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26 Abr 2024 | 07:08 |
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There is a lot of discussion about the implementation of health departments psychologyin football clubs that do not have them and in the case of Flamengo it is no different. Journalist Mauro Cesar Pereira (MCP) publicly defended the importance of a psychologist in the red-black team. During a broadcast on “S1 Live”, the commentator spoke about the importance of having a psychologist at Flamengo to help players with mental health and preparation for big games, like last Wednesday (24), against Bolívar.
“Tite is not a psychologist! The importance of a good psychologist, of a good professional on a football team, is to analyze and detect any possible problem in a player, something that he may be going through, which is reflected on the field”, stated MCP. It is not just MCP that questions the lack of psychologists at Flamengo. In 2021, Marcos Braz reported in an interview given to journalist Venê Casagrande, that he gets upset when this issue comes up, especially after defeats suffered by Mais Querido.
“The only thing that bothers me is that generally, journalists approached the topic of psychology not two days after Flamengo had become champion, it was not during the month in which Flamengo was just winning. It was always when I was in a losing window, and they came with this question. I have no problem with having a psychologist at Flamengo, as this exists everywhere in the world. Especially because, if the psychologist is there, he will be in Dr. Tannure's area, he will be in the Medical Department's area. We have not had any reports of an emergency need for this”, stated the VP.
In the same interview, Marcos Braz rejected the possibilities of hiring a psychology professional at Mengão. “So, if we don’t have an emergency need, we don’t need to have it on a daily basis, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think it’s relevant. Flamengo has already paid, during this process, during the two and a half years that I have been here, psychoanalyst for player, Flamengo has paid. If he paid, it is because Flamengo understands that it has and respects any professional in this area”, concluded the director.
It is worth remembering that one of the controversies surrounding the 2022 World Cup and coach Tite It's about the coach's own choice, who currently leads Flamengo, not to take a psychologist with the delegation that went to Qatar. According to an article published by the “GE” portal, on November 15th of that year, the coach chose not to take a psychology professional, as it would have little effect on the competition, given that the time needed to create bonds of trust between the athletes and this professional it would be small.
The Rio de Janeiro team, the leader of the Brasileirão, is looking for a win to maintain its lead at the top, while the Bahia team is trying to react after five games without a win.
24 Ago 2025 | 18:55 |
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Flamengo and Vitória take to the field this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere channels , ensuring wide coverage for fans.
A large crowd is expected at the stadium. Buoyed by their good form and their U-20 World Cup victory last Saturday, the red-and-blacks are promising to pack the stands. As of Monday morning, around 40,000 tickets had already been sold , with an expected attendance of over 50,000.
Flamengo comes into the match on a high after securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals by eliminating Internacional. In the Brasileirão, the team has 43 points and sits atop the competition , two points ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who won their match last Saturday to reach 41 points.
For this round, the team will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The midfielder is the only absence confirmed by coach Filipe Luís , who is expected to maintain the core of the starting lineup.
Vitória is going through a difficult time in the league. Under Fábio Carille's leadership, the team hasn't won in five matches and entered the relegation zone in the last round. In their last match, despite leading 2-0 against Juventude, they ended up conceding a draw at home.
📆 Date and time: Monday, August 25th, at 9:00 PM (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
📺 Broadcast: Sportv and Premiere
🟨 Referee: Luis Fernandes de Lima (MG)
🚩 Assistants: Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG)
🖥️ VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)
FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Royal), Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saul, Arrascaeta, Plata (Luiz Araujo), Samuel Lino and Pedro.
VICTORY (Coach: Fabio Carille): Lucas Arcanjo; Lucas Braga (Edu), Lucas Halter, Ze Marcos and Ramon; Ricardo Ryller (Willian Oliveira), Pepê and Ronald (Aitor Cantalapiedra); Erick, Osvaldo and Renato Kayzer.
The 20-year-old defender drew inquiries from clubs in England and Belgium, but Flamengo rejected Bahia's official offer because they believed the athlete
24 Ago 2025 | 18:42 |
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Protagonist in Flamengo's U-20 world championship , won last Saturday (23), defender Iago entered the radar of European clubs. According to information from the “GE” portal, teams such as Everton and Brentford, from England , as well as Club Brugge, from Belgium, carried out inquiries for the player.
Despite the interest, none of these teams have formalized an offer. The only concrete offer received so far came from Bahia, at the request of coach Rogério Ceni. The northeastern club submitted a proposal of €2 million (approximately R$12.8 million) , in addition to offering a 20% stake in a future sale. Bahia, however, declined the offer and reiterated that Iago is not available for negotiations.
Iago was decisive in the final against Barcelona (ESP) at the Maracanã Stadium. Mengão was trailing 2-1 and the title seemed to be slipping away, until, in the final minutes, Daniel Sales sent a long ball into the box. The ball found Iago's head, which he lobbed over the goalkeeper, taking the decision to penalties , where the Rio de Janeiro team secured the title.
At 20, Iago still has important commitments in the U-20 category before a possible transition to the main squad. In 2025, he will compete in the U-20 Carioca Championship and the U-20 Copa do Brasil. His successful career includes titles such as the U-17 Copa do Brasil, the U-17 Supercopa do Brasil, the U-20 Brazilian Championship, the U-20 South American Championship, and two U-20 Libertadores titles.
The defender's current contract runs until December 2026, and Flamengo is expected to renew his contract to keep him in the long-term project . However, the situation is being monitored by Volta Redonda, the club that developed Iago in the U-15s and still holds 40% of his economic rights. Currently, Flamengo owns 60% and is considering acquiring an additional 10% for approximately R$500,000.
Change made by the confederation brings forward the last round, reducing the preparation period and potentially impacting clubs in international competitions
24 Ago 2025 | 18:14 |
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Flamengo expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent change in the Brazilian Championship calendar, promoted by the CBF. The measure, which brings forward the final round of the competition, was classified by the club's board as a "turnaround," according to journalist Bernardo Ramos. In the club's view, the change directly benefits its title contenders, especially Cruzeiro.
Flamengo's main complaint is the anticipation of the last round of the Brasileirão , rescheduled from December 21st to December 7th. The decision reduces the period scheduled for rest and training by two weeks , something considered detrimental to a team that is still simultaneously fighting for the national title, the Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup.
According to Bernardo Ramos, the Rio de Janeiro club will formally express its dissatisfaction with the Brazilian Football Confederation. An official statement is expected to be published in the coming days , directly citing competition director Júlio Avelar and the organization's president, Samir Xaud, as responsible for the controversial decision.
According to the investigation, the CBF justified the advance based on the elimination of Flamengo, Palmeiras and São Paulo in the Copa do Brasil, as the three clubs are the only Brazilian clubs remaining in the Libertadores.
However, if either of them wins the continental competition, the new date for the final round of the Brasileirão will leave a minimum gap before the Club World Cup debut. The tournament's semifinal is scheduled for December 10 against Cruz Azul-MEX , should the team advance.
The change reignites debates about the governance of Brazilian football and the relationship between clubs and the governing body . Although the CBF argues that the measure seeks to adjust the calendar, experts point out that it could directly affect the competitiveness and balance of the championship's final stretch.
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