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29 Mai 2025 | 18:11 |
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Wednesday night at Maracanã was marked not only by Flamengo 's performance on the field, but also by the vibrant presence of an old acquaintance: João Gomes. The midfielder, currently playing for Wolverhampton in England, made a point of being among the crowd in the North Sector, where the bass drum beat echoes louder and the passion turns into collective combustion.
No box seats, mixed zones or VIP spaces. João chose cement, concrete, the soul of the stands. Alongside the Red-Black Race, he sang, jumped and raised the Sacred Mantle in the air. A rare moment for an athlete playing abroad, and even more so for someone who already has a name in the club's history.
The video released by Flamengo on social media one day after the game captured the essence of the reunion: João wearing a fan cap, sweaty, smiling and completely surrendered to the feeling. At one point, he takes off his shirt and twirls it above his head, as a symbol of the passion that never cooled.
João has a long-standing connection with Flamengo. A product of the youth academy, he became a key player in 2022, the year in which he helped lead the team to victory in the Libertadores. It is no wonder that many call him the “Pitbull of America”. And, by all indications, this connection was not lost with the move to the Premier League.
While Vini Jr, another famous Flamengo fan, watched the match from a reserved box, João preferred to be fully immersed. And the choice did not go unnoticed by the fans. The stands were thrilled not only with the game, but with the unexpected presence of their idol. "Our child. Our love. This is life, my Flamengo. I love you and trust you, always," wrote a fan on Flamengo's post. Another was direct: "He did what Gabigol didn't have the courage to do." Marisa, in good humor, joked: "They say he's still up there in the stands singing 😂."
Midfielder wants to stay at Mengão until the end of his career and an absurd season should bring results for a contract extension
05 Out 2025 | 15:00 |
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Flamengo and Giorgian De Arrascaeta are close to sealing a new contract agreement . Talks resumed in recent weeks, and new meetings are expected to take place during the FIFA World Cup break, with the aim of finalizing the details of a renewal until December 2028, with an automatic extension until 2029 subject to performance targets. This information was provided by the 'GE' portal.
The number 10 is currently under contract with the club until the end of 2026, but he has publicly expressed his desire to stay longer. Initially, the board saw no need to bring forward the negotiations , but their stance has changed given the Uruguayan's prominence, as he is enjoying his highest-scoring season since joining Flamengo in 2019.
Flamengo has already received the midfielder's salary expectations and has continued the talks that began in February, which had been interrupted in May. Negotiations are being led by executive director José Boto and businessman Daniel Fonseca , a former Uruguayan international who has been responsible for Arrascaeta's career.
After initial unease, when negotiations were postponed on the grounds that the issue would only be resumed in 2025 , the parties are now in sync and optimistic. Fonseca and Boto are expected to meet again next week in Rio de Janeiro to advance the agreement.
The club's board decided to address the issue during the strike period to avoid distracting from the season's sporting objectives. In addition to Arrascaeta, the club also plans to extend Filipe Luís's contract.
Arrascaeta has 19 goals and 13 assists in 48 appearances for Flamengo in 2025, figures that place him as one of the squad's standout performers. In 2019 alone, his first year with the club, he directly contributed to more goals: 18 scored and 19 assists.
Mengão goes to Arena Fonte Nova this Sunday (5) to face Tricolor in the 27th round of the Brasileirão seeking to remain in the lead
05 Out 2025 | 14:00 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova , in Salvador. The duel is valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship and will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere (pay-per-view).
The Rubro-Negro faces the Tricolor with some important absences : Erick Pulgar remains out for physical reconditioning after recovering from a fifth metatarsal injury in his right foot. The midfielder is only expected to return after the next FIFA International Matchday.
Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are suspended after receiving their third yellow card in the draw with Cruzeiro on Thursday (02). Saúl Ñíguez felt pain in his left ankle and did not travel to Salvador , being preserved by the technical committee.
Coach Rogério Ceni will need to be creative when putting together a team against Flamengo . Bahia has 13 players out due to injuries and suspensions:
Bahia (Rogerio Ceni): Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Ze Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo) and Willian Jose.
Flamengo (Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Leo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz (Allan), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Mengão will go to Arena Fonte Nova to face the tricolor, which has a lot of absences for the clash in the 27th round of the competition.
05 Out 2025 | 13:00 |
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Bahia held its last training session this Saturday morning (4) before the match against Flamengo , in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The preparation, which lasted two days, ended with tactical work led by Rogério Ceni , while the defensive sector underwent specific activities under the guidance of assistant Nelson Simões.
The Tricolor coach faces a long list of 12 absences, including suspensions and players sent to the medical department. On the other hand, the coach received two pieces of good news: the return of Acevedo after serving a suspension, and the possible early return of defender David Duarte, who trained with the squad and may be included earlier than expected. His return was scheduled for after the FIFA international break.
If David Duarte is released, he will form a central defensive partnership with Rezende. Otherwise, Fredi Lippert is expected to fill the role . The main offensive doubt is on the left side of the attack, where Iago Borduchi, Michel Araújo, Cauly, and Tiago are competing for the suspended Sanabria's spot.
Bahia's likely lineup is: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte (or Fredi), Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro ; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araújo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
Bahia and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Arena Fonte Nova Betting House, in Salvador . Tricolor comes from a defeat in the Brasileirão and needs to win to stay close to the G-4 and remain within the classification zone for the Libertadores, since São Paulo appears only two points behind in the table.
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