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INJURED, MATHEUZINHO SEEKS HELP FROM MENTAL COACH

Having been sidelined for almost three years, full-back Matheuzinho is in the process of recovery.

Photo: Flamengo
Photo: Flamengo

02 Jun 2023 | 18:43 |

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Having been sidelined for almost three years, full-back Matheuzinho is in the process of recovery. In March of this year, the Flamengo player suffered a fracture in the tibia of his left leg, which forced him to withdraw from the club's matches. Faced with the most serious injury of his career, Matheuzinho chose to seek support from a mental coach during this period.


Currently, the full-back is preparing to return and defend Flamengo again. As part of his mental preparation, Matheuzinho is investing in treatment with coach Lulinha, a specialist in sports, performance and principles. Recently, a post was shared on social media showing the work carried out between Matheuzinho and his personal mind.


According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Matheuzinho's return is close. The full-back removed the cast from his leg and began the transition to training with the ball. Therefore, Flamengo believes that the player may already be available this June.




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Cruzeiro director opens up about the possible departure of Gabigol, ex-Flamengo

Even with reduced minutes on the field and matches without playing, the number 9 remains in Raposa's plans, which reinforces confidence in the player until the end of his contract.

Former Flamengo player Gabigol remains in Cruzeiro's plans until 2028, despite having few minutes and games on the bench - photo: reproduction
Former Flamengo player Gabigol remains in Cruzeiro's plans until 2028, despite having few minutes and games on the bench - photo: reproduction

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Gabigol, formerly of Flamengo, has been facing a period of low minutes at Cruzeiro , playing mostly as an option on the bench. Last Monday (18), against Mirassol, the number 9 didn't even take the field. Despite this, the striker's contract with the Celeste team runs until December 2028, and the board guarantees that he remains in the club's plans.


In an interview with journalist Jaeci's channel, Pedro Junio, vice president of Cruzeiro's SAF, highlighted the striker's dedication and denied any possibility of a departure at this time. " We are very confident with Gabriel. He is a high-level, high-performance athlete who is dedicated to the club. He has been given opportunities and is fully integrated into the squad," the director stated.


According to him, there's no sign of the player's dissatisfaction with the current situation. " Gabriel is super happy here at the club, let's be clear about that. He's never expressed dissatisfaction with whether he's playing or not, or whether he's part of the scheme or not. He's happy and dedicated, always available; he's a technical option," added Pedro Junio.


ATTACKER LOST SPACE

Gabigol started the season as a starter, but from the third round of the Brazilian Championship onwards, he began to appear on the bench under coach Leonardo Jardim. Since then, he has started only twice, accumulating 557 minutes on the pitch , including injury time. Despite the reduction in playing time, Cruzeiro believes the player can be decisive later in the season and emphasizes that he remains part of the club's project.


SEASON FOR CRUISE

In 2025, Gabigol played 30 matches for Cruzeiro, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists under Leonardo Jardim. Despite a strong start, the loss of a starting spot and early elimination from international competitions diminished his prominence.



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Vasco is close to signing former Flamengo youth star

Midfielder revealed by Mais Querido is close to returning to Brazilian football after an agreement between Vasco and Crystal Palace, valid until mid-2026

Vasco agrees to loan Matheus França, formerly of Flamengo, to Crystal Palace until June 2026 - photo: reproduction
Vasco agrees to loan Matheus França, formerly of Flamengo, to Crystal Palace until June 2026 - photo: reproduction

23 Ago 2025 | 10:55 |

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Vasco da Gama has made progress in negotiations and has finalized the signing of midfielder Matheus França, formerly of Flamengo . According to information released by Rádio Itatiaia, the Vasco da Gama club reached an agreement with Crystal Palace in England to loan the player until June 2026. The agreement does not include a buyout clause at the end of the contract.


With negotiations close to being finalized, the expectation is that Matheus França will land in Rio de Janeiro by Sunday (24) to undergo medical examinations. If approved, the midfielder will sign a contract with Vasco for the period defined in the agreement.


TRANSFER WINDOW


The Brazilian transfer market remains busy, with the transfer window open until September 2. Vasco has been looking for reinforcements to improve its performance this season , and the arrival of Matheus França is considered strategic to improve the midfield sector.

MATHEUS FRANÇA WAS CHAMPION FOR FLAMENGO


A product of Flamengo's youth academy, Matheus França gained prominence after joining the professional squad in 2022. That year, he won important titles, such as the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil, with the Manto Sagrado.

In the 2023 season, the player enjoyed some good times under coach Vítor Pereira , but ended up accepting Crystal Palace's offer to play in English football. Now, he returns to Brazil for a new challenge with Vasco.


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Flamengo surpasses giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG

Victory over Internacional in the Libertadores puts Mengão above the main teams in European football, such as the Spanish team and the French champions.

Since the arrival of Filipe Luís, Flamengo has won more games than Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Since the arrival of Filipe Luís, Flamengo has won more games than Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

22 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |

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Flamengo achieved an impressive feat under Filipe Luís. With the 2-0 victory over Internacional , this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, the club reached 43 triumphs since October 2024 , becoming the team with the most victories in the world in that period.


Rubro-Negro overcame European football powers such as PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona , who recorded 42, 39 and 37 victories, respectively, which further consolidates the numbers achieved since the coach began his work at Mengão.


RANKING OF TEAMS WITH THE MOST WINS SINCE OCTOBER 2024
  • Flamengo: 43 wins
  • PSG: 42 wins
  • Real Madrid: 39 wins
  • Barcelona: 37 wins
QUALIFIED IN THE LIBERTADORES


In addition to the record, Flamengo also confirmed its place in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The team eliminated Internacional with two victories: 1-0 at Maracanã and 2-0 at Beira-Rio. In the next round, they will face Estudiantes (ARG).

THREE WINS IN A ROW OVER INTER


Internacional has been one of the main victims of Mais Querido in 2025. In less than a month, there were three consecutive defeats to the team from Rio Grande do Sul, with an aggregate score of 6-1 in the following clashes between the two teams:

  • 1-0 in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16;
  • 3 to 1 for the Brazilian Championship;
  • 2-0 in the second leg of the Libertadores.
NEXT APPOINTMENT

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. The next game will be against Vitória, on Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (closed channel).


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