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ATLÉTICO-MG PLAYER MARKS AND HONORS VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR AT LIBERTADORES

Ponta dos Mineiros scored 2 goals against Atlético PR in the Libertadores

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The first games of the 4th round of the Libertadores, saw the leader of group G, Atlético PR, traveling to Mineirão to face 3rd place, Atlético MG. The miners were forced to win to continue fighting for qualification for the next phase of the Libertadores, and so it was.


The first half had no goals, but the second half started in a fulminant way with Atlético PR placing themselves ahead of the scorer 6 minutes into the second half. The answer came in the 23rd minute of the second half, and in the 42nd minute, Paulinho turned the score around with a free kick.


When celebrating one of the goals, Paulinho raised his right fist in the air. When asked if the gesture was in support of Vini Jr, the left winger confirmed that it was:


“(The celebration) It was to show full support for Vinícius. We play together in the youth team, we are the same age. During the youth teams we always had a great partnership and we are very sad about what happened out there. I told him that we are going to fight until the end against this ridiculous racism, which some people on the European continent and here too (Brazil) are still trying to spread around the world. To say that he has my and Atlético’s full support.”




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Flamengo U-20 Enters the World Radar After Beating Bayer Leverkusen

With technical prominence, media coverage and international interaction, the Rio de Janeiro club once again shows why it is called “Most Beloved”

Flamengo is in the international spotlight after the Rio de Janeiro team's excellent performance against Ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen (Flamengo)
Flamengo is in the international spotlight after the Rio de Janeiro team's excellent performance against Ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen (Flamengo)

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Flamengo U-20 experienced a magical night at Estádio da Gávea. In an international friendly match held on Friday (18), the red-black team not only won, but also crushed Bayer Leverkusen (GER) 5-1.


A THROW IN HISTORY


The match, besides marking coach Erik ten Hag's debut for the Germans, also represented an affirmation of the strength of the Rio de Janeiro club's youth academy. To crown the evening, the Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up in red and black in a special tribute.


The friendly match between Flamengo U-20 and Bayer Leverkusen took place in a historic setting . To host the match, Flamengo's management set up temporary stands in Gávea.

BAYERN GETS THE WORST


Despite the high expectations surrounding the debut of Erik ten Hag , formerly of Ajax and Manchester United, it was the young talents from the club's youth academy who shone. Bayer Leverkusen's only goal was scored by Montrell Culbreath late in the match.

Flamengo's U-20 victory had significant repercussions in countries like Germany, England, and the Netherlands. Many European fans expressed surprise at the thrashing of Leverkusen, which has gained notoriety on the European stage in recent years.


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Joshua praises Flamengo after thrashing Leverkusen: "I feel at home..."

The player will soon be able to join other big names revealed at the club such as Vinícius Júnior, Lucas Paquetá and Reinier

The striker and great promise of Flamengo's youth academy, spoke after the friendly against Bayern Leverkusen (Flamengo)
The striker and great promise of Flamengo's youth academy, spoke after the friendly against Bayern Leverkusen (Flamengo)

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Flamengo striker Joshua is one of the most promising players in the club's youth academy. At 18, the attacking midfielder is known for his tactical intelligence, agility, and the way he feels at home at Gávea. Having played since the U-11s, he is considered one of the club's biggest prospects for the coming years.





Joshua on his career at Flamengo: "When I come here, I feel at home. It's like I'm playing on the street."



In an international friendly match held at the José Bastos Padilha Stadium in Gávea, Flamengo U-20 faced Bayer Leverkusen and won 5-1. Joshua started and helped the team to a 4-0 lead in the first half.

A VERY IMPORTANT NAME

With the score practically decided, the athlete was rested in the final stage. The solid performance drew attention not only to the large scoreline, but also to the resourcefulness of the young Flamengo players, especially Joshua Flamengo, who actively participated in the offensive playmaking.

JOSHUA HAS A DECISIVE ROLE

Joshua has been with Flamengo since the U-11 and U-12 categories. His entire training took place at Ninho do Urubu. His familiarity with the club, the fields, and the environment directly contributes to his strong performance.

Joshua is currently enjoying the best phase of his career. Playing for both the U-20 team and the professional squad, the youngster has already scored his first goal for the Sacred Mantle and participated in preparations for international tournaments, such as the Youth World Cup.



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Could Pedro be Flamengo's relief against Fluminense?

Filipe Luís tries to manage the squad with a firm hand, and the striker needs to perform in training and matches to regain his place at the club.

Flamengo striker Pedro is expected to be included in the squad for the clash against Fluminense at Maracanã this Sunday (Flamengo)
Flamengo striker Pedro is expected to be included in the squad for the clash against Fluminense at Maracanã this Sunday (Flamengo)

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Pedro's situation at Flamengo has been in the spotlight again in recent days. The number 9 has been sidelined since the match against São Paulo due to a combination of factors: subpar training performance, behavioral issues, and unresolved internal issues.


PROBLEMS SOLVED BY THE COACH


According to coach Filipe Luís, the center forward wasn't as physically fit as the other players and showed little commitment to his activities. The incident triggered a series of developments that put the player's future at the Rio de Janeiro club in doubt.


FILIPE LUÍS WAS VERY INCISIVE

During the press conference following the loss to São Paulo, Filipe Luís was blunt when commenting on Pedro's performance at Flamengo. He said the player had the worst physical performance of any athlete during preparation and described his behavior in training as "regrettable" and "disrespectful."


The firm tone surprised some of the press and fans, as a coach rarely publicly exposes an athlete in such a way. The statement generated significant backlash on social media and behind the scenes at the club.

Two days later, the striker spoke out. In a statement posted on social media, Pedro acknowledged his drop in performance but said he felt disrespected by the way the club and the coach handled the situation.


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