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One more! Carlos Alcaraz signs contract and becomes Flamengo's third reinforcement - Check it out

The midfielder arrives in Rio this Thursday (29) to present himself to Mais Querido

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28 Ago 2024 | 08:41 |

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O Flamengo is close to announcing its third reinforcement for the season. This is because, this Wednesday (28), Carlos Alcaraz signed the contract with Rubro-Negro and is already preparing to travel to Rio de Janeiro.


According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, Carlos Alcaraz and Victor Hugo have already signed their respective contracts this Wednesday (28). The young midfielder from Mais Queridotravels today to perform at Southampton and Alcaraz should arrive in Rio this Thursday (29).


PURCHASE DETAILS


Also according to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo will pay 20 million (R$110 million) dollars for 80% of Carlos Alcaraz's rights. A Mais Querido official reported that the payment in dollars is to facilitate the calculation between Southampton and Racing (ARG), the midfielder's former club. Furthermore, Rubro-Negro negotiated the purchase of the athlete without bank guarantees.

Victor Hugo will be loaned until June 30, 2025. The option to purchase the young midfielder is 6 million (R$ 36.96 million) euros for 60% and then another 2 million euros (R$ 12.32 million) for 20%. The payment method will also be in five installments, in case Southampton wants to exercise the purchase.


RACE AGAINST TIME

The board of Mais Querido is racing against time with Carlos Alcaraz. This is because Mais Querido intends to register the player with the CBF BID as soon as possible so that the athlete can be available to Tite for the next games.


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Former Flamengo player David Luiz receives an update on his police investigation.

Defender, ex-Mengão, was being investigated for alleged threats made to a social worker in Fortaleza, but lack of evidence led to the case being archived

Police investigation against David Luiz, ex-Flamengo, is archived due to lack of evidence against the defender - Photo: Reproduction
Police investigation against David Luiz, ex-Flamengo, is archived due to lack of evidence against the defender - Photo: Reproduction

05 Out 2025 | 10:00 |

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The Ceará Civil Police closed the investigation into former Flamengo and Fortaleza defender David Luiz after social worker Francisca Karollainy Barbosa Cavalcante accused him of making threats . The case was handled by the 2nd Women's Defense Department (DDM) in Fortaleza, and the final report found a lack of evidence against the player. The information was initially released by journalist Diogo Dantas of the newspaper O Globo.


POLICE FOUND NO EVIDENCE AGAINST THE FORMER DEFENDER


According to the police chief in charge, Rachel de Queiroz Moreira, the investigation will be closed due to a lack of evidence to support the accusation . According to the document, the technical evidence and statements collected during the investigation did not prove any criminal conduct attributed to David Luiz .


During the investigation, experts analyzed the complainant's cell phone and found no messages, records, or behavior that constituted a threat . The former Flamengo player had publicly declared his innocence, stating that he never had contact of this nature with the social worker.

"Based on the facts outlined above, the technical evidence, and the testimonies included in the case file, the information gathered to date has been insufficient for this Police Authority to substantiate the indictment of the suspect , considering the lack of even minimal material evidence of the crimes. Therefore, I hereby refrain from pursuing any criminal indictment and suggest that the case be dismissed, subject to better judgment," the report states.


CONTRADICTIONS IN THE ACCUSER'S ACCOUNT

The investigation also identified inconsistencies in Francisca Karollainy's testimony. Conversations extracted from her cell phone revealed a discussion with a friend about the possibility of colluding to incriminate the player , raising doubts about the credibility of the accusation.

Furthermore, employees of the hotel mentioned in the testimony were interviewed and denied David Luiz's presence at the hotel on the date mentioned by the complainant . Therefore, the Civil Police concluded that there was insufficient material to indict the former defender and recommended that the case be closed.



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Flamengo defends its unbeaten record against Bahia and Rogério Ceni

Mengão faces the Tricolor led by his former coach and has impressive records against both that have lasted for years

Flamengo hasn't lost to Bahia in 6 years and has never known any other result than a victory against Rogério Ceni - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo hasn't lost to Bahia in 6 years and has never known any other result than a victory against Rogério Ceni - Photo: Reproduction

05 Out 2025 | 09:15 |

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Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Leader of the competition, Rubro-Negro is looking for another victory away from home to maintain the top of the table and recent numbers bring plenty of reasons for confidence .


