
Soccer
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The match between Flamengo and Atlético-GO continue to generate debates and discussions about arbitration, which was quite controversial. This is the case of well-known journalists who discussed the referee's mistakes on social media. Among them, Arnaldo Ribeiro and Rodrigo Mattos, who had made a post about the situation involving the flyer taken by Ayrton Lucas.
“Obviously the 'robbery, big hand' crowd won't talk about the sole in the middle from Ayrton Lucas' chest in the middle of the first half, which would result in expulsion in 99% of Conmebol games. Horrible refereeing, it was wrong in Flamengo's favor too. But people want narrative, not improving anything”, published Rodrigo Mattos, coming out in defense of Rubro-Negro.
However, Rodrigo Mattos' opinion outraged Arnaldo Ribeiro, who replied: “Narrative is ignoring an invented penalty at 55 of the second half, which defines a match. This is an incomparable move, my dear”, accusing that Atlético-GO had been harmed in the confrontation.
MATTOS REBATE ARNALDO'S ACCUSATION
After Arnaldo accuse the game between Flamengoand Atlético GO was "bought", Rodrigo Mattos made a rejoinder recalling good journalistic practices and provoking his UOL companion.
“ Maybe in addition to arbitration, we need to discuss journalism. In the school I studied at, no one is accused of theft before investigating with evidence. I imagine, for example, that you have proof that today's judge rigged the game in Flamengo's favor. At least an AI report”, he replied.
RODRIGO MATTOS COMPARES ARNALDO TO JOHN TEXTOR
The argument used by Rodrigo made a clear reference to the owner of the Botafogo, John Textor, who recently accused the CBF of corruption in arbitration and declared that he had evidence regarding the manipulation of results, even stating that he had recordings of referees asking for bribes. However, he delivered a report prepared by Artificial Intelligence, without conclusive evidence.
Jorge Carrascal, 27 years old, should be the new reinforcement of Mais Querido and the club prepares reception and symbolic number that previously belonged to Gerson
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Flamengo's board is close to finalizing the signing of Jorge Carrascal, a 27-year-old Colombian midfielder who plays for Dynamo Moscow in Russia. Negotiations between the clubs are in the final stages , and the player is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Brazilian club.
Since the beginning of the talks, Flamengo has shown a strong interest in the player , who has a technical style and ability to create plays, characteristics that coach Filipe Luís considers fundamental to strengthening the attacking sector.
Currently wearing the number 8 jersey for Dynamo, Carrascal is expected to keep the same number upon joining the Red-Blacks . According to sources close to the board, the number has already been reserved exclusively for the Colombian.
" It should be him (getting the No. 8 jersey), we'll finalize it when he arrives ," revealed a club source. Previously, the jersey was offered to Jorginho, who opted to keep the number 21 for symbolic and personal reasons. This cleared the way for the new signing to inherit the number that was recently worn by Gerson.
Flamengo will shell out €12 million (approximately R$77 million at the current exchange rate) for the midfielder. The fee will be paid to Dynamo Moscow and represents another investment by the club in reinforcements to bolster the squad throughout the season.
Carrascal is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this weekend. The Colombian is expected to watch the classic against Fluminense , scheduled for Sunday (20), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in one of the Maracanã boxes.
The player has no space in the professional squad and is being monitored by the Portuguese team to join the team during this club window.
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The transfer window continues to be abuzz behind the scenes at Flamengo , and a new addition to the Flamengo youth academy is on the European radar. Daniel Sales, a 19-year-old right-back, has caught the interest of FC Porto in Portugal. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, the Portuguese club want to initially play the player in the B team, with the possibility of a future promotion to the senior squad .
Daniel Sales renewed his contract with Flamengo at the end of 2024, extending his contract until December 2028. The extension, however, did not guarantee the player more space in the main squad, which remains without opportunities under Filipe Luis' command.
The full-back was used at the start of the 2025 Campeonato Carioca, but soon lost his place with the return of the starters and the strong performance of Guillermo Varela. Porto's interest in Daniel Sales is part of a well-known strategy for the Portuguese club, which traditionally focuses on young Brazilian prospects .
The Dragons' current squad includes defender Otávio, also a Flamengo talent. The Portuguese executives plan to integrate Daniel into the B team, which plays in the national second division. If he excels, the youngster could be promoted to competitions such as the Champions League or Europa League.
Flamengo's youth academy is internationally recognized for developing high-level talent. Vinícius Júnior, Lucas Paquetá, João Gomes, and Lázaro are recent examples of athletes trained at Ninho do Urubu who have attracted interest in Europe.
With the board's approval and under pressure for quick responses, the manager takes the lead at a key moment in the season
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For the first time since taking over as football director, José Boto will have the freedom to assemble Flamengo's squad with time, structure and support from the top management, even with his work being watched by the entire leadership.
After a turbulent start to the year, with a drop in performance and internal distrust, the club is betting on a strategic overhaul under the management of the Portuguese director, who is creating strategies for negotiations.
With BAP's approval and support, Boto was given carte blanche to implement his philosophy in the market. The backing of the board, especially the president, is a clear demonstration of the club's belief in Boto's ability to manage an efficient and sustainable window.
In a recent interview with ge, the football director confirmed the three priorities for the squad: A midfielder to share the creative duties with Arrascaeta ; A skillful left winger, a one-on-one specialist; A mobile center forward, with more intensity and the ability to press the ball out.
Despite its desire to sign specific reinforcements, Flamengo is carefully analyzing its financial situation. After a volatile first half of the year, the club is seeking a balance between investment and responsibility. According to internal sources, the salary cap will be maintained, and players demanding large sums, such as Taty Castellanos, will only move forward based on well-structured financial compensation.