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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes
18 Set 2025 | 12:23
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07 Mai 2025 | 08:21 |
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Speculated as a possible reinforcement for Flamengo , striker João Félix is starting to generate controversy among sports analysts. Despite his recognized talent, part of the press points to off-field issues as a possible obstacle to his adaptation to Brazilian football . Among the critics is commentator Victor Birner , who sees the player's ego as the main problem throughout his career.
He always placed himself above the clubs..."
João Félix emerged as a jewel of Benfica and was quickly transferred to Atlético de Madrid for millions of dollars. However, he never managed to establish himself as a protagonist in the teams he played for, despite his technical ability. For Birner, the Portuguese player has a similar behavior to Neymar, but without the same weight of achievements or sporting impact.
“When I commented on games in which João Félix participated, I always compared him a bit to Neymar , but much lower . Because Neymar is a player who wanted to be the protagonist ever since he left Barcelona. When he went to PSG, I think he went to PSG to be the Messi of PSG, but he didn’t manage to do so. João Félix thinks like that . He only played for very rich teams, very big teams . And even though the teams needed him to behave differently, without the ball , he never moved . He always put himself above the clubs,” said the commentator.
In Birner's view, João Félix's success at Flamengo would depend on a profound change in his attitude. The commentator believes that it would be up to football director José Boto — who has known the player well since his time at Benfica — to exert a decisive influence in “shaping the athlete's mentality”.
“I wonder how he will behave if he comes to Brazil. So, unless Boto, if Flamengo manages to sign him, has an influence over him that will make him behave differently ,” Birner pointed out.
Another factor that could weigh on this equation is Flamengo's internal environment. Under the command of Filipe Luís , who has known much of the team since his playing days, the club has built a solid and aligned locker room . A figure with difficulty adapting or with an individualistic attitude could compromise this balance.
Therefore, despite João Félix's undeniable talent, his possible arrival at the club is viewed with caution by the press, especially due to his off-field history and psychological profile.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
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