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Léo Pereira's mistakes caused most of Filipe Luís's defeats at Flamengo
01 Ago 2025 | 15:28
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11 Out 2024 | 13:37 |
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German striker Lukas Podolski wore the 1. FC Köln shirt for the last time this Thursday (10), in a scheduled farewell game for a lot of emotion, stars on the field and more than 50 thousand fans present. An idol of the club, Podolski returned to the city of Cologne for another chapter in his journey towards retirement. He, who created a strong connection with Flamengo and wore the Sacred Mantle, was for a long time time a dream of the Red and Black Nation.
Currently on Górnik Zabrze, from Poland, since 2021, Podolski has organized the match between his current club and FC Köln, where he began his professional career. During his spells with the German team, between 2003 and 2006, and from 2009 to 2012, Podolski scored 86 goals in 181 official matches, including leading the way into the Bundesliga in the 2005/06 season.
The farewell game was attended by former German teammates, such as Manuel Neuer. The match ended in a 5-3 victory for Górnik Zabrze over FC Köln, and Podolski, who played for both teams, contributed an assist for the Polish team.
Career and achievements
Champion of theWorld Cup2014 with Germany, Podolski also played in the 2006 World Cup, where he was voted the best young player, and in 2010. Throughout his During his career, the striker lifted trophies at several clubs, including the 2007/08 Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and the 2013/14 FA Cup with Arsenal.
Podolski's connection with Flamengo
It was during the 2014 World Cup, in Brazil, that Podolski began to strengthen his ties with Flamengo fans. The striker was seen in photos wearing the Sacred Mantle, including the World Cup trophy, and interacted with red and black people on social media.
This bond increased fans' expectations of seeing him playing for Flamengo. With his career in decline in Europe, requests for his hiring increased. In 2016, news spread of a 7 million euro proposal made by the club to Galatasaray, from Türkiye, but negotiations did not progress. The following year, while playing for Vissel Kobe, in Japan, Podolski rekindled the fans' hopes by stating that he would like to play in Brazilian football.
Former manager claims to have almost hired Podolski
Flamengo's former vice president of communications, Antônio Tabet, stated in an interview that he was very close to signing Lukas Podolski for Mais Querido. The attacker, however, ended up raising his salary request when the agreement was already signed and did not close the deal.
“I arrived to the guy's manager and asked how much he wanted. He said he wanted 4 million euros, a house, an armored car, a driver, etc. I went to São Paulo, met with an advertising agency and explained the idea. I got the money from an automaker and a beverage brand. I achieved everything”, he said, before completing:
“The guy was going to arrive at Flamengo and play with the number 1 shirt. The CBF sent this letter releasing. Shall we close? I said, I hired the crazy guy. I'm going to make a noise. The guy decided he wanted 6 million euros instead of 4. At the right time he asked for more. I was pissed and went on Twitter, I shouldn't have done it: 'There are players out there who keep saying they want Flamengo but at the time Yellow'”.
Podolski makes a point of remembering Flamengo
The German striker on several occasions made a point of remembering Mais Querido during your career. After appearing wearing the Flamengo shirt during the 2014 World Cup, Podolski has already wished him luck in the Copa Libertadores final, sent a 'Happy Birthday' to the club and even posted a photo next to the club's biggest idol, Zico.
During a press conference about the internal crisis and investigations at Alvinegro, Romeu Tuma Jr. cites Mengão as an example of reconstruction and advocates for urgent reforms.
01 Ago 2025 | 18:31 |
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The president of the Corinthians Deliberative Council, Romeu Tuma Júnior, declared this Friday (1st) that the club needs to mirror Flamengo to turn things around. The speech was made during a press conference at the Parque São Jorge theater, where the internal investigations involving the club's management were addressed.
Tuma Jr. called the press to clarify doubts related to the unprecedented crisis rocking Corinthians. During the interview, he was asked about a possible date for new elections if Melo's departure is approved at the assembly scheduled for August 9th.
