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Atlético-MG wants a midfielder and Flamengo intends to negotiate with him at the end of the season
15 Set 2025 | 15:02
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27 Jun 2025 | 20:58 |
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The long-awaited union between Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo is about to come to fruition. Al-Nassr has made progress in talks with the Portuguese coach and the likelihood is that an agreement will be reached in the coming days. The contract under discussion is valid for one season, with the possibility of automatic renewal for another year. The negotiation gained momentum shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo's contract renewal, which extended his contract with the Saudi club until 2027.
Since then, the board has been following the number 7's suggestions to strengthen the sports project, including the appointment of a new technical manager. It was Cristiano himself who suggested Jorge Jesus to take over the team . The striker wants an experienced coach, with a winning profile and the ability to put together a more competitive team. Jesus was the first choice and has already given positive signals to the project.
The relationship between the two is one of mutual respect. Although they have never worked together, CR7 knows the Mister's history, especially his remarkable time at Flamengo, in addition to the victorious campaigns with clubs such as Benfica and Fenerbahçe. For Al-Nassr , the arrival of Jesus is seen as a strategic opportunity to recover lost ground in recent years.
With the likely arrival of Jorge Jesus , Al-Nassr intends to begin a major overhaul of the squad. The goal is to build a more solid and balanced team, capable of competing on equal terms with the main rivals in the Saudi league: Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli. Behind the scenes, there is already talk of a list of names that could leave the club and others that are on the radar to reinforce the group.
Jesus will be fully involved in these decisions. He will have carte blanche to lead the process, as long as he remains in tune with the goals of the board and Cristiano Ronaldo . After seasons of frustration on the local and continental scene, Al-Nassr is outlining an ambitious plan to return to the top. Jorge Jesus will be a key player in this movement.
The Colombian had his best performance since arriving at the club, with a decisive assist and a success rate of over 80%, raising expectations for the games
15 Set 2025 | 18:51 |
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Jorge Carrascal completed, this Sunday (14), his fourth match with the Flamengo shirt. In the red-black triumph over Juventude, the Colombian midfielder demonstrated evolution , greater intensity and active participation in the game. Even playing for only 12 minutes, he managed to make the most of the opportunities.
During his brief time on the field, Carrascal provided a decisive assist and created another clear scoring chance. He also stood out for his accuracy: he completed nine of his 11 attempted passes , directly contributing to the team's offensive performance. His performance drew attention for his directness and agility in executing plays.
In addition to his passes and assists, Carrascal won three of the four individual duels , demonstrating physical fitness and competitiveness. He also excelled at dribbling, completing 100% of his attempts. These indicators reinforce the Colombian's growing confidence in Filipe Luís's squad.
According to Sofascore data, the midfielder received a rating of 7.4, his highest since joining the club. Consistent performance increases his chances of earning more minutes and a starting role in the coming rounds.
After the victory over Juventude, Flamengo turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores. The team faces Estudiantes, from Argentina, on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first game of the quarterfinals .
Mengão's CEO denies intention to sell the number 9 after the Club World Cup, reveals rejection of Qatar's offer and praises the player's recovery
15 Set 2025 | 18:34 |
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Flamengo's executive director of football, José Boto , spoke publicly for the first time about the controversy surrounding Pedro after the Club World Cup. The Portuguese director denied that the club had any intention of negotiating the number 9 , despite a leaked screenshot from a member of the football department suggesting otherwise.
In an interview with "UOL," Boto revealed that Flamengo rejected an offer of approximately $18 million from Qatar for the striker. He also said that the entire controversy helped Pedro dedicate himself more to training:
"There was never any intention to sell. It was a time when Pedro wasn't being used. But there was no intention to sell for any price other than what we knew Pedro was worth. Everything was done to ensure he achieved the performance he delivers to the team today. We are very pleased with this performance," the director stated.
Pedro's situation was further debated after Filipe Luís publicly criticized the player's performance in training. At the time, the striker and his staff considered leaving Flamengo . However, Pedro met with the squad, acknowledged his declining performance, and turned things around, regaining his starting spot.
For Boto, the episode had a positive impact on the number 9's recent trajectory. " The most important thing is that everything that was said, everything that was said, everything that was made public about Pedro, resulted in a different Pedro. A Pedro who helps Flamengo a lot and helps himself grow as a player. Everything else is normal stuff that happens at clubs," the director assessed.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez previews the quarterfinal clash and is banking on a positive away record to surprise the Mais Querido at Maracanã
15 Set 2025 | 18:08 |
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On Thursday (18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The clash marks the beginning of the fight for a place in the semifinals of the continental tournament.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez previewed the match and expressed confidence in his team's performance against their Brazilian rivals: “It won't be easy, but I feel the team will be ready. We are preparing for this stage, we know the difficulties we will face and those our rivals will face. Whoever puts their ideas into practice best will have the advantage,” said the coach this Sunday (14).
Estudiantes will play the match at home after having a superior campaign in the group stage: they led Group A with 12 points. Flamengo , on the other hand, advanced in second place in Group C, with 11 points, behind LDU-EQU.
In the round of 16, the Argentine team defeated Cerro Porteño 1-0 in Paraguay and confirmed their qualification with a 0-0 draw in Argentina. In this edition of the Libertadores, Estudiantes has three wins and only one loss away from home , precisely against Botafogo in the group stage.
Eduardo Domínguez acknowledged Maracanã's tradition, but highlighted his team's experience playing away from home as an asset. " We know the history of this stadium, and it's good to face that, but we're 11 against 11. We understand how we have to play away from home because we've already done it in this Copa Libertadores. It's about understanding how our opponents work and where we want to push them: to discomfort. We have to be strong, not just physically, but also mentally," the coach assessed.
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