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Journalist reveals date of Pedro's return to Flamengo - understand

The center forward is close to being included after a serious knee injury and could reappear in the Libertadores duel; the club is optimistic about his return

Pedro training at Ninho do Urubu after knee injury; striker could reinforce CRF in the Libertadores against Central Córdoba. (Photo/CRF)
Pedro training at Ninho do Urubu after knee injury; striker could reinforce CRF in the Libertadores against Central Córdoba. (Photo/CRF)

05 Abr 2025 | 17:07 |

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After a period of almost eight months out of action, Pedro is about to return to wearing the Flamengo shirt. According to information from journalist Bruno Lemos, the striker could be one of the new players on the list of players for this Wednesday's (9) match against Central Córdoba, from Argentina, in the group stage of the Libertadores. The player is in the final stages of recovery from a ligament injury in his knee, suffered in September last year .
LAST MATCH WAS A DEFEAT IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP


Pedro's last appearance was in a 2-1 defeat against Corinthians , in the 2024 Brazilian Championship. At the time, coach Tite was still in charge of the team, and the injury ended up interrupting the season of the number 9, who had been one of the references in the team's offensive sector. During Pedro's absence, the scenario at Mais Querido underwent significant changes. The main one was the change in technical command: Tite was fired, and Filipe Luís took over as head coach. With a new style and more offensive strategies, the former full-back led a significant recovery and led the team to the Copa do Brasil title.


SEASON STARTS WITH ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2025


The club's good moment didn't stop there. In 2025, Mengão started the season on the right foot, winning two titles in a row: the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Carioca. The trophies reinforced the confidence of the team and the fans, and Pedro's possible return is seen as a major reinforcement to maintain the good performance in the upcoming challenges.

The center forward's recovery is being closely monitored by the CRF medical department. According to the professionals involved, Pedro responded well to the final stages of treatment and is already participating in ball activities at Ninho do Urubu. "Now it depends on how he reacts physically in the final training sessions," revealed one of the club's doctors.


Even with Pedro's absence , the offensive sector maintained good performance, but the return of the top scorer offers new possibilities to coach Filipe Luís . The presence of a player with Pedro's characteristic goal-scoring instinct is considered strategic for facing more closed opponents , especially in competitions such as the Libertadores, where decision-making power counts a lot.



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Danilo comments on Flamengo's historic feat against Juventude

Mengão beat Jaconero for the first time in 28 years at the opponent's home and the defender remembers his suffering as a fan

Danilo talks about Flamengo's victory for the first time in 28 years against Juventude away from home - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Danilo talks about Flamengo's victory for the first time in 28 years against Juventude away from home - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 20:00 |

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Flamengo beat Juventude this Sunday (14), 2-0, in a game valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Defender Danilo started due to Léo Ortiz's suspension and, after the match, highlighted the historical importance of the triumph at Alfredo Jaconi, the stadium where he watched Rubro-Negro as a child .


Danilo on Flamengo's victory against Juventude away: "There was this historical context and we really wanted to change that"


"As a fan, I saw Flamengo suffer a lot here when I was a kid. This was discussed before the game because of this historical context, and we really wanted to change that. And, of course, also for the three points, for our continued progress in the championship. We understand that every game is of the utmost importance . There's no next game, there's this one we're living through," he stated.


The defender then emphasized the importance of the team's mindset: "We've been doing this, working game by game, without thinking too much about the future. I think this is the strategy for achieving great things at the end of the season . Now we're entering a phase where points matter even more, in the last three months. We have to continue this path, giving maximum importance to each moment," he concluded.

FLAMENGO BREAKS 28-YEAR TABOO


With the result in Caxias do Sul, Flamengo beat Juventude again away from home after almost 28 years . The last victory had been on October 1, 1997, 1-0, with an own goal by Rodrigo Costa. Since then, Flamengo has accumulated six draws and seven losses at the Rio Grande do Sul stadium.

NEXT DECISIVE GAME

Now, Flamengo turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores. The next match will be this Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals. Mengão wants to get a victory with a large score to be more comfortable in the return leg.