The director responded emphatically: " I'll score when I feel I should, and as soon as possible. Corinthians needs to turn this page to rise from the ashes; it needs to work. Do you know why? I want to fly with an eagle, an eagle flies with an eagle. We want to be a Flamengo , and we will be."
In addition to issues related to internal politics and the possible change in leadership, Tuma Jr. reinforced the need to reform the club's bylaws. According to him, this is a long-standing issue that needs to be addressed urgently to ensure greater transparency and accountability in management. The reform proposal gained momentum after demonstrations by organized and independent fans at Parque São Jorge.
"We have other pressing matters: reforming the bylaws is my number one priority. I've been fighting for this for many years, ever since I was just a board member. Unfortunately, it wasn't possible. We received proposals from people who love Corinthians and want to change the bylaws," said Tuma, who pledged to move forward with the debate this semester.
Using the example of Flamengo , which faced severe financial and structural crises before establishing itself as a powerhouse in South American football , Romeu Tuma Jr. points to a path of hope and reconstruction. The director's speech shows an intention for transformation, as Bandeira de Mello initiated at the club in 2013.
The striker highlights his identification with the club, proximity to his family and the Brazilian environment as decisive factors in signing with Rubro-Negro.
01 Ago 2025 | 17:00 |
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One day after making his debut for Flamengo in the match against Atlético-MG , valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, Samuel Lino was officially presented at Ninho do Urubu this Friday (1st). The striker celebrated his return to the Rio de Janeiro club and revealed the main reasons that led him to choose Rubro-Negro , even in the face of attractive proposals from European and Arab football.
"It's true that I had very interesting offers from Europe, financially sound offers from Saudi Arabia. But when Flamengo came along with a good offer too, I thought: it's a huge club, a club I've played for and that's always competing for titles , in the top spots, with many players on the Brazilian national team," the player declared.
The player emphasized that, in addition to the club's importance, other factors, such as being closer to his family and the Brazilian cultural environment, influenced his decision. The striker emphasized the importance of reconnecting with elements of his daily life , such as the language and local cuisine, strengthening his emotional bond with the country and the club.
Samuel Lino reveals his choice for Flamengo: "That attracted me much more"
" That attracted me much more than the projects I was offered in Europe and other countries. When you're at a huge club and also close to my family, speaking my language, eating Brazilian food. Everything counted a lot for me to be here today at Flamengo," added the number 16.
Samuel Lino entered the field 13 minutes into the second half in place of Matheus Gonçalves. Despite his limited playing time, Mengão's new signing was one of the team's standout players , creating good attacking chances. He even found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Still, his performance was positive and excited the coaching staff and fans.
The striker made his debut against Atlético-MG and revealed a conversation with the Flamengo coach that helped him understand the tactical model adopted by the red-black team.
01 Ago 2025 | 16:10 |
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Flamengo made the arrival of striker Samuel Lino official this Friday (1st) . The athlete, who belonged to Atlético de Madrid, already had his first opportunity on the field last Thursday (31) , in front of the red-black fans, during the match against Atlético-MG. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the player showed personality and revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís.
— I had a conversation with Filipe, he showed me the game model and also showed me that within this game model that Flamengo plays , I had already been doing some things at Atlético de Madrid (ESP), which is being open, asking for the ball behind, giving that depth to the team —, said the striker.
Understanding the tactical system was essential for Samuel Lino's confidence at the beginning of his career at the club. In an interview, he expressed optimism about his adaptation and promised to do everything the club's manager asked of him.
"And when I saw it, I thought, 'That's great,' because this way I'll be more relaxed and I can quickly adapt to the style of play he demands. And after that conversation, I understood what he wants and I'm going to try to put it into practice in the games," said Flamengo 's number 16.
After the setback against Atlético-MG, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship . On Sunday (03), the team faces Ceará at Castelão, at 6:30 pm, for the 18th round. With Samuel Lino already available, the expectation is that the player will gain more minutes and can effectively contribute to the team's performance away from home.
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