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02 Ago 2025 | 11:23
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20 Jan 2025 | 10:48 |
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After suffering a serious injury last year and missing Flamengo for around two months, Luiz Araújo is officially back. In fact, the striker has returned < b>to Filipe Luís' team in 2024, in the last two rounds of the Brazilian Championship, but entered the field again last Sunday (19), for FC Series, against São Paulo .
In the 0-0 draw, Luiz Araújo was called on by Filipe Luís at the beginning of the second half, replacing Gerson, and participated in the team's first major test of the year. Interestingly, against the team that revealed him to football. After the duel, the player passed through the mixed zone and spoke to journalists about returning to the pitch. Luiz admitted that he is not yet at peak physical condition, but highlighted his happiness at returning to play with Manto.
"It was a very serious injury, I'm still on that path to return 100%. Of course, it's great to play again, to wear the Flamengo shirt again in 2025. My goal is to be champion and help Flamengo whenever I'm on the field", he highlighted.
Hunger for the season
When asked about the effects that injuries leave on players, Luiz Araújo admitted that going into the season 2025 with even more desire to win. The striker acknowledged that physical problems are part of the sport, but underlined his desire to recover 100% of his fitness as quickly as possible.
"Injury is part of a career. Of course it makes us very sad, but this only encourages me even more, gives me more strength to come back even stronger and give 100 % whenever he is wearing the Flamengo shirt", he highlighted.
Relationship with Filipe Luís
Luiz also praised the work of coach Filipe Luís at the beginning of the year, the first pre- former player's season in the new position. The striker highlighted the fact that the former full-back always tries to focus on the best characteristics of each athlete and revealed that he has been instructed to work closer to the opponent's goal.
According to Araújo, this would be a way to get the most out of his main characteristic, finishing in one-on-one disputes.
"In addition to being a great coach, Filipe is a great friend. I was able to work with him as a player and coach. We always talk, it doesn't even seem like he started now. He always tries to get the best out of each player", he analyzed.
"I've been learning a lot to get closer to the goal, to extract the best I have, which is finishing one-on-one. I think I'm still going to improve a lot and score a lot of goals with this shirt", concluded Luiz Araújo.
At a press conference, the striker mentioned a conversation with the black and white athlete before deciding to return to Brazilian football to play for Mengão.
02 Ago 2025 | 16:32 |
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Officially presented this Friday (1), striker Samuel Lino gave his first press conference as a Flamengo player. One day after making his debut in the red and black shirt, the number 16 made a point of highlighting that returning to Brazilian football does not represent a setback in his career — on the contrary .
During his conversation with reporters, Lino revealed that he had spoken with Corinthians striker Memphis Depay while on vacation in Brazil. According to him, even the Dutchman was impressed by the progress of Brazilian football .
Flamengo's Samuel Lino spoke with a Corinthians player: "I met Memphis on vacation"
"About a month ago, I said to my mother: 'Imagine me going back to Brazil, closer to my family.' I never thought about my age. The Brazilian market has grown a lot, and the World Cup showed that . I played against Botafogo in the last round [for Atlético Madrid] and they gave us a hard time. They also have a lot of quality. Football in Brazil is experiencing enormous growth. I met Memphis while on vacation in São Paulo and he commented on the development of the structure and the level of play here," said the striker.
At 25, Samuel Lino has played in the Champions League and six seasons in European football. Despite his success on the Old Continent, he didn't hesitate to accept Flamengo's project , aiming for titles and a spot in the 2026 World Cup with the Brazilian national team.
"When Flamengo 's interest came up, I never thought, 'I'm young, I have to stay in Europe.' I always told my agent: Flamengo is a huge club in Brazil . If it were European, it would still fight for titles. When the project is good and will help you grow, showcase your skills, and do what you love, there's no such thing as age," he added.
In addition to Samuel Lino, Flamengo has already finalized the signings of Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, and Jorge Carrascal —a deal still awaiting official announcement. The club is also still in the market and is in talks with Fiorentina for striker Lucas Beltrán.
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, to face Ceará at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be broadcast on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), Record and Cazé TV.
Mengão heads to Fortaleza to face Ceará in the Brasileirão with returning players, but also without Filipe Luís in the starting lineup.
02 Ago 2025 | 14:51 |
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Flamengo's journey in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title continues this Sunday (03), when the team faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the competition. This Saturday (02), coach Filipe Luís released the list of players related to the confrontation .
Filipe Luís is still without Michael and Danilo, both of whom have been medically injured. Nico De La Cruz remains out, undergoing physical reconditioning. Flamengo, on the other hand, will have important reinforcements for the match. Arrascaeta and Jorginho, who missed the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG , are back. The recent debuts of Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl are also among the highlights of the call-up.
Two names were left off the list for specific reasons. Luiz Araújo was rested due to physical activity management, aiming to avoid strain that could lead to muscle injuries . Goalkeeper Matheus Cunha was not included due to patellar tendinitis in his left knee. Both remained in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo heads into the 18th round of the Brasileirão (Brazilian Championship) as leader, with 36 points. Cruzeiro, with 34, is second, but has already played one more match.
After completing preparations this Saturday, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm , against Ceará, at Arena Castelão. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), Record and on Cazé TV.
The striker was officially reported by the STJD on Friday and could be preventively suspended, in addition to being banned from football for up to two years.
02 Ago 2025 | 12:59 |
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The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) Prosecutor's Office has charged Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique with alleged match-fixing. In response, the number 27's defense issued a statement to the 'Coluna do Fla' portal, refuting the accusation.
Flamengo's Bruno Henrique defended: "He was punished with a card in a play in which, obviously, there wasn't even a foul"
" Bruno Henrique was booked for a play in which, obviously, there wasn't even a foul. The claim that receiving a card for this play—in which there wasn't even a foul—was intended to influence the outcome of the match or the championship is absurd . The Superior Court of Justice (STJD) itself had previously dismissed a case based on the same allegations. The athlete's defense will demonstrate that this new complaint should also be dismissed."
Despite the complaint, Bruno Henrique remains free to play until the case is judged and should be included normally for the game between Flamengo and Ceará, this Sunday (3), at 6:30 pm, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão, at Arena Castelão.
The STJD Prosecutor's Office framed the player under two articles of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD):
The complaint will still be analyzed, and the athlete will have the right to a full defense before any trial.
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