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Lazio responds to Flamengo's new proposal for Taty Castellanos

Despite interest from the Argentine striker and a proposal from Mais Querido, the Italian club maintains a firm stance and has no plans to release a key member of the squad.

Lazio maintains a firm stance and refuses to negotiate with Flamengo, despite the player's interest and the Brazilian proposal - photo: reproduction
Lazio maintains a firm stance and refuses to negotiate with Flamengo, despite the player's interest and the Brazilian proposal - photo: reproduction

11 Ago 2025 | 15:44 |

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Lazio has once again ruled out any possibility of negotiations involving Valentín "Taty" Castellanos and Flamengo . According to Italian journalist Ilario Di Giovambattista, the Roman club's board has no intention of giving up a player considered a starter in this transfer window.


Flamengo 's interest in the Argentine striker has been ongoing for weeks, turning into a soap opera in the transfer market. Despite the player's insistence on reaching an agreement, Italian officials have not signaled any change of heart.


ATTACKER PLANS MEETING


According to reports in the Italian press, Castellanos has scheduled a meeting with the president of Lazio for next week. The goal is to try to persuade the president and reinforce his desire to move to Brazilian football.

Even so, with an estimated value of €35 million , the Italian club is not currently willing to negotiate with Flamengo . The transfer window in Italy is already closed, making it difficult to immediately replace the player.


IMPORTANCE OF CASTELLANOS

Internally, Castellanos is considered an important member of the squad , which increases resistance to his departure. The Argentine's performance last season was evaluated positively, reinforcing Lazio's desire to keep him.


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The São Paulo arena hopes to host a Flamengo game in 2025 - check it out

President Bap and Mercado Livre Arena management express interest in hosting Mais Querido in 2025, following renovation and modernization of the São Paulo stadium.

Flamengo can meet the São Paulo fans again at Pacaembu, now Mercado Livre Arena, after almost eight years and with a completely renovated stadium - photo: reproduction
Flamengo can meet the São Paulo fans again at Pacaembu, now Mercado Livre Arena, after almost eight years and with a completely renovated stadium - photo: reproduction

11 Ago 2025 | 15:38 |

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Flamengo may return to play a match at Pacaembu Stadium after almost eight years. According to the arena's CEO, Eduardo Barella, there is interest from both parties in having the Rubro-Negro play at the stadium this season.


" There is not only the possibility (of Flamengo playing at Pacaembu) , but there is now a desire already expressed by President Bap and also by us. We have already made contact with Flamengo shortly after his statement here at the city hall, and we want to be able to host Flamengo at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu this year," declared Barella.


FLAMENGO HAD ALREADY SHOWN INTEREST


In early 2025, president Bap had already signaled his intention to host a Rio de Janeiro club match at Pacaembu Stadium. In a meeting with São Paulo Governor Tarcísio Freitas and Mayor Ricardo Nunes, he stated that it would be an "honor" to play at the venue.

Flamengo's last match at the stadium was on October 22, 2017 , when they lost 2-0 to São Paulo in a Brazilian Championship match. Therefore, Flamengo can return to the stadium to seek another victory.


REFORM MODERNIZED AND REDUCED CAPACITY

Pacaembu Stadium was reopened in January of this year, during the final of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup between Corinthians and São Paulo, after four and a half years of construction and some delays. Among the main changes are the sale of naming rights to Mercado Livre, the demolition of the historic water slide to build a hotel , the reduction in capacity from 40,000 to 25,500 seats, and the installation of synthetic turf.


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Only a few left! Learn how to buy tickets for Flamengo vs. Internacional

Only the South Sector, Level 2, still has tickets available for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16, which promises to welcome more than 60,000 fans.

Flamengo hosts Internacional at Maracanã for the round of 16 of the Libertadores with almost all tickets sold out and more than 60 thousand fans - photo: reproduction
Flamengo hosts Internacional at Maracanã for the round of 16 of the Libertadores with almost all tickets sold out and more than 60 thousand fans - photo: reproduction

11 Ago 2025 | 14:11 |

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After beating Mirassol 2-1 in the Brazilian Championship , Flamengo turns its attention to the duel against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match marks the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores and is expected to bring more than 60 thousand fans to the stadium.


Currently, only the South Sector, Level 2, has tickets available. Full tickets cost R$140 and half-price tickets cost R$70. Members receive discounts , and the Nação Maraca 1 plan guarantees tickets for R$35.


TICKET SALES


North: R$ 160 (half R$ 80) – Sold out

South: R$ 140 (half R$ 70) – Available


Upper East: R$ 180 (half R$ 90) – Sold out

Lower East: R$200 (half R$100) – Sold out

Lower West: R$200 (half R$100) – Sold out

Maracanã Plus: R$600 (half-price R$337.50) – Sold out

FLAMEMGO REPRESENTS ITSELF

After the victory over Mirassol and a Sunday off, the red-black squad returned to work this Monday (11) , at CT Ninho do Urubu. Under the command of Filipe Luís , the athletes trained in the morning with full attention in preparation for the knockout clash at Maracanã.

This Wednesday's match will be crucial for Flamengo to secure a strong result before the return leg in Porto Alegre. The support of the fans at Maracanã will be a key asset for the team to achieve its goal of remaining in contention for the continental title.


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Former Flamengo player Vitinho is announced by Corinthians

The 31-year-old striker, formerly of Mais Querido, arrives for free after leaving Al-Ettifaq and reinforces Dorival Júnior's squad for the rest of the season.

Vitinho is officially announced as a Corinthians reinforcement until 2026 and has an important stint at Flamengo on his resume - photo: reproduction
Vitinho is officially announced as a Corinthians reinforcement until 2026 and has an important stint at Flamengo on his resume - photo: reproduction

11 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Corinthians made official, this Monday (11), the signing of striker Vitinho. After passing the medical exams, the player signed a contract valid until December 31, 2026. The athlete was free on the market since leaving Al-Ettifaq, from Saudi Arabia , and arrives without transfer costs.


" I'm very happy and very grateful to God and Corinthians for this opportunity . It's an honor to be here wearing the Corinthians jersey. The expectations are immense. I want to be on the field as soon as possible. Be with the Faithful, be with my teammates, and achieve the club's goals," Vitinho told the club's official website.


INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE


At 31, Vitinho will be another option for coach Dorival Júnior in attack. In Saudi Arabia, he played 65 matches, scored 12 goals, and provided 10 assists. Discovered by Botafogo in 2011, the striker quickly attracted attention and, in 2013 , transferred to CSKA Moscow, where he remained until 2018.

During this period, he spent two years on loan at Internacional, totaling 84 appearances, 18 goals, and nine assists. At the Russian club, he scored 18 goals and provided nine decisive passes before joining Flamengo in 2018.


A REMARKABLE PASSAGE AT FLAMENGO

After his experience in Russia, Vitinho was signed by Flamengo, where he participated in historic campaigns and won significant titles . Among them, two Copa Libertadores (2019 and 2022) and two Brazilian Championships (2019 and 2020) stand out, as well as trophies from the Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, Recopa Sudamericana and Campeonato Carioca.




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