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14 Ago 2023 | 15:10 |
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Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Grêmio on July 26, in addition to demonstrating a score that could have been wider given the superiority of the team from Rio, also brought the feeling that the confrontation was practically decided. It was the most outstanding and impressive moment of the team under the command of Jorge Sampaoli. However, everything has changed in the last 18 days.
"The crisis began after Sampaoli's former physical trainer, Pablo Fernández, attacked striker Pedro three days after the comeback over Atlético in Belo Horizonte. dismissal of Fernández by the club and deepened the deteriorating relationship between the squad and the manager. Sampaoli, for his part, does not seem to be making much effort to change that dynamic." At least that's how the journalist Mauro Cezar thinks.
The players, on the other hand, have shown below-expected performances in most of the games. This was evident in the 3-0 loss to Cuiabá, the early elimination against Olimpia in the Libertadores and again in the draw against São Paulo's disorganized reserve team.
The players don't seem to follow the coach's instructions , transforming the engaging team that faced Grêmio into a disorganized group on the field. This situation increases the chances of Grêmio, coached by Renato Portaluppi. Now, in Wednesday's match, Grêmio will need to win by a difference of two goals to take the decision to penalties, or by three goals to qualify directly for the final of the Copa do Brasil.
A similar scenario happened with Fluminense, who lost 2-0 in the first game of the Carioca Championship final, but managed to reverse the situation with a 4-1 victory in the next game, resulting in the dismissal of coach Vitor Pereira. If the Grêmio supporters believe they can repeat this script, play well and Flamengo maintains the same performance as in the last games, Grêmio's chances of qualifying will increase considerably. Everything changed in a few days.
CNRD orders Internacional to pay off debt of 1.47 million euros owed to Mais Querido by Thiago Maia, after Colorado's appeal was denied
13 Set 2025 | 15:51 |
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The dispute between Internacional and Flamengo over Thiago Maia's debt has entered a new chapter. According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, the Rio Grande do Sul club suffered another defeat at the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) , after having its "request for clarification" denied.
According to Venê Casagrande, Colorado still has the option of appealing to the Arbitration Chamber . However, this procedure is often costly and, in most cases, does not change decisions already made by the CNRD. Therefore, Flamengo is closely monitoring the case's developments and hopes to receive the amounts owed directly from Internacional.
The decision requires Internacional to pay €1,472,588.33 (approximately R$9 million at the current exchange rate) for the breach of contract involving Thiago Maia. In addition, the Rio Grande do Sul club must pay R$51,211.99 in legal costs.
Back in 2025, during a transfer window, Santos tried to sign Thiago Maia . However, the deal ended up not moving forward precisely because of this legal dispute between Internacional and Flamengo .
While the board moves behind the scenes, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the next matches of the 2025 season. In the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A, the Rio de Janeiro team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium . Soon after, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores, on the 18th.
After a turbulent start, the Mais Querido director reduces public exposure, improves the internal environment and conducts strategic negotiations to strengthen the squad.
13 Set 2025 | 15:29 |
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After a turbulent start to the season, Boto decided to reduce external communication and focus on internal results. The Flamengo director, who initially spoke openly to the press, both after matches and through digital channels, decided to change his stance after successive leaks of important information .
At the request of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) after a long meeting, Boto stopped any direct contact with major media outlets , starting to work more privately behind the scenes at the club.
The change in approach was accompanied by results . After a positive transfer window, in which he sought to fulfill coach Filipe Luís's main requests, the manager also managed to calm internal friction. Players like Arrascaeta , De La Cruz, and Pedro, who previously had a distant relationship with Boto, now have a more fluid and relaxed dialogue.
Currently, Boto continues working on specific renewals, such as those of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta. He also participated in sales negotiations for promising young players from the youth academy , such as Matheus Gonçalves and Lorran, reinforcing the strategic and quiet approach of his management.
While the board moves behind the scenes, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the next matches of the 2025 season. In the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A, the Rio de Janeiro team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium . Soon after, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores, on the 18th.
With key players out due to injury, suspension and punishment, coach Filipe Luís needs to reorganize the Mais Querido team for this Sunday's duel (14)
13 Set 2025 | 14:59 |
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Flamengo will have significant absences for the match against Juventude this Sunday (14) , at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. The duel is valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship and will be another test for coach Filipe Luís given the problems in the squad.
The coach announced the squad for the match , but he will be without some key players. Jorginho, still with muscle discomfort, and Varela , who is undergoing treatment for pubalgia, are out.
Léo Ortiz is serving an automatic suspension for accumulating yellow cards, while Bruno Henrique begins serving the punishment imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). Alex Sandro is also still treating a calf injury, and Erick Pulgar is still recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha and Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, João Victor, Léo Pereira
Fullbacks: Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal
Midfielders: Allan, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo and Saúl
Attackers: Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan
Despite the absences, the red-black team seeks to maintain the rhythm and guarantee three more points in the Brazilian Championship . Next, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores on the (18).
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