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11 Abr 2024 | 16:59 |
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The new format of the Club World Cup, scheduled for 2025 in the United States, promises to bring significant news, but already makes it clear that great stars of world football, such as Lionel Messi, will be left out of the competition. The last chance for Messi and his team, Inter Miami (USA), to participate in the tournament was lost after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup (Concachampions) by Monterrey. The Florida team was unable to overcome the challenges posed by the Mexican team, even with Messi's return in the second leg, being defeated 3-1 and sealing the aggregate score at 5-2.
On the other hand On the other hand, Brazilian clubs such as Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras already have their participation in the World Cup guaranteed, each having won the Copa Libertadores in recent years. Flamengo, in particular, secured its place by winning the 2022 edition of the South American tournament, standing out as one of South America's representatives in the international competition.
The Concacaf Champions Cup continues its trajectory , determining who else will join the squad of teams at the Club World Cup. With Monterrey advancing to the semi-finals, where they will face Columbus Crew, and with América de México and Pachuca still in contention, the competition promises to be fierce until the end. Only one of these teams will get the place to face, among others, the red and black team from Rio on North American soil.
Messi's situation becomes particularly notable, not only for his contribution to world football, but also for the change of scenery when he transferred to Inter Miami. With the elimination, the Argentine star and the fans are left with the expectation of a possible new chapter in his career, if he wishes to seek Club World Cup glory with another club. For now, there are no signs of a change, which indicates that Messi will watch the 2025 tournament outside the field.
Messi's absence, as well as that of Cristiano Ronaldo — eliminated with Al Nassr in the Asia — highlights the unpredictability and complexity of international competitions, where big stars are not always able to lead their teams to maximum glory. This scenario serves as a reminder that football is, after all, a team sport, where the team often prevails over individual talent.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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