SIX YEARS OF INVINCIBILITY AGAINST BAHIA


Flamengo 's last loss to Bahia came six years ago, on August 4, 2019, when the Tricolor won 3-0 at Fonte Nova . Since then, the clubs have faced each other 12 times, with the Rio de Janeiro team winning 12 consecutive matches—an absolute dominance.


Of these duels, five were played on Bahian soil (three at Arena Fonte Nova and two in Pituaçu) . In the overall history of the stadium where this Sunday's match will take place, the teams have met 27 times in the Brasileirão: eight wins for each side and 11 draws.

BEST VISITOR OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo also boasts solid numbers away from Maracanã in this season's championship. In 11 away matches, the team has won seven, drawn two, and lost only two, achieving a 69.7% success rate . This performance ranks them as the competition's best away team, alongside Palmeiras.

IMPRESSIVE WRITING AGAINST ROGERIO CENI

In addition to their unbeaten record against Bahia, Flamengo will be defending a historic record under Rogério Ceni. The Tricolor coach has never beaten the Rubro-Negro: 16 matches and 16 losses . Ceni's teams have scored just six goals, while Flamengo has found the net 31 times in these matches.

FLAMENGO X ROGERIO CENI
  • Flamengo 2 x 0 Sao Paulo — Brazilian Championship 2017
  • Flamengo 2 x 0 Fortaleza — Brazilian Championship 2019
  • Fortaleza 1 x 2 Flamengo — Brazilian Championship 2019
  • Cruzeiro 1 x 2 Flamengo — Brazilian Championship 2019
  • Flamengo 2 x 1 Fortaleza — Brazilian Championship 2020
  • Sao Paulo 0 x 4 Flamengo — Brazilian Championship 2021
  • Flamengo 3 x 1 Sao Paulo — Brazilian Championship 2022
  • Sao Paulo 0 x 2 Flamengo — Brazilian Championship 2022
  • Sao Paulo 1 x 3 Flamengo — 2022 Brazilian Cup (semi-final)
  • Flamengo 1 x 0 São Paulo — 2022 Brazilian Cup (semi-final)
  • Flamengo 1 x 0 Bahia — Brasileirão 2023
  • Flamengo 2 x 1 Bahia — Brasileirão 2024
  • Bahia 0 x 1 Flamengo — 2024 Copa do Brasil (quarter-finals)
  • Flamengo 1 x 0 Bahia — 2024 Copa do Brasil (quarter-finals)
  • Bahia 0 x 2 Flamengo — Brasileirão 2024
  • Flamengo 1 x 0 Bahia — Brasileirão 2025


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Will Plata be out of action for Flamengo? Ecuador's national team announces squad

The striker is one of coach Filipe Luís's absolute starters at Mengão and could be left out during the FIFA Date due to the call-up

Plata does not appear on coach Sebastian Beccacece's squad list and remains at Flamengo on the FIFA Date - Photo: Reproduction
Plata does not appear on coach Sebastian Beccacece's squad list and remains at Flamengo on the FIFA Date - Photo: Reproduction

05 Out 2025 | 08:30 |

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The Ecuadorian National Team released this Saturday (4) the list of players called up for the next FIFA Date, but a big name was left out : Gonzalo Plata, Flamengo striker, was not called up by coach Sebastián Beccacece . As a result, the player will not participate in the friendlies against the United States and Mexico.


A starter for much of the national team's recent cycle, Plata has been included from the start in six of Ecuador's last ten games . His absence, therefore, is seen internally as a one-off rather than a permanent loss of place.


CALLED UP PLAYERS WHO PLAY IN BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL


Among the players playing in Brazil, only Alan Franco (Atlético-MG) and Félix Torres (Corinthians) appear on Beccacece's list . Therefore, coach Filipe Luís will be able to count on the striker for training during the break.

ECUADOR'S NEXT GAMES


Ecuador takes the field on Friday (10) to face the United States in Texas. Afterwards, the team travels to Zapopan, Mexico, where they face the home team on Tuesday (14). Both matches will be friendly matches.

FLAMENGO WITHOUT SQUADS ON FIFA DATE

The news was received calmly at Ninho do Urubu. So far, no Flamengo player has been called up for international commitments. Therefore, Filipe Luís will be able to count on the full squad for the classic against Botafogo , which will be played on Wednesday (15), for the Brasileirão.



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