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Ex Law! Flamengo and Corinthians relive stories with Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho at Maracanã

Mengão will once again meet former players trained at home, as they seek to retake the lead in the Brazilian Championship against a confident rival

Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho meet Flamengo again at Maracanã in an important duel for the Brazilian Championship. (Photo / SCCP)
Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho meet Flamengo again at Maracanã in an important duel for the Brazilian Championship. (Photo / SCCP)

27 Abr 2025 | 10:13 |

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Flamengo is preparing for a special reunion this Sunday at Maracanã. The team will face Corinthians in a match that will mark the return of Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho to the stadium that revealed them to professional football. Now wearing the black and white jersey, the two players promise an intense and exciting match.




It's a very difficult game against a very qualified team..." - said Hugo Souza





HUGO SOUZA ANALYSES THE DUEL AT MARACANÃ

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, also known as Neneca, commented on his expectations of returning to Maracanã, this time as an opponent. The athlete acknowledged the difficulty of the match, but showed confidence in the preparation of the São Paulo team to surprise the Mais Querido in its domains.


GOALKEEPER POINTS OUT THE CHALLENGES AGAINST MENGÃO

"It's a very difficult game against a very qualified team . We're going to work hard so that we can do our best away from home. We're going to understand what Flamengo's strengths and weaknesses are, so that we can work our best within that. May it be a great show and, God willing, with a victory for us," said Hugo.


Another player who projected the classic was the striker Yuri Alberto . Confident, the number nine highlighted that Corinthians has been preparing intensely for the duel and that the mission is to get important points in Rio de Janeiro to remain strong in the dispute of the championship considering that both clubs are in good sequence.

"The next game is also difficult, even more so against a team like Flamengo, away from home. We know it will be a very high-level game. We are preparing seriously. We know our potential and we will go after the points with great responsibility," said Yuri Alberto.



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Atlético-MG opens negotiations to sign former Flamengo player

With an inconsistent campaign in the Brasileirão and dangerously approaching the Z4, Galo is looking for a former Mengão player to try to fix the team

Atlético-MG wants to hire Jorge Sampaoli, ex-Flamengo, as coach - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Atlético-MG wants to hire Jorge Sampaoli, ex-Flamengo, as coach - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

02 Set 2025 | 12:15 |

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Atlético-MG has opened negotiations to bring back Jorge Sampaoli , formerly of Flamengo, as the team's head coach. The Argentine coach gained traction at the club after failing in negotiations with Martín Anselmi and is already considered the favorite to take over.


The first negotiations, which began on Monday night (01), are being conducted virtually. Sampaoli currently lives in Rio de Janeiro. The information was published by the newspaper O Tempo. On social media, part of the Galo fans are already mobilizing in support of the coach's return .


HOW IS SAMPAOLI?


Without a club since leaving Rennes in France, Sampaoli has had a low-key run in European football. In charge of the French team, he played 10 games, winning just 3 and losing 7 , in a period of about two months.

His first stint at Atlético-MG was between 2020 and 2021, with 45 matches, totaling 25 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses . Despite finishing three points short of the Brazilian title, the Argentine is remembered as a key player in the formation of the squad that would win historic titles in 2021, as he indicated the signing of most of the players.


CUCA'S SUCCESSOR

Sampaoli arrives to replace Cuca, who was fired after the 2-0 loss to Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals at Arena MRV. Pressure had already been mounting, and the setback against their biggest rival was a key factor in the coach's departure.

PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

In 2023, Sampaoli also managed Flamengo , accumulating 39 games, with 20 wins. Despite this, he left the club with criticism , after eliminations in the Libertadores, defeat in the Copa do Brasil final and performance below expectations in the Brasileirão.


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Flamengo opens ticket sales for match against Cruzeiro

The direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brasileirão between Mengão and Raposa takes place in October, at Maracanã, and fans can already guarantee tickets

Flamengo fans can now purchase tickets for the Brasileirão match against Cruzeiro - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo fans can now purchase tickets for the Brasileirão match against Cruzeiro - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

02 Set 2025 | 11:30 |

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Flamengo, which is still on break during the FIFA World Cup , faces Cruzeiro on October 2 (Thursday) at 8:30 pm at Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The duel is considered a direct confrontation for the championship lead and is expected to draw a large crowd.


The club announced that sales begin this Tuesday (2), exclusively on the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br . To access the stadium, it is mandatory to have previously registered facial biometrics. Half-price and free entry rules follow the standard applied throughout the season.


