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MARACANÃ SHOULD IMPROVE THE LAWN

After several criticisms, the stadium administration believes it is possible to make changes with fewer games taking place.

Maracana / Photo: TripAdvisor
Maracana / Photo: TripAdvisor

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The Maracanã administration has expressed its willingness to make improvements to the stadium's lawn. With a busy schedule of games in the first half of the year, the field is currently in a complex situation that has received a lot of criticism. Since Flamengo and Fluminense are now going into a more “quiet” phase, they believe it is possible to “reform” the synthetic grass.


The Maracanã lawn could be improved. This information was advanced by 'Coluna do Fla' after an interview with the stadium administration. According to those responsible, the plan is to renovate the synthetic lawn, as it will not be used as much in the coming months. The schedule of games for both teams that use the space, Flamengo and Fluminense, will decrease in the second half of the year.


Flu has already been eliminated from the Copa do Brasil and will not need to alternate games with Fla in this next phase. And in the Libertadores, both teams may meet in the quarterfinals, which will eliminate one of the two and, consequently, will reduce the number of games in the 'Maraca'.


This factor of the number of games , can be used as an excuse to justify the situation the pitch is in at the moment. In the first half of the year, the Carioca Championship, the Recopa Sul-Americana, the Copa do Brasil, the Brasileirão and the Libertadores marked their presence in the clubs' agendas. In addition, Vasco also obtained, in court, the right to send some matches at the stadium.

In the last month, the Maracanã lawn has received several criticisms. Flamengo's board of directors - namely Marcos Braz, deputy director of Football at the club - had already made statements about it and even revealed the club's intentions to invest in its own stadium so as not to have the problems it once had.


For the time being, the FIFA Date break week should help with the stadium situation. In the middle of this week, Mengão and the tricolor did not play and the administration hopes that the grass will be recovered for the remainder of July.



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Flamengo rejects Italian team's offer for Lorran

With little space in the professional team, the athlete remains in the base of Mais Querido after a new international investment; Pisa's loan proposal was denied

Lorran remains at Flamengo's youth academy after Pisa's proposal was rejected; young midfielder remains a target for European clubs - photo: reproduction
Lorran remains at Flamengo's youth academy after Pisa's proposal was rejected; young midfielder remains a target for European clubs - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo has once again been approached by European clubs interested in one of its most talked-about prospects: midfielder Lorran. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Pisa, recently promoted to the Italian football elite, made a loan offer for the player, but the terms of the negotiation did not please the red-black board, which chose to reject the proposal.


With the decision, the club kept Lorran in the under-20 squad , where he competes in the Brazilian Championship in the category. Despite being away from the main squad, the youngster continues to stand out with good performances and technical moves in training, which continues to arouse the interest of teams outside the country.


PISA RETURNS TO ITALIAN SERIES A AFTER 34 YEARS


Pisa is experiencing a historic moment after securing promotion to Italy's Serie A for the first time in 34 years. Led by Filippo Inzaghi, the team is looking for reinforcements and identified Lorran as an opportunity for young talent to join the squad. However, despite their rising European profile, the deal was not successful.

Other European clubs, such as Lille from France, are also showing interest in the midfielder. Information from the portal “RTI Esportes” reveals that the French club met with José Boto , an executive with a history in European football, to evaluate the viability of a proposal of €15 million (approximately R$96.7 million).


NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA CLUBS

This is not the first time that Lorran's future has been discussed. Earlier this year, the player was very close to a transfer to CSKA in Russia , but the deal was cancelled in the final moments. The Rio de Janeiro club's board also sought a possible loan transfer to Estoril in Portugal, without success.


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Portuguese club moves to sign Flamengo midfielder

Negotiations between the Portuguese club and Mais Querido evolve towards a definitive sale; the proposal pleased the board, and the contract is for a three-year term

Victor Hugo is close to being announced by Famalicão after a stint at Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Victor Hugo is close to being announced by Famalicão after a stint at Flamengo - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo has taken an important step towards finalizing the permanent transfer of midfielder Victor Hugo, 21 , to Famalicão, in Portugal. The Portuguese club has presented a purchase proposal that was considered satisfactory by the red-black board, which has already authorized the player's representatives to define the contract terms with the Europeans.


The expectation is that the contract with Famalicão will be valid for three seasons . The values involved in the negotiation were not revealed. The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande.


NO SPACE IN THE CAST


Victor Hugo recently returned to the club after a loan spell at Goztepe in Turkey. The contract with the Turkish club included a buyout clause set at 8 million euros (approximately R$51 million) , but the European team chose not to exercise the option. Without a place in the squad led by Filipe Luís, the player is not part of the plans for the rest of the season.

Initially, Famalicão discussed the possibility of a new loan , but the talks evolved into a permanent transfer, considered the most advantageous solution by Flamengo 's football department.


PASSING TURKEY

During his time at Goztepe, Victor Hugo made 35 appearances, starting 12 of them, and scored three goals. He was involved in the team's eighth-place finish in the national league and also in the team's run to the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup, ending his spell with a stoppage-time goal against Kasimpasa on May 30.


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Back to the routine! Check out Flamengo's calendar for the month of July

The Mais Querido was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season next Saturday (5)

Flamengo was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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Part of the Flamengo squad arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday morning (1) after being eliminated from the Club World Cup. The squad will therefore begin preparing for the rest of the season next Saturday (5).


SEE FLAMENGO'S CALENDAR
  • To be defined – Flamengo x Sao Paulo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 16/07 – Santos x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 20/07 – Flamengo x Fluminense (Brazilian Championship)
  • 23/07 – Bragantino x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
  • 27/07 – Flamengo x Atlético-MG (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 1)
  • 31/07 – Atlético-MG x Flamengo (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 2)


So, in the coming weeks, Flamengo will face a marathon of games in the Brasileirão. The sequence begins between July 12th and 13th, against São Paulo, at Maracanã. Soon after, the Mais Querido will face Santos, with the location still to be defined. On the 20th, Mengo will play the classic against Fluminense.


On the 23rd, Flamengo travels to face Bragantino. It is worth noting that, at the moment, Mais Querido is the leader of the Brasileirão, with 24 points in 11 rounds.

At the end of July, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. The Mais Querido will host Atlético-MG on the 27th, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16. Finally, on the 31st, the Rubro-Negro will visit the Minas Gerais team for the return leg.


FOCUS ON SEASON SEQUENCE

Thus, with the return of the athletes, coach Filipe Luís will begin preparing the squad for the rest of the season . Now, Rubro-Negro focuses its attention on the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.


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