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Jorginho praises Flamengo's match against Bayern in the Club World Cup: "It's a learning experience."

Despite being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup, Flamengo showed strength and balance on the field after the elimination

Flamengo midfielder Jorginho reported on his coming of age and the club's best moments in the Club World Cup match (Flamengo)
Flamengo midfielder Jorginho reported on his coming of age and the club's best moments in the Club World Cup match (Flamengo)

29 Jun 2025 | 19:57 |

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Flamengo said goodbye to the Club World Cup early after being defeated 4-2 by Bayern Munich this Sunday (29) in the United States. The result, of course, frustrated the fans, but it did not erase the red-black team's good performance on American soil. On the field, the team competed, created chances and managed to even the score against a world-class opponent.


MISTAKES CULMINATED IN DEFEATS


The match was intense from the start, with both teams proposing the game. Bayern, more efficient in finishing, knew how to take advantage of the spaces left by Flamengo in key moments of the match . Rubro-Negro, on the other hand, demonstrated tactical organization and courage to face their rival on equal terms, but failed in decisive plays, which ended up costing them a place in the quarterfinals.


FLAMENGO WAS WORSE ON THE FIELD

In an interview after the match, midfielder Jorginho , who scored Flamengo 's second goal from the penalty spot, spoke about the team's attitude and made it clear that the feeling is not just one of frustration.



Jorginho on Flamengo vs Bayern: "My personal feeling is that it was a very even game, it was a very competitive game."


Jorginho's goal, his first in a red-and-black shirt, came at a time when Flamengo was still trying to react. Despite the already unfavorable score, the team did not give up and continued to seek the result until the end. The penalty kick converted by the midfielder shows that the team remains confident even in the face of adversity. Jorginho said after the game: "We always have to be ourselves, but not naive enough to make mistakes that could lead to the opponent scoring a goal, right? So it's a lesson we learn from."

Jorginho did not shy away from his responsibility when commenting on the mistakes made by the team during the match. The midfielder was direct in pointing out what he called "naivety", detailing inattentive moves that ended in goals for the opponents. The Germans knew how to exploit Flamengo's defensive flaws and were clinical when it came to defining the plays. The German superiority was more in precision than in any supposed technical mastery, in Jorginho's own view.


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Will Arrascaeta renew his contract with Flamengo? The Uruguayan addresses the issue at a press conference.

Discussions about a new contract between the number 10 and Mengão came to light at the beginning of the year, but the idea was left aside by the club.

Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Friday afternoon (15), Arrascaeta gave a press conference and avoided commenting on a possible contract renewal with the club.


Arrascaeta on renewing his contract with Flamengo: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it"


When asked about the matter, the number 10 replied: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it." The Uruguayan's contract with the club runs until December 2026, and Flamengo only intends to begin negotiations to renew his contract in early 2026. Starting in June of next year, Arrascaeta will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club for free if he doesn't reach an agreement to stay.


ARRASCAETA'S HIGHLIGHTS AT FLAMENGO

Since joining Flamengo in 2019, Arrascaeta has established himself as a key player . Initially wearing the number 14 jersey, he took on the number 10 after Gabigol's departure. To date, he has scored 87 goals and provided 98 assists in 328 matches, directly contributing to 185 goals for the club.


In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan is the team's top scorer, with 14 goals and nine assists in 38 games, adding 23 direct participations in goals so far , which made coach Filipe Luís treat the Uruguayan as the 'best player in Brazil' in a recent press conference.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view . Mengão is the leader of the Championship with 40 points, three more than Cruzeiro and one game less than the Minas Gerais team.



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Flamengo announces list of players to face Internacional with returns

Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship

Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:36 |

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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.


CHECK THE LIST
  • Goalkeepers: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha
  • Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
  • Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira,
  • Midfielders: Allan, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho,
  • Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Saúl, Victor Hugo
  • Attackers: Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan.
SURPRISES


Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .


SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION

Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.


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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão

Mengão travels this Saturday afternoon (16) to Porto Alegre where they face Colorado in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio

Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |

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Flamengo is approaching the duel against Internacional , this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday's activity (16) will be decisive, when coach Filipe Luís must define Mengão's starting team .


The final training session takes place at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. The coach is expected to field a full-strength squad for the match. The likely lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan and Jorginho; Plata, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta , and Pedro.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro , who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a win, Mengão will maintain its position as the sole leader of the competition.

SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION


Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.

REHEARSAL FOR WEDNESDAY?

This will be the second of three consecutive matches between Flamengo and Internacional . Mengão won the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 1-0 at Maracanã last Wednesday, and the return leg will take place at Beira-Rio on the 20th, with Internacional needing only a draw to secure qualification.


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