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LÉO PEREIRA TALKS ABOUT FLAMENGO'S GOALS IN THE FINAL MINUTES OF THE GAMES

Defender entered at halftime of the match

24 Jun 2024 | 09:49 |

Against Fluminense, goal in the 41st minute of the second half. Against Athletico-PR and Bahia, goals in stoppage time. For three consecutive games, Flamengo took seven points from the Brasileirão in the final moments of the matches. According to Léo Pereira, the mental strength of the squad led by Tite is the group's biggest difference in seeking results in the decisive stretch of the duels.

"I think that's what we have in the squad, from our coach, he asks. Since the beginning of his work, he has asked for this. Always being focused for the 90 minutes so that we can win has been a difference for us. one of the best goalkeepers in Brazil. We kept hammering until we got the goal and the victory", said Léo Pereira, in the mixed zone of Maracanã, after the victory in the classic this Sunday (23).

OS GOALS IN THE FINAL STRAIGHT

On June 16, Evertton Araújo headed the equalizer against Athletico-PR, away from home, in the 54th minute of the second half. The Ninho boy's goal guaranteed a 1-1 draw. In the following round, on Thursday (20), David Luiz also beat the defender at the top and sent it into the back of the net, in a 2-1 victory over Bahia.

Against Fluminense, the goal could even have come earlier, after all, Flamengo crushed its rival and wasted several chances. However, ‘justice’ was done at the end of the classic. In the 36th minute, Bruno Henrique fell in the area after a foul by Lucas Calegari. After much complaint from the Laranjeiras team, the penalty was confirmed by the referee, and Pedro sent it into the net at 41'.

LEADER

With the goals in the final stretch making the difference for Flamengo, Tite's team leads the Brasileirão with 24 points, one above Palmeiras, who occupies second place. Rubro-Negro defends the top of the table on Wednesday (26), when they face Juventude, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

LÉO PEREIRA TALKS ABOUT FLAMENGO'S GOALS IN THE FINAL MINUTES OF THE GAMES