SALES SCHEDULE
  • 02/09, 10am — Nação Maraca 1 (1 star) / Nação Sem Fronteiras (up to 2 tickets if the benefit was not used during the season)
  • 09/06, 10am — Maraca Nation 1
  • 10/09, 10am — Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
  • 12/09, 10am — Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
  • September 14, 10am — Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
  • September 16th, 10am — Maraca Nation 3
  • September 18th, 10am — General public (online)
  • October 2nd, 9pm — End of online sales
VALUES BY SECTOR


Red-Black Sectors

North


  • Maraca Nation 1: R$ 30.50
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 42.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$ 48.00
  • General Public: R$ 120.00 (half price: R$ 60.00)

South

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$ 25.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 35.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$40.00
  • General Public: R$ 100.00 (half price: R$ 50.00)

Upper East

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$ 35.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 49.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$ 56.00
  • General Public: R$ 140.00 (half price: R$ 70.00)

Lower East

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$ 40.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 56.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$ 64.00
  • General Public: R$ 160.00 (half price: R$ 80.00)

Lower West

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$50.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 70.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$80.00
  • General Public: R$200.00 (half price: R$100.00)

Visiting Fans (South Section B – Gate B)

  • General Public: R$ 170.00 (half price: R$ 85.00)
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

Fla+ Space (West and Lower East)

  • 100% red-and-black themed environment, with an exclusive buffet and free draft beer before the game.
  • Value: R$ 200.00

Maracanã Plus (West)

Premium experience with lunch/dinner, dessert, and an open bar of non-alcoholic beverages. Assigned seating and seated seating.

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$ 206.25
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$ 258.75
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$ 285.00
  • General Public: R$600.00 (half price: R$337.50)

PARKING

  • Location: Célio de Barros (Rua Eurico Rabelo, no number, next to Maracanã)
  • Prices: R$ 180.00 (general public) / R$ 120.00 (member)
  • Purchase: option available with ticket (1 seat per fan, subject to availability)
  • Access: entrance via Rua Paula Souza → continue to Rua Eurico Rabelo (gate 11B)

Recommended departure:

  • West Zone: Eurico Rabelo Street → September 28th Street → Serra Grajaú–Jacarepaguá
  • South Zone: Manoel de Abreu Street → Rei Pelé Avenue (towards the Center)



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Flamengo vs Estudiantes: idol is sincere about qualifying for the Libertadores

The tournament champion says it will be necessary to respect the Argentine club and that the result of the first leg at Maracanã could influence fans in the return leg.

Estudiantes idol Desábato believes in qualifying against Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/Estudiantes
Estudiantes idol Desábato believes in qualifying against Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/Estudiantes

02 Set 2025 | 09:30 |

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Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) will face each other on September 18th and 25th in search of a spot in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores da América . Most experts consider Flamengo to be the favorite, but according to former defender Leandro Desábato, who won the competition in 2009 with the Argentine club, the first leg at the Maracanã will be decisive.


Debate about Flamengo vs Estudiantes, in the Libertadores: "If you get a good result in Brazil, you'll have a chance"


"Flamengo has a very good team. I thought Estudiantes would decide it away, but it will be at home. If they get a good result in Brazil, they'll have a chance. When you put pressure on the fans and make the opponent feel it, they don't like it . Estudiantes has good players who have dropped off in performance, but they remain important," said Desábato.


FANS CAN MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR FLAMENGO

The former defender also highlighted the strength of the Argentine fans as a decisive factor: "Estudiantes is highly respected, a role model. Players who play there always say it's a different club, and that helps a lot. The fans transmit this energy, and in the Libertadores, it's even more felt . They make you believe you're going to win, even without having the best team," he added in an interview with Cielosports.


HOW ESTUDIANTES ARRIVES FOR THE CONFRONTATION

Estudiantes secured home advantage after finishing first in Group A , the same as Botafogo, with 12 points. Flamengo , in turn, advanced with 11 points in Group C. In the round of 16, the team from La Plata eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR), winning 1-0 away and drawing 0-0 at home.

GAME DATES
  • First leg: Flamengo x Estudiantes – September 18, at 9:30 pm (Maracanã).
  • Return: Estudiantes x Flamengo – September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium.

The winner of the match will face the qualifier from Racing (ARG) vs Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) in the semi-finals .



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