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Journalist criticizes Brazilian national team defender and defends Léo Ortiz's starting position at Flamengo

The commentator criticized the athletes' attitude in Argentina's rout, this last Tuesday (25), but defended the Mais Querido defender in the team

The journalist criticized the athletes' stance in Argentina's rout, this past Tuesday (25), but defended Léo Ortiz (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
The journalist criticized the athletes' stance in Argentina's rout, this past Tuesday (25), but defended Léo Ortiz (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

26 Mar 2025 | 17:31 |

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Brazil suffered a resounding defeat against Argentina last Tuesday (25). Thus, the team's defeat raised questions in the Brazilian media regarding the quality of the players who were called up .


In a live broadcast on 'Placar TV', on Youtube, journalist Sormani fired at defender Murillo , a young defender for Nottingham Forest (ENG). He highlighted his indignation, stating that the player is tired and rude, questioning how it is possible that he has 'more credentials' than Léo Ortiz, from Flamengo .


" It's not possible that this Murilo, who was always a tired ox when he played for Corinthians... I'm tired of saying this. And a lot of people criticized me. The guy is heavy, people. The guy is heavy. Heavy and rude. It's not possible that the guy who plays for Nottingham Forest has more credentials to get to the National Team than Léo Ortiz who plays for Flamengo ", said Sormani.


Sormani even lost his temper and shouted against those who idolize European football and leave Brazil aside , once again highlighting that Léo Ortiz would be a good option.

" This generation of 'Enzos' is destroying Brazilian football. And I'm talking about you, the fan. You, the fan, who sits there drooling, sucking up to the Premier League and European football. You're destroying our football. It's not possible that this Murilo plays better than Murillo from Palmeiras, or Léo Ortiz ," he said in a rage.


JOURNALIST CRITICIZES WOLVERHAMPTON'S PLAYERS

The journalist also questioned the possibility that players from small clubs in England, where he cited Wolverhampton as an example , could be called up ahead of athletes from Mais Querido.

"It is not possible that the player who plays for Wolverhampton has more potential to be called up than the player who plays for Flamengo," he questioned .



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Journalist criticizes the performance of Flamengo's new players: "They are below par"

Mengão signed the players for R$133 million and strengthens Filipe Luís's squad, while Rizek evaluates the performance of Mais Querido's reinforcements

Flamengo spent R$133 million on Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal and strengthened Filipe Luís' squad, while Rizek evaluates performance - photo: reproduction
Flamengo spent R$133 million on Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal and strengthened Filipe Luís' squad, while Rizek evaluates performance - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 14:00 |

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Flamengo made four signings in the last transfer window for Filipe Luís' squad: Saúl Ñíguez, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Jorge Carrascal . After the transfer window closed, journalist André Rizek of Grupo Globo assessed the signings and noted that some players still need to adapt to meet the Rio de Janeiro club's expectations.


" I think the technical aspects of Jorginho, Saúl, and Samu Lino are impressive. I think Emerson Royal and Carrascal are a step below, and they're options to rotate the squad ," Rizek commented in a video posted on social media. According to him, while some new signings are already showing satisfactory performance, others are still adapting to the Mais Querido's style and rhythm.


INVESTMENTS MADE BY FLAMENGO


With Wesley's departure to Roma (ITA), Mengão went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of Milan, for nine million euros (approximately R$57 million). Jorge Carrascal was acquired from Dynamo Moscow (RUS) for 12 million euros (approximately R$76 million). In total, the Rio de Janeiro club invested R$133 million in these two signings alone.

So far, Emerson Royal has played in five matches for Flamengo, without scoring or providing assists. Jorge Carrascal continues to adapt to the club 's routine and has yet to start, having appeared in three games so far.


FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

Flamengo's next match will be on September 14th, against Juventude, at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. New signings Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal will be available to coach Filipe Luís for the match.


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Ready to go? Learn how to get tickets for Flamengo vs. Vasco in the Brasileirão.

The classic promises a full house and great expectations from the Mengão fans, who are looking to maintain their lead in the Brasileirão against their traditional rival from Rio de Janeiro.

Ticket sales for the Flamengo vs. Vasco derby at Maracanã have already begun; Mais Querido is the leader of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Ticket sales for the Flamengo vs. Vasco derby at Maracanã have already begun; Mais Querido is the leader of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 12:00 |

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Ticket sales began this Tuesday (2) for the classic between Flamengo and Vasco, which will be played on September 21, at 5:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The cheapest ticket costs R$ 100 (full price).


The first to have access to the purchase were members of the Nação 1 (1-star) and Nação Sem Fronteiras plans, who were able to access the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time). The general public, including Vasco fans, will be able to purchase tickets starting on the 15th, also at 10 a.m.


HISTORY OF THE CONFRONTATION


In the first round of the Brasileirão, Vasco and Flamengo drew 0-0 at Maracanã. Despite the result, Flamengo dominated the match, with 64% possession and 17 shots, while their rival managed just six. Flamengo currently leads the competition, while Vasco occupies 15th place in the table.

TICKET PRICES


North (Flamengo)

Maraca Nation 1: R$25.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$35.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$40.00

General Public: R$100.00 (half price R$50.00)

Upper East (Mixed)

Maraca Nation 1: R$30.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$42.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$48.00

General Public: R$120.00 (half price R$60.00)

Lower East (Mixed)

Maraca Nation 1: R$35.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$49.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$56.00

General Public: R$140.00 (half price R$70.00)

Lower West (Mixed)

Maraca Nation 1: R$45.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$63.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$72.00

General Public: R$180.00 (half price R$90.00)

South B (Vasco – Gate B)

General Public: R$100.00 (half price R$50.00)


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Flamengo confirms loan of left-back to Athletico-PR

Player is loaned by Mais Querido to the Paraná team to compete in the FPF Cup, strengthening the young team and gaining experience in professional competition

Luiz Phellipe is loaned by Flamengo to Athletico to compete in the FPF Cup, reinforcing the young team - photo: reproduction
Luiz Phellipe is loaned by Flamengo to Athletico to compete in the FPF Cup, reinforcing the young team - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 11:35 |

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Athletico has officially signed 17-year-old left-back Luiz Phellipe from Flamengo on loan. The player joins the Furacão team in the FPF Cup, initially competing with the Paraná club's youth academy.


Luiz Phellipe has appeared in 12 official matches for Flamengo's under-20s this season, starting only three. His last appearance came on July 23, when he came on as a second-half substitute in a 1-0 loss to Fortaleza in the Brazilian Championship . The transfer was initially confirmed by the Flazoeiro profile on X, in partnership with the Flabase channel.


Furacão, which already has a guaranteed spot in the Copa do Brasil, has decided to focus on the U-20 team to seek promotion to the FPF Cup's Série A. The strategy aims to give young athletes competitive experience and expand the youth academy's use in the professional squad.


FLAMENGO REORGANIZES SQUAD

Flamengo 's under-20 team won its second Club World Cup title in the category on August 23, defeating Barcelona on penalties. After the title, the board initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the youth squad , resulting in the departure of 23 players in recent months.


WHO LEFT FLAMENGO

Goalkeepers: Caio Barone and Lucas Furtado

Fullbacks: Guilherme Brito, Ainõa and Luiz Phellipe

Defenders: Felipe Vieira, Wesley Juan, Julio Neto, Marcos and Lucyan

Midfielders: Joan Orellana, Luis Aucélio, Kauan Menegatti, Rayan Lucas, Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves

Attackers: Adriano Joya, Fred Mundoco, Felipe Lima, Lucas Oliveira, Lipão, Rafael Couto and Shola


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