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13 Jun 2025 | 07:32 |
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One of the biggest names in Brazilian football in 2024, Luiz Henrique was very close to wearing the Flamengo jersey at the beginning of last year. In an interview with the PodPah podcast, the striker revealed behind the scenes of the dispute between Rubro-Negro and Botafogo for his signing, highlighting that the business model proposed by the Gávea club made the deal unfeasible. The player is currently at Zenit, which could take midfielder Gerson .
Luiz Henrique on negotiations with Flamengo: "That was the problem"
“The president of Flamengo came to my house, but they wanted me on loan. Betis would only accept sales. Rodolfo Landim and Marcos Braz were there and said they really wanted me to go to Flamengo. If they had agreed to buy me , it would have been... The problem was this: Betis wanted to sell me, and Flamengo wanted to loan me. So it didn’t work out. They promised me a lot of things,” said the player.
Shortly after the visit from the Flamengo board, Luiz Henrique received another director, this time from the rival. “The president of Flamengo left, and two minutes later Textor arrived. It was a surprise, I didn’t even know. He spoke English, my agents translated. They said it would be the most expensive signing in Brazil . He had coffee at my house, ate carrot cake, very humble. He convinced me to come back to Brazil. Really nice guy, and he really wanted me,” he added.
At the time, Flamengo tried to repeat the strategy used in the signings of Gabigol and Pedro : a one-year loan with an option to buy. However, Real Betis (ESP), owner of Luiz Henrique's rights, only accepted a definitive sale — a condition that the Rubro-Negro refused.
That's when John Textor came into the picture. The owner of Botafogo's SAF agreed to pay 20 million euros (R$106.6 million at the exchange rate at the time) to bring the player . The investment proved to be a success: Luiz Henrique was voted the star of the winning campaigns in the Brasileirão and Libertadores, and ended up being sold to Zenit (RUS) for 18 million euros (R$111 million at the time).
Mengão's striker is expected to start for the yellow jersey against Bolivia this Tuesday (9) and spoke about his anxiety before the first game
09 Set 2025 | 09:00 |
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Flamengo striker Samuel Lino is close to realizing one of the biggest dreams of his career . The player should be a starter in the Brazilian National Team's match against Bolivia , this Tuesday (09), for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In an interview with CBF, he spoke about the expectation of wearing the yellow shirt.
Flamengo's Samuel Lino on his debut with the Brazilian National Team: "I want to show 100% of my ability"
"I didn't imagine it. It's only been a month since I returned, and it's been a very intense month. I didn't expect to be here so quickly, but I'm happy to have been rewarded for my work. I'm entering with peace of mind, thinking about enjoying and enjoying this moment . It was a goal, and now it's become an accomplishment," said the striker.
"I want to show 100% of my ability, give my all, and help my teammates as much as possible . Quality will come later, but I want to make it clear that I'm committed and very happy with this opportunity," added the Flamengo player.
The striker was the most expensive signing in the club's history. Flamengo shelled out €22 million (R$139 million) plus bonuses to bring him from Spanish football . With the Manto Sagrado, he has already played nine games, scored two goals, and provided four assists.
After not leaving the bench in Brazil's victory over Chile, Samuel Lino trained with the starting eleven and is expected to make his debut against Bolivia in El Alto , a city located at an altitude of over 4,000 meters. The match takes place this Tuesday (09), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time).
Mengão coach called on big names from the youth teams to participate in an activity with the professional team and creates expectations for facing Jaconero
09 Set 2025 | 08:30 |
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Flamengo continues preparations for the duel against Juventude , next Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. In training, coach Filipe Luís has rotated the squad and given space to young people from Ninho do Urubu, among them Ryan Roberto , an attacking midfielder of just 17 years old, considered one of the main jewels of the red-black base.
In the activity this Monday (8), held at CT Ninho do Urubu, Ryan trained with the professionals, participating in the technical and tactical work led by the coach. This was the first time that the jewel joined coach Filipe Luís' team .
Filipe Luís isn't new to including young players in the first team's activities. Before taking over the senior team, he worked with Flamengo 's under-17 and under-20 teams, winning important titles such as the Rio Under-17 Cup and the 2024 Under-20 World Cup , which he won against Olympiacos at the Maracanã stadium. Therefore, the coach is well acquainted with the club's promising talent.
Considered one of the biggest bets in the youth academy, Ryan Roberto already has a contract until 2027 and a release clause set at 50 million euros (around R$318 million), as a way of protecting himself from possible approaches from European football.
The youngster was part of the squad that won the U-20 World Cup for the second time against Barcelona, although he wasn't used by coach Bruno Pivetti . With the recent departures of Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves, Ryan should gain more space in the U-20s and, who knows, pave the way for opportunities in the senior squad.
Presenter says that the Mengão striker's case is very different from previous ones involving bets, but that the public was unable to understand
09 Set 2025 | 08:00 |
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Flamengo's Bruno Henrique's suspension due to the betting case at the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) continues to be a hot topic among fans and sports commentators. The most notable aspect was the number of games he was suspended for: 12 matches, which experts consider low , especially compared to similar punishments in Brazilian soccer.
André Rizek on Bruno Henrique, from Flamengo: "What Bruno Henrique did is different"
The issue quickly gained prominence on sports programs and social media , raising discussions about the proportionality of the decision, especially considering the most recent cases involving sports betting in Brazil.
On SporTV, journalist André Rizek analyzed the case critically and highlighted that many comparisons are being made incorrectly: “There is confusion, as some people are using completely different cases to compare the punishment received by BH ,” he stated.
For Rizek, it's important to differentiate the type of infraction committed: "What's very clear to me is that it's not the same thing. What Bruno Henrique did is different from a player harming his own club, acting on behalf of a criminal organization to make a profit . These are different things that can't be lumped together," the journalist concluded.
Despite being suspended for 12 rounds in the Brasileirão, Bruno Henrique remains free to compete in the Libertadores , as the punishment only applies to competitions organized by the CBF (such as the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil).
Journalist Venê Casagrande explained the situation: "Many people will ask: is there an appeal? Yes, there is. And Flamengo has already decided to appeal the decision because internally the club wasn't happy with the result. They understand that 12 games is a very severe punishment. It's worth remembering: the Libertadores isn't included because it's a CONMEBOL tournament ," he stated.
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