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Journalist sees Flamengo as the main candidate for titles in the year

Beginning of the Mengão season is seen as encouraging by commentator, who also pointed out the biggest candidates to compete with Red-Black

Beginning of Filipe Luís Flamengo Season Empolders fans and journalists - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

17 Mar 2025 | 15:21 |

with the Brasileirão starting at the end of March and other important competitions in sequence, analysts already project club performance throughout the year, based on state. Rio de Janeiro champion Beting , who sees the team as what can go " further " in the season.

Flamengo as a favorite in 2025?

When analyzing the cast, the change in the direction and, especially, the work of Filipe Luís , Beting spiked time that goes the most in Brazil this season is Flamengo . I think it is the team with the most potential, whether by the changes in the direction or the work of Filipe Luís," said the commentator.

Despite the optimistic projection, he pondered that Flamengo Tested , since the Carioca Championship does not offer high competitive high -level opponents.

"Flamengo has not really been tested, but by my guess, it is the team that can make the best year. Palmeiras, with their changes, can surprise. Inter and Rooster Cuca started well, above expectations.

Filipe Louis near I equal Jorge Jesus

The draw against fluminense , which guaranteed the state title to Flamengo, also expanded The invincibility of the team under the command of Philip Luís. Since then, the team Soma 24 games without losing in official competitions, approaching the historic unbeaten sequence of Jorge Jesus , which has reached 29 matches no defeat in 2019 .

That season, the Portuguese coach Flamengo started his unbeaten series by beating the Grêmio 3-1, by the Brasileirão, and was only surpassed in the last round , when he lost to Santos

Now, it remains to be seen if Filipe Luís Flamengo will be able to maintain this sequence and confirm Mauro Beting forecasts for 2025.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

Journalist sees Flamengo as the main candidate for titles in the year