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Julio Cesar shows confidence with José Boto at Flamengo: "I've already had contact"

The Mais Querido idol already worked with the club's future director, when he was still playing for Benfica

Júlio César shows confidence in José Boto at Flamengo (Reproduction/ Maracanã)
Júlio César shows confidence in José Boto at Flamengo (Reproduction/ Maracanã)

18 Dez 2024 | 08:27 |

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José Boto should sign a contract with Flamengo in the next few days and will become technical director of Mais Querido. Current director of NK Osijek (CRO), the future director of Rubro-Negro had a spell at Benfica (POR), the same club where Júlio César played. In this way, the former Mengo goalkeeper demonstrated confidence in the professional.


" I already had contact with him, because today I work as a businessman So, I met José Boto, we exchanged some ideas, he is a very respected guy in the field. He worked a lot in Ukraine and Shaktar Donetsk invests a lot in Brazilian players. Flamengo would opt for him. He seems like a serious guy to me", he said, before finishing:


"I think Boto with He certainly knows the size of the responsibility he is taking on, which is to be at the forefront of Flamengo's football. He is an experienced guy, who already knows a little about our football culture and I'm sure he is an intelligent guy, who will adapt quickly. ", concluded Julio Cesar, in an interview with 'Charla Podcast'.


TOTAL REFORMULATION

José Botoshould be announced in the next few days. In addition to taking on the role of technical director at Flamengo, the Portuguese arrives at the club to be responsible for reformulating the football department. To this end, the manager is defining the professionals who will make up Rubro-Negro's work team.


POSSIBLE ARRIVAL OF PLAYERS

Although it is still in Croatia, José Botois already studying the Flamengo squad to define priorities when hiring. Remembering that, due to high expenses in 2024, Mais Querido will only make occasional reinforcements. Thus, the manager wants to bring a winger and a "box to box" midfielder to complete the squad.


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Fulham names replacement for Rodrigo Muniz, ex-Flamengo

Atalanta's Mengão product is in their sights to reinforce their attacking command and the Cottagers already have a replacement in place in case of his departure.

Fulham defines replacement in case of sale of Rodrigo Muniz, ex-Flamengo, to Atalanta - Photo: Reproduction/Fulham
Fulham defines replacement in case of sale of Rodrigo Muniz, ex-Flamengo, to Atalanta - Photo: Reproduction/Fulham

19 Ago 2025 | 08:54 |

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Rodrigo Muniz's goalscoring form in England is starting to stir up activity in the European market . The former Flamengo player has become Atalanta's target, and a potential transfer has Fulham looking for replacements. Their main target is Rasmus Hojlund, currently on the decline at Manchester United .


According to The Independent, the Dane lost his place after the arrival of coach Rúben Amorim and saw competition increase with the signing of Benjamin Sesko , bought for around €80 million. Signed from Atalanta for £72 million, Hojlund didn't perform as expected: he scored just 14 goals in 62 Premier League games. United are now reportedly willing to sell him for £40 million.


MUNIZ IS HAVING HIS BEST MOMENT IN EUROPE


Atalanta could offer a similar amount for Muniz. The Flamengo -born striker has had two consistent seasons at Fulham, scoring 17 Premier League goals . Last Saturday (16), he was decisive when he scored in stoppage time against Brighton, securing a draw in the season opener.

CASCADE EFFECT IN THE MARKET


If the sale goes through, Fulham will have the cash to invest heavily in a new number 9 , and Hojlund emerges as the main option. For United, the deal would represent a chance to reduce the financial losses associated with the player.

The next few days of the transfer window promise to be decisive for Fulham, Atalanta, Manchester United, and for Rodrigo Muniz, who could begin a new chapter in his career in Serie A. While negotiations are still pending, the youngster is preparing for the second round of the Premier League, when the Cottagers face Manchester United.



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“Flamengo reserves…” - Peñarol director talks about finances

Mengão is the highest-earning team in South America and the Uruguayan director talks about the economic disparity experienced in recent years

Peñarol director talks about Flamengo's financial disparity with the Uruguayan club - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Peñarol director talks about Flamengo's financial disparity with the Uruguayan club - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

19 Ago 2025 | 08:31 |

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Flamengo's finances continue to be in the spotlight in sports news. After the announcement of Betano's million-dollar sponsorship , the topic even resonated outside Brazil. Last Sunday (17), Peñarol (URU) director Evaristo González commented on the salaries paid by the Rio de Janeiro club .


"Only Flamengo's reserves earn more than our entire team" - Evaristo González, Peñarol


"The desire to come and win is evident. Flamengo 's reserves alone earn more than our entire team . (Coach Diego) Aguirre gives you this mystique. He's Peñarol, he knows the history. He knows what he's achieving," González said in an interview with Uruguay's 770 AM radio station.


RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PEÑAROL

Despite the financial disparity, Peñarol has already shown strength against Flamengo on the field. In 2024, the Uruguayan team eliminated the Rubro-Negro from the Copa Libertadores , including a 1-0 victory at Maracanã in the quarterfinals.


POSSIBLE MEETING IN THE LIBERTADORES 2025

Flamengo and Peñarol could face each other again in this edition of the continental tournament . For the duel to take place in the semifinals, Flamengo must overcome Internacional in the round of 16 and then eliminate Estudiantes (ARG) or Cerro Porteño (PAR) in the quarterfinals.

On the other side, Peñarol will face Racing (ARG) and, if they qualify, will face Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) or Fortaleza . Like Flamengo, the Uruguayans won the first leg 1-0 and will need a draw this week to advance.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

Before thinking about a reunion with the Uruguayans, Flamengo has a decisive challenge this Wednesday (20), against Internacional , at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The clash will be broadcast by Rede Globo, ESPN and Disney+.



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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Copa Libertadores

Mengão will have a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the second leg of the round of 16 of the competition

Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup for the clash against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup for the clash against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

19 Ago 2025 | 07:59 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), when they face Internacional in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores . On the eve of the match, this Tuesday (19), coach Filipe Luís leads the team's last training session and should define the starting lineup for the clash at Beira-Rio.


The Rubro-Negro's likely lineup includes : Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Varela; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Luiz Araújo; and Bruno Henrique. However, changes are still possible, as the coach will only confirm the lineup after this afternoon's training session.


LAST TRAINING DETAILS


According to the official schedule, Flamengo will train at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Grêmio's training center in Porto Alegre. It will be during this training session that Filipe Luís will determine the starting eleven for the final against Colorado.

FLAMENGO HAS AN ADVANTAGE IN THE CONFRONTATION


The Rio de Janeiro team comes into the match with an advantage, having won the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã, with Bruno Henrique scoring after a corner kick from Luiz Araújo . Thus, Flamengo guarantees qualification to the quarterfinals with a draw at Beira-Rio.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME

The second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores between Internacional and Flamengo will be this Wednesday (20) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).


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