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19 Ago 2025 | 21:26
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Bahia left Maracanã with yet another defeat in the Brazilian Championship, but Cauly preferred to highlight the team's collective performance. In an interview shortly after the final whistle, the midfielder praised his teammates' attitude against Flamengo, despite the difficulty of playing away from home.
— I think we played a good game. We are at a disadvantage when we concede a goal early on, but we fought hard to get the result. It is very difficult to play here, everyone knows that — said Cauly.
The only goal of the match came early. Seven minutes into the first half, Michael made a perfect cross and Arrascaeta appeared free to head the ball past Bahia's goalkeeper. The play ended up being decisive in the outcome of the match. Even with the advantage, Flamengo continued to create chances. The team had other clear opportunities, especially in the final minutes, even after Gerson was sent off. The midfielder received a straight red card and left the Rubro-Negro with one less player.
Despite the narrow score, the duel was intense. Both Flamengo and Bahia suffered from physical fatigue, and both coaches had to make forced changes. On the Bahia side, Rogério Ceni opted to preserve important names considering the tight schedule and commitments in the Libertadores.
At Flamengo, Tite also made changes. Names such as Pedro, De La Cruz and Wesley started on the bench. In addition, the coach had to deal with two absences in the first half: Allan and Pulgar left with injuries. The changes, however, did not prevent the Rubro-Negro from maintaining its dominant stance. With more possession of the ball and territorial control, the Rio de Janeiro team managed the advantage and left the field with three more points in the Brasileirão.
The victory took Flamengo to the top of the table and extended the team's positive streak at Maracanã. Bahia, despite the defeat, demonstrated competitiveness and organization against one of the favorites for the title. Cauly's analysis reflects a common scenario among clubs that face Flamengo at home: the weight of Maracanã, combined with the technical quality of the red-and-black squad, poses challenges from the start.
The new agreement will bring the Rio de Janeiro club R$268 million per year and positions the team among the biggest contracts in world football with the betting house.
19 Ago 2025 | 23:38 |
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Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, this Tuesday (19), the master sponsorship contract with Betano , one of the global leaders in sports betting. The link will begin on August 20, 2025 and will remain valid until December 31, 2028 , guaranteeing the club R$268 million per season. The agreement is considered the largest ever signed in national football.
The partnership includes brand exposure on the uniforms of the professional team and also on Olympic sports such as volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer. Additionally, the company will be featured on Flamengo TV content, expanding commercial integration and global visibility. The board emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to financial support, but opens doors to new business opportunities.
With values comparable to those of European football giants, the contract brings Flamengo closer to clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona. For comparison, Flamengo's partnership surpasses sponsorships from clubs like Ajax, whose partnership with Ziggo generates only €8 million (approximately R$51 million) per year. This amount places the Brazilian team in 10th place in the world rankings for largest sponsorship deals.
This Wednesday (20), at 8:30 am, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista , known as Bap, will be live on Flamengo TV alongside Guilherme Augusto Figueiredo, General Director of Betano Brasil. The conversation will be led by João Guilherme and will cover the details of the negotiation considered historic.
The striker is accompanying the delegation to Porto Alegre for the match against Internacional, but is experiencing a period of uncertainty and low minutes.
19 Ago 2025 | 22:44 |
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Striker Juninho traveled with the Flamengo squad to Porto Alegre, where the team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20) , for the decisive clash of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. However, the player's use is not yet confirmed . Out of the last match against Colorado for the Brazilian Championship, the center forward lost space in recent weeks and was not related in three consecutive games, including the first leg duel at Maracanã.
Internally, the club's board is evaluating the athlete's future, as he has received inquiries from Saudi Arabian football clubs, with loan proposals rejected by the club. Previously, Juninho was close to a move to Sevilla earlier this year.
Negotiations, however, were halted after coach Filipe Luís intervened, contacting the striker to convince him to join Mengão's project. The investment was substantial: R$37.2 million to acquire the number 23, who currently has no place on the team.
In 2025, Juninho played 22 matches for Flamengo , scoring just three goals and providing no assists. He played 726 minutes that season, almost always sporadically used by Filipe Luís. In the Carioca Championship, he appeared in eight matches and scored two goals.
He has already played six times in the Brasileirão, without finding the net. In the Libertadores, he played four games and scored one goal , while in the national cups and the Club World Cup, he failed to stand out.
Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio
19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |
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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.
The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.
Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.
Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet
Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei
Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão
Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia
Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata
Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia
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