated during the season's string of matches. The club opted to implement load control as a preventative measure to avoid injuries.
Defender Danilo is also recovering from a right hamstring injury . A new scan on Tuesday showed improvement, and the athlete began light field activities with physiotherapists.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha, Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, João Victor, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira
Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
Midfielders: Allan, Arrascaeta, Jorginho, Matheus Gonçalves, Saúl Ñíguez
Forwards: Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
Flamengo will have important reinforcements to face Atlético-MG, in the Copa do Brasil
05 Ago 2025 | 11:56
0
See previous