PLAYER WHO HAS ALREADY BEEN IN FLAMENGO'S SIGHTS ADMITS WISHING TO RETURN TO SOUTH AMERICA

Flamengo and Lazio advanced in negotiations to sign midfielder Marcos Antônio. The player, who has already accepted the Rio club's offer, should be signed on loan with an obligation to buy if certain goals are achieved. However, there are still disagreements regarding the triggers and final values ​​of the operation, according to information from the GE website.

It is agreed that Flamengo will pay an amount for the one-year loan, which will be deducted if the club opts to definitively purchase the player. . The figures for the definitive purchase are being discussed, with expectations of values ​​between 5 and 6 million euros, in addition to bonuses.

The main divergence between the clubs is in the clause that obliges Flamengo to buy the player if he participates in 50% of the games during the loan period. Flamengo and Lazio are still debating what the definition of participation in games will be: whether it will only count appearance, ownership, or the number of minutes played (45 or 90 minutes on the field).

Flamengo prefers that the purchase trigger be related to ownership or the condition of the player playing for 90 minutes. If the goal is not met, the purchase option will be the choice of the Rio club. Despite the impasse, Flamengo is confident that it will find a satisfactory agreement with Lazio and will have Marcos Antônio as a reinforcement in the next transfer window.

Marcos Antônio, 24 years old, is a creation of Athletico-PR's youth teams and a contemporary of Vini Jr in the youth teams. The midfielder has spent time at Estoril, in Portugal, and Shakhtar Donetsk, in Ukraine. He was bought by Lazio in 2023 and loaned to PAOK, from Greece, last season, where he was national champion.

Former BBB member Gabi Martins and federal deputy Euclydes Pettersen were spotted together at a wedding party in Governador Valadares, in the interior of Minas Gerais. The singer and the politician were photographed side by side in a selfie taken by other guests at the event. So far, Gabi Martins has not spoken openly about the relationship and prefers not to post anything about the subject on social media.

In January, the newspaper EXTRA revealed the affair between the two, highlighting that they spent the year new together in Pernambuco, accompanied by friends. The trip extended to Caraíva and Trancoso, in Bahia, including a helicopter ride. After the trip, Gabi returned to Nova Lima, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, where she lives with her family. Euclydes, in turn, divides himself between the capital of Minas Gerais and Governador Valadares, his hometown.

In February, when asked about her relationship with the deputy, Gabi declined to talk. "I'm single, working, focused on my career. I spent Carnival busy, fulfilling a schedule", stated the ex-BBB. Gabi has not been in a relationship since she broke up with gamer Lincoln Lau, in March 2023, after three months together. At the time, she claimed to have been cheated on, while Lincoln claimed to have been attacked by his ex-girlfriend.

Despite public appearances, Gabi Martins maintains discretion about her relationship with Euclydes Pettersen. So far, she has not made any posts about the affair, preferring to focus on her musical career and professional projects.

According to Léo José, Francisco Torgal, a partner at Benfica, finds inspiration in Flamengo's Deliberative Council to implement changes at the Portuguese club. Torgal believes that Benfica's uniform selection process can be significantly improved by adopting practices similar to those of the Rio team.

O Flamengo, one of the most popular and successful clubs in Brazil, has a Deliberative Council that plays a fundamental role in management of the club. This council is responsible for important decisions that affect the direction of the team, including choosing uniforms. The process involves the active participation of members, ensuring that their voices are heard and considered in final decisions.

A MANAGEMENT MODEL 

At Benfica, the current process of choosing uniforms does not appears to meet the expectations of some partners, such as Francisco Torgal. He sees Flamengo's methodology as an example to be followed to improve this dynamic within the Portuguese club. According to Torgal, the inclusion of members in the deliberative process can bring a broader and more diverse perspective, resulting in decisions that are more aligned with the desires and expectations of fans.

The Deliberative Council of Flamengois made up of members elected by the club's members, which guarantees direct representation. These meetings are spaces for debate, where different opinions are discussed before any decision is made. This participatory model has been effective for Flamengo, directly reflecting on fan satisfaction and harmony within the club.