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Esperance player contradicts himself when talking about Flamengo

Flamengo's debut in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place against Yan Sasse's Espérance on the 16th.

Yan also played for Coritiba, Atlético-MG and Vasco in Brazil, but it was the new FIFA competition that made him accept the African team
Yan also played for Coritiba, Atlético-MG and Vasco in Brazil, but it was the new FIFA competition that made him accept the African team

09 Jun 2025 | 10:03 |

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Former Vasco player, Brazilian Yan Sasse is the Tunisians' main bet up front. The striker is responsible for scoring the team's goals, and in the Club World Cup , Mengão's defense needs to be focused on the athlete. Mainly because he seems to study the opponent a lot. In an interview with Uol, he reveals that his teammates seek him out to talk about Flamengo.
I have shown some videos, warned the players"


Yan Sasse then puts up videos, games and current affairs of the Gávea team and seeks to give guidance to the Tunisian club's players in an attempt to prepare well for the difficult match against Rubro-Negro.


"The people who have asked me the most about Flamengo are my teammates. I have shown them some videos, alerting the players about the way Brazilian football plays and the quality of the athletes we are going to face" , reveals the player.


CONTRADICTION IN SPEECH

Yan Sasse, however, ends up contradicting himself . After saying that he issues warnings and that his teammates often seek him out to talk about Flamengo, the player claims that Espérance is not worried about Mengão . Furthermore, the striker says that the Tunisian team sees itself above, understanding that it is the Most Loved in the World who needs to worry.


"For cultural reasons, they don't tend to worry too much about their opponent. In their minds, it's Flamengo who needs to worry about Espérance because they'll be facing a great team," he comments.

CLUB WORLD CUP WAS CRUCIAL FOR YAN SASSE TO PLAY FOR ESPÉRANCE

When he went to Tunisia, it was already known that Espérance could qualify through the FIFA rankings. This encouraged the player to accept the challenge: "Of all the opportunities that came up, this was the one that pleased me the most. The day they approached me, they told me that there was this opportunity to qualify for the Club World Cup. I think that was what got me the most" , concludes Yan Sasse.

Flamengo's debut in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be against Yan Sasse's Espérance. The teams will face each other on June 16th at 10pm (Brasília time).


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Filipe Luís says Bruno Henrique will continue playing for Flamengo

Mengão beat Internacional 1-0 with a goal from the striker and the coach returned to address the player's trial, which has not yet been scheduled.

Filipe Luís once again emphasizes Bruno Henrique's presumption of innocence after Flamengo's victory - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Filipe Luís once again emphasizes Bruno Henrique's presumption of innocence after Flamengo's victory - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Ago 2025 | 08:51 |

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Bruno Henrique started last Wednesday (13) and scored the winning goal for Flamengo over Internacional, 1-0, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The lineup generated debates, as days before new developments emerged in the accusation of fraud in sports results involving the striker.


Filipe Luís on Flamengo's Bruno Henrique: "Until he is tried and convicted, he is innocent"


"My treatment of him is the same. He's presumed innocent . Until he's tried and convicted, he's innocent," said coach Filipe Luís at a press conference at Maracanã. This isn't the first time the coach has addressed the issue, and he's stated that he will continue using the player.


UNDERSTAND THE CASE

The investigation began in November 2023, when Bruno Henrique received a yellow card and, later, a red card in Flamengo 's match against Santos . Three bookmakers registered suspicious activity linked to the possibility of the player being cautioned.


Conversations extracted from the attacker's cell phone, in which he and his brother Wander discuss the possibility of receiving a card, became key pieces of evidence in the case . The case, which had been stalled, resumed progress in 2025.

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On August 12, a petition called for Bruno Henrique and his brother to be charged with alleged fraud , in addition to fraud. Judge Fernando Brandini Barbagalo, however, upheld the decision not to arrest them, stating that there was no risk of flight.

If convicted, the brothers could face sentences of two to six years in prison, plus a fine. While the case continues, Bruno Henrique remains at Filipe Luís's disposal . If convicted, the striker could be suspended from football for up to two years.



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Former Flamengo player Gabigol could be leaving Cruzeiro after less than a season

The striker is unable to continue as a starter for Raposa due to Kaio Jorge's good form and is already looking forward to a move abroad.

After less than a season, Gabigol, ex-Flamengo, may be leaving Cruzeiro - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV
After less than a season, Gabigol, ex-Flamengo, may be leaving Cruzeiro - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV

15 Ago 2025 | 08:35 |

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Gabigol left Flamengo at the beginning of this season after not renewing his contract and signing with Cruzeiro . However, his stay at the Minas Gerais club may be short-lived: the striker is being targeted by teams in Saudi Arabia , according to Rádio Tupi.


The future of the former Flamengo striker is uncertain. He's currently losing his place in the team due to the excellent form of Kaio Jorge , the Brasileirão's top scorer, and the board's search for new attacking reinforcements. The combination of these factors has opened the door for international clubs to approach him.


SEASON BY CRUISE


In 2025, Gabigol played 30 matches for Cruzeiro, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists under Leonardo Jardim . Despite a strong start, the loss of a starting spot and early elimination from international competitions diminished his prominence.

FLAMENGO CONTINUES IN THE LIBERTADORES


Meanwhile, his former club is going through the opposite moment. Flamengo beat Internacional 1-0 last Wednesday (13) at Maracanã, and took the lead in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, needing only a draw next Wednesday (20) to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals.

BEFORE THAT…

Despite a decisive moment in the Libertadores, Flamengo now focuses its efforts on the Brasileirão, when it faces Internacional in the 20th round and the first of the second half of the Championship. Flamengo leads the competition with 40 points, three more than Gabigol's second-place Cruzeiro, but with a game in hand.



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Flamengo already knows when it will choose a new master sponsor

Mengão recently terminated its contract with Pixbet and received two astronomical proposals to display in the most prestigious space of the Manto Sagrado

Flamengo schedules a meeting of the Deliberative Council to approve a new master sponsor - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo schedules a meeting of the Deliberative Council to approve a new master sponsor - Photo: Reproduction

15 Ago 2025 | 08:20 |

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Flamengo called a meeting of the Deliberative Council for next Tuesday (19) which will have as its agenda the approval of the new master sponsor of professional football. The decision comes shortly after the termination of the contract with Pixbet , which ended this Thursday (14).


DISPUTED SPACE


The battle for the most prestigious spot at the Sacred Mantle is between two sports betting giants: Superbet and Betano . The former already has its brand on the uniforms of São Paulo and Fluminense; the latter is a sponsor of the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro , reinforcing its market share.


According to Poder360, the Flamengo board is seeking not only the highest financial value but also a solid partner with a positive image who prioritizes Flamengo in its marketing and expansion plans. The goal is to establish a strategic, stable, and long-term partnership. 7k Bet expressed interest but withdrew from the competition.

RECORD VALUES


The previous contract with Pixbet provided for R$105 million in the first year, R$115 million in the second, and R$125 million in the third, plus bonuses. Superbet's proposal, according to the publication, exceeds R$200 million annually—a figure that, if confirmed , would set a new record in Brazilian soccer.

The amount offered by Betano has not yet been revealed. The final decision will be made by the board members next week and will determine which brand will occupy the most valuable jersey in South America in the coming days. Therefore, next Sunday (17), Flamengo should have the space empty for the game against Internacional.


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