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Corinthians x Flamengo: tickets for the general public start this Wednesday (24)
24 Set 2025 | 11:45
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Flamengo faces Estudiantes, this Thursday (25), in La Plata, for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. For the decision, Rubro-Negro enters the field with only one suspended player: Guillermo Varela .
The Uruguayan right-back has two yellow cards, both received in the round of 16 clashes against Internacional. If he receives another yellow card, he will be suspended for the first leg of the semifinals, should they qualify . Varela is expected to start against Argentina, as he did not play in the derby against Vasco.
If Flamengo receives a card and advances, Emerson Royal is expected to take the starting position in the first leg of the semifinal against Racing . CONMEBOL has already decided that Flamengo will play the first leg at Maracanã and the second at El Cilindro Stadium in Avellaneda.
Jorginho on Estudiantes vs Flamengo: "We know the importance of the game"
Another highlight of the match is the return of Jorginho , who has recovered from a left thigh injury that sidelined him for the matches against Grêmio, Juventude, Estudiantes and Vasco. The midfielder is once again an option for Filipe Luís to reinforce the midfield .
In an interview with Flamengo TV, the Italian-Brazilian expressed confidence: "We know how important the game is, and I'm personally looking forward to getting back on the field. It's been a long time, I'm not used to this , so the desire to help my teammates and Flamengo is enormous. We have to keep believing, playing our football, regardless of where the game is," he stated.
The match marks Flamengo's return to Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium after 31 years. In 1993, the Rio de Janeiro team was defeated 2-0 and eliminated from the Supercopa Libertadores. Now, they arrive in a more favorable position: they won the first leg at Maracanã , 2-1, and need a draw to advance to the semifinals.
Even with the support of coach Filipe Luís, Flamengo's board only intends to analyze Allan's renewal in mid-2026, prioritizing other names.
24 Set 2025 | 12:44 |
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Defensive midfielder Allan seized his opportunity in Flamengo's starting lineup after Erick Pulgar 's injury and has made 13 appearances in the Brasileirão Betano. The midfielder has received praise from the coaching staff and has the support of coach Filipe Luís to remain a key player in the Flamengo squad as they embark on a new contract renewal.
Despite the current situation, Flamengo 's board has no intention of opening renewal negotiations with Allan at this time. According to Fabrício Lopes of the Resenha Rubro-Negra channel, the player's future will only be discussed in mid-2026 , following director José Boto's guidance to prioritize players with contracts close to expiring.
While postponing the definition of Allan's future, Flamengo is focusing its efforts on renewing Arrascaeta, whose contract runs until 2026, with the intention of extending it until 2028. In addition, the club is also trying to guarantee the permanence of its own coach Filipe Luís , who is negotiating a salary increase to renew his contract.
The clash between Flamengo x Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium. The match will be broadcast by ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) and will not be shown on open TV.
In the first leg, Pedro and Varela scored the winning goals for the red-and-black team in the first half. Despite the result, the club challenged the refereeing, particularly after Gonzalo Plata's red card was sent off . Days later, CONMEBOL overturned the red card and cleared the Ecuadorian for the second leg.
Even with speculation about Casemiro, the red-black board does not intend to open negotiations before defining the renewal of the Mais Querido coach
24 Set 2025 | 12:26 |
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News from England stirred up the Brazilian football scene this Monday (22). According to information from journalist Samuel Luckhurst, from the English newspaper The Sun, Manchester United is not expected to renew Casemiro's contract, which runs until June 2026. With that, the 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder will be able to sign a pre-contract at the beginning of 2025, leaving him free to negotiate with clubs in other countries.
Speculation has reignited debate on social media about a possible interest from Flamengo . The Rio de Janeiro club has been investing heavily in the European market recently, signing players like Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Saúl, Carrascal, and Emerson Royal.
According to reports from the Gazeta do Urubu website, the club's board of directors does not intend to open negotiations for new signings before the end of the current season. The focus at this time is on renewing coach Filipe Luís's contract, which will be prioritized before any moves for reinforcements for 2025 or 2026.
Casemiro joined Manchester United in 2022 after a €70 million transfer (approximately R$429 million at the time). For the English club, he has already played 130 matches, scoring 18 goals and providing 11 assists. At Real Madrid, his record is even more impressive: more than 330 appearances and five Champions League titles.
At Flamengo, the debate over Casemiro revolves around his fit with Filipe Luís's current squad. Currently, the starting midfield consists of Jorginho, Saúl, and Arrascaeta , but the arrival of an athlete of the Brazilian midfielder's caliber could bring international experience, marking ability, and leadership to the team.
Mengão continues to keep an eye on opportunities that arise to strengthen its squad and has a Peixe athlete as one of its main targets.
24 Set 2025 | 12:15 |
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In the last transfer window, Flamengo strengthened Filipe Luís' squad with four players : Carrascal, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl. However, behind the scenes, the club also attempted to sign Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão .
Cruzeiro offered around €7 million (R$45 million at the time), but the São Paulo club rejected the offer. The search for a goalkeeper is linked to the future of Matheus Cunha, Rossi's immediate backup . The goalkeeper has a pre-contract with Cruzeiro valid from 2026.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo hasn't ruled out another attempt at Gabriel Brazão, but only in 2026, when the next window opens . Despite this, the Santos player isn't the only option: the club is considering other names for the position and also maintains its desire to sign a new center forward.
In the last transfer window, Rubro-Negro tried to sign Lucas Beltrán, currently at Valencia (on loan from Fiorentina), and was also interested in Taty Castellanos , from Lazio, but negotiations were unsuccessful. Pedro's return to high levels of performance, however, could slow down the club's search for a player in this role.
Signed in 2024, when Santos was playing in Serie B, Brazão quickly became a starter and became one of the team's standout players . Between 2024 and 2025, the goalkeeper played 69 games and kept 24 clean sheets. His contract with Santos runs until December 2028.
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