Soccer
17 Out 2024 | 11:28 |
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The classic between Flamengo and Fluminense takes place this Thursday (17th), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. One of the highlights of the match is the defender Léo Ortiz, who, after the arrival of Filipe Luís, returned to his original position and raised the level of the defense.
Léo remembers his first games on the bench at Flamengowere against Fluminense, although he did not enter the field on that occasion. The player comments on the atmosphere of the classic and the importanceof this confrontation.
“My first two games here, even though I didn't play because I was on the bench, were the Carioca semifinals, with Fla- Floss. You can already feel the size of the classic and the atmosphere. Even because it was a semi-final, it had a different atmosphere. Then there was this Brazilian Fla-Flu, which we managed to win with a penalty goal”, says Léo Ortiz in an interview with ‘GE’.
For the defender, Flamengo still has a chance to fight for the title, which makes the game even more significant. He believes that the team must enter the field demonstrating all its quality to increase the chances of victory over its rival.
“It is a Fla-Flu of great importance for both sides, in which the two teams are fighting for their goals in the championship . We have to focus on Fla-Flu, and the Brazilian Championship is a championship in which we can still fight at the top”, he comments.
“We have to put our quality above that, balance our footprint too, because classics are played that way. And I'm sure we have good conditions to continue these victories and arrive well for the Copa do Brasil at the weekend”, he says.
However, Léo Ortiz also recognizes that “classic is classic”, which implies dangers, balance and challenges ahead.
“I'm sure it will be very balanced. When it's a classic, things are equal, we have to be prepared because it's going to be a very difficult game, and they have a lot of quality despite the phase they're going through”, he warns, remembering the bad phase of five defeats in six tricolor games.
THE PAUSE FOR THE FIFA DATE
The FIFA Data break led seven Flamengo players to leave, but it also provided Filipe Luís the opportunity to implement his game ideas. With ten days of training, the new coach had time to study and present his proposals to the squad that remained at Ninho do Urubu, something that Léo Ortiz highlights in his statements.
“I think it was the first training sequence we had with Filipe. He had little time to work, there was a lot of video. During this time of FIFA Data, it gave him more room to implement things from his work, in practice, of course without some players who are on his national teams”, he concludes.
The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.
According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.
Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup
18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |
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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.
Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.
Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).
Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).
Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).
Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).
Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition
18 Set 2025 | 16:00 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. After the final whistle, striker Cristiane spoke out and made harsh criticisms of the refereeing.
Flamengo's Cristiane, after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "It was biased refereeing"
"Everyone saw today's match , no need to even talk about it. The refereeing was biased, and it also went wrong in São Paulo's favor. But when the refereeing ends up deciding the match, it gets complicated . I don't know the choices made for a game as big as this, Flamengo vs. São Paulo," the player declared.
She continued: " Unfortunately, today had a big impact on us . We've made significant progress compared to the beginning of the year, that's clear. But when the refereeing has a direct impact, it gets difficult," Cristiane concluded.
The first half of the derby was evenly matched. São Paulo started better, but after 20 minutes, Flamengo began to control possession. Even so, neither team managed to score before halftime . In the second half, the São Paulo team came back with more intensity and capitalized on a defensive lapse. Duda Serrana appeared unmarked to score the winning goal and secure the tricolor's place in the semifinals.
After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea return to the field this Saturday (20), for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca, against Búzios, at 3 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo is the current state champion and holds the hegemony in women's football in Rio , with eight titles won so far.
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