
Soccer
11 Mar 2025 | 11:12 |
The President of Palmeiras , Leila Pereira , expressed his indignation with Conmebol after the punishment considered to be light to Cerro Porteño, for a case of racism against Luighi , striker of the São Paulo team during the Libertadores U20. In protest, the leader suggested that Brazilian clubs leave the South American entity and seek affiliation at Concacaf , responsible for North and Central America.
"Brazilian teams represent 60% of Conmebol's revenue and are treated that way. If we are not respected, why not think of joining Concacaf ? Only then will Brazilian football.
The statement was made before the semifinal of Paulistan against Sao Paulo, last Monday (10).
Debate will be taken to the Technical Council of Brasileirão
Leila also stated that the subject will be discussed at the next meeting of the Technical Council of Brasileirão , which will take place on Wednesday (12), at the CBF headquarters, with the presence of the president of the entity, Ednaldo Rodrigues, and leaders of the 20 clubs in Serie A. Clubs and with Ednaldo . If financially would be better for Brazil, why not evaluate this change? "
Mild punishment to Cerro Porteño and revolt of Brazilian clubs
Conmebol determined a fine of 50 thousand dollars (about R $ 288 thousand ) to Cerro Porteño for the case of racism. The value is lower than the punishment applied to Flamengo , which paid $ 100,000 (R $ 597 thousand) in 2024 for a delay in the restart against Bolivar, in La Paz. to promote a campaign against racism. However, the team played only one more match before being eliminated and so far has not published the required campaign.
dissatisfied, Palmeiras and CBF asked Conmebol the exclusion of Cerro Porteño from under-20 and a punishment that affected the club in all categories.
"It's absurd. If a team delays the field entry, pay $ 100,000.
Clubs Brazilian trigger FIFA
In addition to the manifestation against Conmebol, the clubs that are part of the libra lfu have sent FIFA asking for a more rigid attitude of the global entity on cases of racism.
"We filed a request for FIFA to intervene at Conmebol and require more severe penalties.
Mengão takes victory to the return game against the Argentines that takes place on the 25th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium
18 Set 2025 | 23:24 |
Flamengo defeated Argentina's Estudiantes 2-1 at the Maracanã Stadium . The red-and-black team decided the match in the first half with goals from Pedro and Varela. Mengão gave Estudiantes no time to breathe in Rio de Janeiro with a lightning goal.
Just 15 seconds in, Pedro capitalized on a pass from Plata, turned on his marker, and fired a left-footed shot to open the scoring. The quick goal undermined Argentina's strategy and galvanized the Rio de Janeiro team, who continued to press. A few minutes later, Ayrton Lucas crossed from the left and Varela hit a beautiful volley into Muslera's corner, extending the red-and-blacks' lead in the first half.
Even with a two-goal lead, Flamengo maintained control and nearly made it three with Pedro, whose shot was spectacularly saved by the Uruguayan goalkeeper. Estudiantes , for their part, barely threatened Rossi's goal and only managed to partially level the score in the final minutes of the first half . The feeling at Maracanã was that the 2-0 scoreline was a cheap one for the visitors.
In the second half, the pace dropped. Coach Eduardo Domínguez made substitutions, trying to give the Argentine team more momentum, but he ran into the red-and-black defense. The match was not without its tense moments, with cards for Saúl, Samuel Lino, and Alexis Castro, and Plata's sending-off after a second yellow card in a dispute with Facundo Rodríguez . At the end of the second half, Estudiantes scored in the 46th minute to leave the match open in Argentina.
With the 2-1 victory, Flamengo takes the lead in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The return leg is scheduled for the 25th, at 9:30 pm, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in Argentina. Before that, the team led by Tite faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship, again at Maracanã.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season. Internally, there's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.