Soccer
14 Ago 2024 | 14:28 |
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Flamengo is among those classified for the new FIFA Club World Cup which will be held in June 15 to July 13, 2025. The tournament will take place in the United States and will serve as a test event before the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the three North American countries (Canada, USA and Mexico).
The competition, however, has been the target of numerous criticisms, mainly from Europeans. Right-back Dani Carvajal and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, in a press conference ahead of the UEFA Super Cup, disputed the calendar set up by FIFA and said it was impossible to maintain high performance with so many games.
“It doesn't make any sense. I repeat what I said before: It is impossible for us to maintain a great level and maximum performance having to travel to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the new FIFA Club World Cup”, said Carvajal. The Spaniard also said that athletes make a lot of trips on FIFA Dates and assured that no player can be at full capacity after 72 games.
Midfielder Valverde agreed with his clubmate and also added the fact that South American players who play in Europe have to make long trips during FIFA Dates when returning to their home country.
“Those who are from South America, for each national team game, have 12-hour trips and then play the next day. Obviously, it's very complicated. For example, this year, we have already trained much less. We have much less energy for this year and it will be difficult. We will try to do the best we can every day”, said the Uruguayan.
Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, corroborated his athletes' statements. “I think what the players think is the most important thing because they are the ones who play the matches, run for 90 minutes and have to travel”, said the Italian, who had previously criticized the new Club World Cup and even declared that the Merengue club would not play in the contest. The Spanish giant's board denied the coach.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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