
Soccer
05 Jan 2025 | 11:56 |
The Copinha starts this Sunday (5) for Flamengo. The red-black team takes the field at 5pm (Brasília time) against Cruzeiro-PB, in Mogi das Cruzes. One of the club's great jewels, Joshua tries to be the highlight of a team that is very busy in the competition.
Joshua has a fine of 70 million of euros (R$446.4 million). He renewed it in September and signed until the end of 2029. It was the second professional contract with the red-and-black. The first was in 2023, when the player turned 16. The highlight in the under-17s made the club renew the contract to increase the value of the fine.
The young man He was encouraged to become a player by a friend of his father. At the church they attended in Nova Iguaçu, Rodrigo Padilha saw that Joshua had a knack for football. His father, Eddie Andrade, was initially not the biggest fan of his son pursuing this career. The talent spoke loudly.
Joshua began to be seen and aroused Flamengo's interest. He arrived at the club at the age of 10 playing on the field and futsal. From an early age, he stood out.
The attacker has more than 120 goals at Fla's base. He was champion in all categories, leader in assists and top scorer, as well as best player at the Adidas Cup 2023. Last year, Joshua scored 20 goals in 26 games for the under-17 team, where he played under the command of Filipe Luís. turns 18 in March.
Joshua did three training sessions with the professional team so far. There were two under coach Tite and one under the command of Filipe Luís.
Flamengo will play the Copinha with a more active team. This is because part of the under-20s is training at Ninho do Urubu to lead the first four rounds of the Campeonato Carioca. The main cast will be in the United States in pre-season.
O Flamengo , four-times Copinha champion, enters the tournament looking for his fifth trophy of the competition. The team led by Raphael Bahia is in Group 23, which plays in Mogi das Cruzes, alongside São Bernardo, Zumbi and Cruzeiro-PB.
After speculation about a return to Brazil and the risk of a ban for betting manipulation, West Ham director guarantees the number 10's permanence
17 Ago 2025 | 18:57 |
Lucas Paquetá, a Flamengo talent who currently plays for West Ham, has been linked to a major transfer controversy this summer. The midfielder was speculated about a possible return to the club, having faced accusations of involvement in sports betting manipulation, which could even result in a permanent ban from football.
However, Paquetá was acquitted and was free to pursue his career . In response to the speculation, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady gave a definitive answer about the number 10's future.
In a recent interview, Karren Brady highlighted the English club's confidence in Lucas Paquetá's continued presence. According to the director, there is no intention of negotiating the player during this transfer window.
" I think he wants to stay here, and we definitely want him to stay. So the fact is, he's going to stay here," Brady said, putting an end to rumors about a possible transfer.
In addition to confirming his continued presence, the English director also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of a turbulent period in the midfielder's career. The match-fixing accusation generated uncertainty about his future , both at club level and internationally.
"It was a very difficult time in Lucas's life. It was a very serious accusation that hung over him , and the FA wanted to ban him for life. So the seriousness of the situation was enormous," explained Karren Brady.
Mengão confirmed the lineup to face Colorado this Sunday (17), at Beira-Rio, for the Brazilian Championship, with news in the team
17 Ago 2025 | 17:30 |
Flamengo is set to face Internacional this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Despite having the Libertadores in the middle of the week, Mais Querido will go with considerable strength , but with some changes to preserve athletes.
The confirmed lineup for Filipe Luís' Flamengo includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Allan and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro.
One of the highlights is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the Libertadores and is available to start the match. In attack, Pedro resumes his starting role , after starting on the bench in the last international match.
Among the absences, Mengão will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from foot surgery and is not expected to return until October. Filipe Luís, on the other hand, will once again have Michael and De La Cruz available on the bench as options for the rest of the match.
Internacional vs. Flamengo will be played at 6:30 p.m. at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre , opening the second round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view). The match is crucial for Mengão, which is looking to maintain its lead in the national competition.
Mengão faces Colorado in an important game at Beira-Rio and wants the victory to remain isolated at the top of the Brazilian Championship
17 Ago 2025 | 16:54 |
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Rubro-Negro seeks to maintain the leadership of Série A after beating Mirassol 2-1, at Maracanã, while Colorado tries to get going after the 3-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino.
In the table, stands at the top with 40 points, while Internacional occupies 11th place with 24 points. Recent head-to-head records also favor the leader: in the last five rounds, Filipe Luís 's team has four wins and one draw, compared to three wins, one draw, and one loss for the Gauchos.
INTERNATIONAL: Rochet; Benítez, Vitão (Clayton Sampaio), Victor Gabriel (Juninho) and Bernabei; Richard, Alan Rodríguez (Bruno Henrique), Vitinho, Bruno Tabata and Gustavo Prado; Borré (Ricardo Mathias). Coach: Roger Machado
FLAMENGO: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Saul, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araujo and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luis