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25 Mai 2024 | 11:20 |
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On September 16, 2012, Adryan was still just 18 years old. He entered the field for Flamengo during halftime of the game against Grêmio, in the Brazilian Championship, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, with the team at a disadvantage. At 15 minutes into the second half, Ibson was fouled, and the young man received the ball from the hands of Vagner Love. Result: the saving goal for a 1-1 draw, which raised expectations about his future, being treated as another "new Zico".
At the time, Adryan was coming off a successful year. In 2011, he was champion of the Copa São Paulo, being a starter at the age of 17 for an under-20 team. He won the U17 South American Championship with the Brazilian team and won the Bronze Boot at the World Cup in the category, in which Brazil came fourth. However, his career did not take off as expected. This Saturday, he is listed to defend Portuguesa-RJ against Audax-RJ, at 3:30 pm (from Brasília, in Moça Bonita, for the fifth round of Group A6 of the Brazilian Series D.
“It’s difficult have an answer (as to why he didn't stay at Flamengo). Things happen as they should, regardless of everything. I always did my best at Flamengo, within what I was capable of at that time, at my age. maturity, anyway. With the maturity I have today, with the mindset I have today, it would certainly have been very different, but unfortunately we learn over time and we can't go back if I keep looking back. back, thinking about what would make me work, what I could have done to be better, if I keep beating myself up with that in my head, I'll never be able to move forward", said Adryan in an interview with ge.
When he was still under contract with Flamengo, Adryan went through a series of loans. Then, free, he continued traveling the world, returned to Brazil, and, before agreeing with Portuguesa, he was at ABC, in Natal.< /p>
- We cannot look back to see what could be done. We make mistakes, try to improve in the future, but we have turned the page, we have to move on. I believe it is maturity, I believe that due to some factors, even from the club (Flamengo), they did not make me reach this potential, it is not an excuse, it is not a question, but logically, as an athlete, if on the field I did what was expected, today I I wouldn't be questioned about it. So, it happened the way it had to be done. After Flamengo, I had wonderful experiences at other clubs, I managed to reach a very high potential, it's no wonder that I played for big clubs, in big leagues and I was able to stand out - he commented.
With Menfgão leading the Brasileirão and in contention for the Libertadores, the board is accelerating negotiations to extend the coach's contract, as he rejected an offer from abroad.
17 Set 2025 | 11:49 |
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Filipe Luís is one of the "jewels" among Brazilian football coaches. With the red-and-black coach still in charge, the team maintains a real chance of winning the Brasileirão Betano and the Copa Libertadores . With 50 points from 22 matches, the club sits atop Série A and is solidifying itself as a top contender for the national cup.
According to information published by the newspaper “O Globo” this Wednesday (17), José Boto, Flamengo's football director, met with businessman Jorge Mendes to discuss the renewal of Filipe Luís' contract . According to journalist Diogo Dantas, the meeting led to a positive move towards the coach's permanence, although the official signing should only take place at the end of the year.
In recent weeks, Filipe Luís received an offer from Fenerbahçe of Turkey, but opted to remain with the Rio de Janeiro club. The board's plan is to extend his contract until the end of 2026, with the possibility of automatic renewal. President Bap intends to value the coach's work, who has maintained the same salary since leaving the youth academy to replace Tite in Flamengo 's first team.
Filipe Luís is about to complete a year in charge of Flamengo . The coach took over the team on September 30, 2024, after Tite's dismissal, and has since collected titles: Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, and Supercopa do Brasil . The coach has played 65 games, with 43 wins, 16 draws, and only six losses, consolidating one of the club's most consistent campaigns in recent years.
Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, begins this Thursday (18) the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes (ARG). The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Mengão has three former Atlético de Madrid players at the club, including the coach, and 'El Cholo' was in charge of all of them at the Spanish club.
17 Set 2025 | 11:37 |
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Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was yet another foreigner to recognize Flamengo's greatness . In an interview with TNT Sports, the Argentine praised the Rio de Janeiro club when asked about the "colchonera community" that has been forming at Ninho do Urubu.
Simeone praises Filipe Luís' Flamengo: "It's always beautiful to see them play"
When asked by journalist Fred Caldeira if he follows the Rubro-Negro's games, Simeone explained that he cannot watch due to the time difference , but highlighted the historical importance of Flamengo in Brazilian football.
"The truth is, I haven't been following Brazil's games, honestly, mainly because of the time difference, which is very late. But I always have a huge affection for Filipe Luís, Samu Lino, and Saúl . And Flamengo , the truth is, is a historic team in Brazil and around the world. It's always beautiful to watch them play," said the coach.
In fact, the time difference is a barrier for those who live in Europe and want to follow Flamengo. The duel against Estudiantes (ARG), this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), will start at 2:30 am on Friday (19) in Madrid.
Beyond the praise, Filipe Luís's future in European football remains a topic of discussion. The Flamengo coach was once the target of interest from Fenerbahçe (TUR), but he declined the offer. Some in the Spanish press and Atlético Madrid fans are also speculating about a possible link between the former full-back and Atlético Madrid , the club Simeone has been with for over 13 years.
If the Argentine leaves the team, the chances of rumors of a future approach to the Flamengo coach increase . Meanwhile, Filipe remains at Flamengo, seeking the biggest achievements of the 2025 season.
Mengão's executive director details the behind-the-scenes of the attempt to hire Irish players, cites timing errors and criticizes the Brazilian football management model.
17 Set 2025 | 11:32 |
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After investing nearly R$300 million in the last transfer window, Flamengo faced a behind-the-scenes episode involving its attempt to sign Mikey Johnston from West Bromwich . The Rio de Janeiro club intended to pay £5 million (approximately R$37 million) for the Irish striker, but the deal was vetoed by president Bap.
In an interview with the UOL portal, executive director José Boto stated that the timing of the negotiations influenced the fans' perception and ultimately derailed the deal. " I think it was a matter of timing, because if he hadn't been the first, if he had been between Saúl and Samuel Lino, the fans might have reacted differently. Obviously, the job of scouting is to bring in players nobody knows," Boto said.
Flamengo director criticizes Brazilian football management: "There is a deep-rooted culture..."
The Portuguese manager also emphasized that Brazilian clubs still need to change their hiring mindset. " There's a deep-rooted culture in Portugal that Brazil will have to adopt sooner or later . Many clubs will have to start managing more according to the team's real needs than to the media or fans," he stated.
José Boto's first signing, Juninho has only scored three goals in 27 appearances for Flamengo, starting seven of them. He has not played since the 1-1 draw with Ceará on August 3rd and has not been included in the squad.
With a reinforced squad, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes, from Argentina , in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
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