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“It’s taking shape…” - Analyst talks about the dispute between Flamengo and Palmeiras
30 Ago 2025 | 15:01
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The Brazilian star did not hesitate to challenge the world of football...
" Vinicius, who found himself with the Ballon d'Or in his pocket, discovered at the last minute that the trophy would go to Rodri and, 20 minutes after confirming what was already an open secret, the Brazilian star did not hesitate to challenge the world of football, feeling that his dream of winning his first gold award had just been snatched away. Enigmatic, but also challenging ", highlighted the publication, remembering the player's post that day on his social networks.
The newspaper also highlights that since that day, Vini Jr has not been the same at Real Madrid . The publication also says that the former Flamengo player 's night against Arsenal, considered the worst of the season, is a true reflection of the player being a shadow of his former self.
It's a true reflection of Vinicius being a shadow of his former self...
" However, things are not going as expected. The message, far from being internalized, fell on deaf ears. Since that Monday, October 28, the number 7's performance has not been the same. Not just the numbers, but the complete loss of that fear that he instilled in his rivals. Now it seems more complicated to find that feeling that he was unstoppable, that made him practically indefensible. His night against Arsenal, the worst of the season, is a true reflection of Vinicius being a shadow of his former self ," he highlights.
Despite the criticism, the Spanish newspaper highlights the importance of Vini Jr in Carlo Ancelotti's team: " The Brazilian arrived in Madrid after Cristiano Ronaldo's departure and, while the rest of his rivals rubbed their hands and the fans laughed and ridiculed him after his constant mistakes in front of goal, Vini was filled with pride to shine when they tried to ruin his career. He focused his mind on a single task, not as simple as it initially seemed, and the results ended up showing that it is not always the strongest who triumphs, but rather the one who perseveres. The summary is an enviable record for his age, with 14 titles, including 3 league titles and 2 Champions League titles ", highlighted the portal before completing.
To prove Vinícius's drop in performance, Marca brought up numbers from the Flamengo youth team's current season : " He failed to fulfill his promise. Before the Ballon d'Or ceremony, his goals-to-assist ratio per game was 0.87. After the nightmare in Paris, it fell to 0.66. These numbers explain the Brazilian's decline after challenging the world of football. So, the number 7 is going through one of his worst moments with the Real Madrid shirt. Without the full support of the Bernabéu, he was booed in the last match and still has two missed penalties as a nightmare. Vini learned the reality of football through hard blows, almost always unfair. And he needs to relearn ", highlighted the newspaper about Vinícius Júnior.
Marcelo Bielsa left out a Mengão player he considers one of his favorites and spoke about his health before the official list
30 Ago 2025 | 15:45 |
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Amid the call-ups for the FIFA Date, coach Marcelo Bielsa surprised by leaving Nicolás de la Cruz out of Uruguay's list for the last two games of the Qualifiers . In a press conference this Friday (29), the coach detailed the reasons for not calling the Flamengo midfielder .
Bielsa on Flamengo's De La Cruz: "It's not appropriate to force him to play"
"De La Cruz's process is as follows: even though he's a reserve, he won't be called up. We understand he's healthy, but we believe it's best for him to get back to playing consistently at the club first . It's not appropriate to force him to play for the national team without first being fully reintegrated into competitive football," Bielsa stated.
The coach also highlighted the importance of the player, but reinforced that the preparation time between arrival and the game would be insufficient to use him at a high level, ensuring that it is necessary for the midfielder to return to his best competitive form at the club, before returning to the national team list.
De La Cruz's absence comes amid a recent episode. Last month, Flamengo 's then-doctor, José Luiz Runco, stated in a messaging group that the midfielder had a chronic and irreversible knee injury. The statement resonated nationwide, generating internal unease. The club fired the professional and intensified its support for the athlete.
Recovered, the Uruguayan returned to wear the red-black shirt in the historic 8-0 victory over Vitória, last Monday (25). De La Cruz came on in the second half, played for 20 minutes, completed 95% of his passes and had 100% success in his throws.
With the midfielder available again, Flamengo faces Grêmio this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (on open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Mengão player called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the matches against Chile and Bolivia in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
30 Ago 2025 | 15:31 |
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Samuel Lino's good performance with the Flamengo shirt has already borne fruit. This Saturday (31), the striker was called up by Carlo Ancelotti to defend the Brazilian National Team in the last two rounds of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Brazil faces Chile, next Thursday (5), at Maracanã, and Bolivia, on the 9th, away from home.
Lino's call-up comes amid forced changes to the squad. Matheus Cunha left the field in Manchester United's last match after experiencing pain in his left thigh. This was the fourth cut made by Ancelotti on this FIFA World Cup.
Before him, Flamengo full-back Alex Sandro, Newcastle midfielder Joelinton, and Monaco right-back Vanderson had already been dropped. Bahia's Jean Lucas and Botafogo's Vitinho were called up to replenish the squad. However, no replacements were called up to replace Alex Sandro.
Signed from Atlético de Madrid , Lino quickly earned a place in the starting lineup. In just eight matches for Atlético, he has already racked up two goals and four assists, as well as a significant offensive presence. His consistency and speed have caught the attention of not only the fans but also the national team's coaching staff.
The athletes will begin training this Sunday (1st). From Monday (2), with a full squad, they will begin work at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ). After the match against Chile, the team will return to training there until boarding for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in Bolivia.
The midfielder was officially announced for his second stint at Tricolor on Thursday (28) and could debut against Mengão on Sunday (31)
30 Ago 2025 | 15:21 |
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Grêmio will be Flamengo's next opponent in the Brasileirão and raced against time to register midfielder Arthur in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) . The registration was completed this Friday (29), releasing the player to play. However, coach Mano Menezes decided not to include him for the duel at Maracanã, this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), due to physical conditioning.
Officially presented one day after the announcement of the hiring, Arthur has already participated in activities with the cast, but will follow a specific preparation schedule before debuting , despite being released with his documentation with the entity.
In addition to Arthur, Grêmio has strengthened its squad with Marcos Rocha, Carlos Vinícius, Balbuena, and Erick Noriega . All of them have already been named in the BID and could be used by Mano Menezes against Flamengo , who are expected to make no further signings in the current transfer window.
Coach Filipe Luís concluded Flamengo 's preparation for the match this Saturday (30). The squad is practically complete, with only two absences : Alex Sandro, recovering from a calf injury, and Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from surgery on his right foot.
The duel between Flamengo and Grêmio takes place this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (on open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
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