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Saúl reveals 'madness' to be able to be on the field in the game between Flamengo and Juventude

The Spanish midfielder played the full 90 minutes even after a marathon of flights to attend the birth of his third child, being one of the highlights of the red-black triumph

Saúl overcomes a marathon of flights and little rest to play the full 90 minutes and stand out in Flamengo's victory - photo: reproduction
Saúl overcomes a marathon of flights and little rest to play the full 90 minutes and stand out in Flamengo's victory - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 19:16 |

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Spanish midfielder Saúl experienced a weekend of intense emotions on and off the field. One of the key players in Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Juventude in the Brazilian Championship , he played the full 90 minutes despite accumulated fatigue. He had traveled to attend the birth of his third child and, despite having little rest, contributed an assist in the match played in Caxias do Sul.


" It's been crazy. Marco was born at 4:16 a.m. Luckily, everything went very well; my wife is already home with him. We spent the whole night at the hospital. At 6 a.m., we went to our room, and at 8 a.m., they sent me a message from the club telling me to try to get to training at Ninho do Urubu," Saúl reported.


STEERING WHEEL FACES DAWN IN CLEAR


Freed to spend Saturday with his family, Saúl had to wake up at dawn again to travel from Saturday to Sunday to meet the red-and-black delegation. The Spaniard had only 40 minutes of rest before taking the field .

"I went home, met my other two children, and took them to the hospital so they could meet Marco. We stayed until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m., and then we all went home. Then I went to bed, woke up at 3:00 a.m., and arrived at the airport at 5:00 a.m. I caught a flight to Campinas and then to Caxias do Sul. I went straight to the hotel and managed to rest for about 40 minutes. It was a rush. The important thing is that everything went well," he said.


SAÚL RECEIVES PRAISES FROM FILIPE LUÍS

An undisputed starter in Flamengo 's midfield, Saúl has been a mainstay of the team under Filipe Luís. The coach even stated that "we're seeing the best Saúl, perhaps the best of his career ."

The midfielder, however, prefers to keep his feet on the ground. " I don't think so. I think I've had some really good times. Mentally, I'm in a great place. My family is with me on this adventure, and I know it's not easy for my wife ," he said before concluding.

"Every time I spend with my teammates, I aim to participate, but for those who follow us, it's never easy. I've had some very memorable moments, and now I'm experiencing another very good one too. We can have bad times, it's part of the game, so we have to enjoy the good ones too," he said.


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Former Flamengo player Diego Ribas works as a street cleaner for a day in Rio de Janeiro

Former Mengão player participated in the initiative this Monday (15), reinforcing the importance of correct waste disposal

Former Flamengo player Diego Ribas wears a Comlurb uniform and works as a street cleaner for a day in Rio de Janeiro - photo: reproduction
Former Flamengo player Diego Ribas wears a Comlurb uniform and works as a street cleaner for a day in Rio de Janeiro - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 19:02 |

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After ending his professional career, Diego Ribas, former Flamengo midfielder , remains engaged in social causes. This Monday (15), he participated in an action promoted by Comlurb, working as a street cleaner for a day . The objective of the initiative was to raise awareness among the population about the importance of urban cleaning and environmental preservation.


During the experience, Diego Ribas wore the municipal company's orange uniform and shared images of the moment on his social media. In the video, he emphasized the importance of recognizing the work of the professionals who work daily to maintain the city's streets and beaches. " Today, I'll truly experience the world of street cleaners, together with the Comlurb team ," said the former player.


FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER


During the event, Diego drew attention to the significant amount of trash collected on Rio de Janeiro's beaches. " More than 50,000 tons of trash were collected from Rio's beaches last summer, including 3,000 tons from Barra Beach alone, exactly where I participated in this experiment ," he said.

The former midfielder emphasized the importance of educating the public about proper waste disposal. " It was amazing to understand the effort these people make every day; we collect everything. There's always the option of throwing trash in the trash, but we'll do it differently next summer," he added.


DIEGO RIBAS' VICTORIOUS TRAJECTORY

Diego Ribas built a remarkable career at Flamengo between 2016 and 2022. During that time, he played approximately 263 official matches and scored approximately 42 goals . His performance in midfield was decisive during one of the most successful periods in the club's recent history.


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