Landim talks again about contract renewal with Gabigol at Flamengo: "it's on the table"

Historically identified with Fluminense, Carlos Alberto Parreira revealed that he was close to managing Flamengo at three points in his career. The statement was made during an interview with the Basticast podcast. According to the coach, he even hosted then-Fluminense president Márcio Braga at his home, but was unable to accept the invitation.

Carlos Alberto Parreira: "On the three occasions Flamengo approached me, I already had a signed contract"

“I had three opportunities, but the three times Flamengo approached me, I already had a signed contract: twice with foreign teams and once with the Brazilian national team ,” said Parreira, who became famous for leading Brazil to the 1994 World Cup title.

The coach also recalled the occasion when he had to personally reject Márcio Braga: "Once Márcio Braga spent the entire afternoon at my house, but I couldn't tell him I'd already signed with the national team because Ricardo Teixeira had ordered no one to know. That was an order for me. I kept stalling, feeling sick, unable to speak," he said.

PARREIRA'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS

Now 82 years old, Parreira made history by winning his fourth world championship in 1994. He also won the Copa América (2004) and the Confederations Cup (2005), both with decisive performances by Adriano Imperador.

But his career wasn't all about glory. In 1999, he led Fluminense to the Série C of the Brasileirão , the year in which the Laranjeiras club lifted the third division trophy—a low mark among Rio de Janeiro's biggest clubs.

THE PARTNERSHIP WITH ZAGALLO

A great teammate of Parreira, Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo was also by his side in the 1994 fourth title. An icon of Flamengo's history, the "Old Wolf" led Flamengo to notable victories, such as Petkovic's free kick goal in 2001 , which decided the Carioca against Vasco, and the Champions Cup in the same year.

This Thursday (4), the Brazilian National Team faces Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Called up at the last minute to replace the injured Matheus Cunha, Flamengo striker Samuel Lino could appear among Carlo Ancelotti's squad .

Despite expectations, the player is likely to start the match on the bench . Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Italian coach is expected to use the match to conduct tests and explore alternatives for the starting lineup.

This will be Brazil 's last official match on home soil before the World Cup. Until the start of the tournament, the team will only play friendlies. The last time the national team played at Maracanã was in November 2023 , when they lost 1-0 to Argentina, with a goal by Otamendi.

TICKETS FOR BRAZIL X CHILE

Ticket sales began on August 25th, through the Bilheteria Digital website, with prices ranging from R$100 to R$320 . To purchase, fans must register their facial biometrics, which is also common for Flamengo games at the stadium.

• North, South and Upper South: R$200 (full) / R$100 (half)
• Upper East: R$240 (full) / R$120 (half)
• Lower East: R$280 (full) / R$140 (half)
• Lower West: R$320 (full) / R$160 (half)

FILIPE LUÍS DOESN'T WANT TO SEE LINO ON THE FIELD...

Filipe Luís on Flamengo's Samuel Lino in the National Team: "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia"

At the press conference following the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, coach Filipe Luís didn't hide his satisfaction with Samuel Lino, but he did offer one caveat: he doesn't want to see the number 16 at Bolivia's altitude. "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia, and returns in top condition to help the team ," he said, referring to the risks of physical fatigue caused by the altitude.

In another initiative aimed at strengthening the youth academy, Mais Querido hosted a special talk this week with defender Danilo. The defender spoke with athletes from the under-15 and under-16 categories in the auditorium of the George Helal Training Center , as part of the "Champion Talk" project, coordinated by Alfredo Almeida, the youth academy director, along with Patricia Negreiros, head of the human development department.

Champion Talk aims to connect young athletes with role models who have already forged successful paths in football, reinforcing their sense of belonging to the club. Danilo's choice was no accident: the defender has won more than ten titles in his career, including the Club World Cup, two Champions Leagues, the Copa Libertadores, and the European Super Cup .

DEFENDER REMEMBERS HIS CAREER

At 34, Danilo also boasts experience from two World Cups with the Brazilian national team (2018 and 2022). Recognized for his leadership on and off the field, he discussed the challenges of his career abroad, his dreams, and his goals still in progress. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of the young players.

Danilo on talks with Flamengo's young players: "A good experience"

"It was a beautiful experience to be able to share a little of my experience with the boys. I think this type of action should become constant, reducing the distance between the youth and professional levels and increasing the feeling of integration and belonging to the club and its culture . It was beautiful to see the sparkle in the boys' eyes, reviving in me a feeling of pleasure for playing football and creating an even greater connection with the colors of Flamengo," declared the defender .

BASE DIRECTOR REINFORCES VALUE

During the meeting, Danilo highlighted defining moments in his career and the importance of resilience in sports . Alfredo Almeida emphasized the project's impact: "Danilo fulfilled his dream of playing for Flamengo ," he said before concluding.

" We try to show our youth athletes Danilo's journey, which wasn't easy , but he managed to achieve beyond his competence on the field. We will continue this initiative with other professional athletes so that our youth athletes can understand each one's story, the difficulties they faced and the focus they had to overcome them," said the director.