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IHHH BOY! REFEREE OF FLAMENGO

With the next match in which Zanovelli referees involving Flamengo, the expectation is for more tension and controversy even before the start of the match

Photo: Internet
Photo: Internet

05 Mai 2024 | 17:06 |

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Referee Paulo Cesar Zanovelli, born in Minas Gerais, left the field at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium in the last clash between Bragantino and Flamengo with more than just whistles and cards in his pocket. In his summary, the judge laid out a direct accusation against Mengão's football director, Bruno Spindel. According to Zanovelli, after the final whistle that determined the draw at 1-1, Spindel didn't mince words: "You're kidding me."


The confusion didn't stop there. During the press conference, the board of Flamengo aimed his criticism at the referee, accusing him of having ignored a penalty for Luiz Araújo during the confrontation.


“I also inform you that after the end of the match, the football director from the Flamengo team, Mr. Bruno Spindel, said the following words to the refereeing team: 'You're messing with us, since the Botafogo game the VAR has been hurting us'”, noted Paulo Cesar Zanovelli in the match summary .


FLAMENGO clearly: "A president of a club says that there is theft, that there is fraud, that there is manipulation, and game after game they harm the club Flamengo, game after game. It is always against Flamengo.”

The Flamengo leader's criticism did not spare even the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), demanding an attitude from the entity in the face of the errors highlighted by Zanovelli.


“Fabrício Bruno suffers a foul at Maracanã, the VAR does not call it. Luiz Araújo suffers a penalty and nothing. And a president says there is robbery and they are only harming Flamengo. Are we going to have to say that there is robbery too? What about manipulation? Are we going to have to say this too? The CBF does nothing. The referee who comes into a corner against Flamengo”, concluded Spindel.



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When will Flamengo play again? Check out this week's games

After beating Juventude and ending a historic taboo, Rubro-Negro releases training schedule and decisive games at Maracanã for the Libertadores quarterfinals

Flamengo prepares for the decisive week's games against Estudiantes in the Libertadores and Vasco in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Flamengo prepares for the decisive week's games against Estudiantes in the Libertadores and Vasco in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 12:30 |

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After defeating Juventude in the Brazilian Championship , Flamengo will have a busy week with matches in the Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão. Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores . The first leg will be held at the Maracanã on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).


This will be the ninth official meeting between the teams. In the previous eight, Mengão won three, drew four, and suffered only one defeat against the Argentines. The semifinals will be determined in the second leg in Argentina.


CLASSIC AGAINST VASCO


After the Libertadores, Flamengo returns to the Brasileirão and faces Vasco at Maracanã on September 21st at 5:30 pm, in the 24th round . This will be the fifth meeting between the rivals in 2025. In the Carioca, Flamengo won all three games, and in the first round of the national championship, the derby ended goalless.

FLAMENGO WEEK AGENDA


Flamengo has released its professional football schedule for the week of September 15-21. After beating Juventude and ending a 28-year away drought, the team now focuses on crucial matches in the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Brazilian Championship.

Training will take place at CT George Helal on four dates : Tuesday (16/09), at 9:30 am; Wednesday (17/09), at 3:30 pm; Friday (19/09), at 3:30 pm; and Saturday (20/09), at 9:30 am. There are no activities scheduled for Monday (15/09).



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Ancelotti reveals whether Vini Jr. has already secured a spot in the World Cup

The striker had the best seasons of his career under the command of the national team coach, which could leave him in good condition for the World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti reveals that Vini Jr, ex-Flamengo, already has a guaranteed spot with him for the World Cup - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Carlo Ancelotti reveals that Vini Jr, ex-Flamengo, already has a guaranteed spot with him for the World Cup - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

15 Set 2025 | 11:44 |

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The final stretch of preparation for the World Cup is approaching. With the qualifiers over , the Brazilian national team will now focus solely on friendlies until the final squad is named . Some certainties are already beginning to take shape in Carlo Ancelotti's mind, as he has secured key players for the World Cup.





Ancelotti on Vini Jr's place at the World Cup: "If he's okay, yes"


VINICIUS JR. AND RODRYGO WITH ASSURED SPOT


In an interview with ESPN, the Italian coach didn't hesitate when talking about the Real Madrid duo: "A guaranteed spot? If he's healthy, yes ( Vini will go to the World Cup). He has to be at his best. (Rodrygo) too . If he's at his best, Rodrygo is a very good player. You can't talk to me about Rodrygo and Vini. I won Champions Leagues with them," Ancelotti stated.

STÊVÃO GAINS SPACE

Another name that stands out is Estêvão, formerly of Palmeiras and now at Chelsea. The coach highlighted the young man's personality and his quick adaptation to the Premier League: "I really like Estêvão, he has character, and he's started well. Not only for this World Cup, but he will be very important for the future of the national team, " he assessed.

THE ENDRICK CASE

Endrick, however, is experiencing a different scenario. Ancelotti knows the striker well from his Real Madrid days, but admits that the fierce competition has hindered his development: "Well, Endrick is like Estêvão. He's a great talent. I think Estêvão was lucky. The problem with young players who go to Europe is that they have a leading role here, but not much of a leading role there . I coached Endrick for a year and really liked him as a person, as a professional," he explained.

WHAT'S AHEAD

Until the final call-up, the team will play six friendlies. The first two will be played in October in Asia:

  • South Korea vs. Brazil – October 10, 8 a.m. (Brasília time)
  • Japan vs Brazil – October 14th, at 7:30 am (Brasília time)



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Flamengo sets the week's agenda with a focus on the Libertadores and the derby against Vasco

After the victory over Juventude, Rubro-Negro turns its attention to the Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes and faces its rival in the Brasileirão

Flamengo sets the week's schedule with training at CT George Helal and decisive matches against Estudiantes and Vasco at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Flamengo sets the week's schedule with training at CT George Helal and decisive matches against Estudiantes and Vasco at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 11:29 |

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Flamengo has released its professional football schedule for the week of September 15-21. After beating Juventude and ending a 28-year away drought, the club now focuses on crucial matches in the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.


Training takes place at CT George Helal: Tuesday (16/09) at 9:30 am, Wednesday (17/09) at 3:30 pm, Friday (19/09) at 3:30 pm and Saturday (20/09) at 9:30 am . There are no activities scheduled for Monday (15/09).


LIBERTADORES QUARTER-FINALS


Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Conmebol Libertadores . The first leg will be played at the Maracanã on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.

This will be the ninth official matchup between the teams. In the eight previous meetings, Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost only one to the Argentines . The return leg will be in Argentina, deciding who advances to the semifinals.


CLASSIC AGAINST VASCO

After the international match, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. The team faces Vasco on September 21st, at 5:30 pm, also at Maracanã . This will be the fifth meeting between the teams in 2025. In the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo won three times: 2-0 in the first round, 1-0, and 2-1 in the semifinals. In the first round of the Brasileirão, the derby ended in a goalless draw.


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