Soccer
15 Jun 2025 | 21:12 |
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Former Flamengo coach Maurício Barbieri spoke again about his experience at the Gávea club in 2018. In an interview with Charla Podcast, Barbieri surprised everyone by reporting that Diego Ribas , then one of the team's leaders, had a very different attitude than he imagined before taking over as the team's technical director.
According to Barbieri, his previous image of Diego was marked by the irreverence of his time at Santos , when the player was involved in controversies and was involved in confrontations on the field. However, when he spent time with the athlete in the red-and-black locker room, the coach had a completely different perception.
— I didn't have that image of Diego. I had that image of Diego from Santos, more explosive, provocative. But at Flamengo , I came across a true leader. He was an exceptional leader on and off the field — he highlighted.
During his time at the helm of Flamengo , Barbieri led the team in 39 matches, with 19 wins, 11 draws and 9 losses. He left after the team was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, against Corinthians. Despite his short career, the coach has fond memories of the group he led and made a point of highlighting Diego's important role in that transition phase of the team.
In addition to behavioral leadership, Barbieri revealed an important change in the midfielder's role on the pitch. Traditionally known for playing close to the opponent's area, Diego had to adapt his style of play and retreat to help build plays.
— In many games we set up a three-man midfield. We had Cuéllar on one side and Diego on the other, moving further back. He understood this need and executed it very well — he explained.
Mengão faces Barça this Saturday (23) at 4:30 pm at Maracanã and fans promise to fill the stadium in search of the second title of the competition
19 Ago 2025 | 10:17 |
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Maracanã will be the stage for the duel between Flamengo and Barcelona (ESP), this Saturday (23), for the final of the U-20 Club World Cup. So far, 23,055 tickets have been sold, a number considered good for a game in this category , but below the expectations of the red-black fans.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande , the initial available number is 37,844 tickets. If sold out, new tickets will be released. Demand is expected to increase from Thursday (21) , with the expectation of a large crowd at the stadium to support the Garotos do Ninho , who are seeking their second intercontinental championship — the club beat Olympiacos (GRE) in the last decision.
Tickets are still open to the general public and will be available until the match, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased through the official website : ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
Mengão has reached the highest partnership agreement with the bookmaker in Brazil and is now on par with the biggest teams in world football.
19 Ago 2025 | 09:41 |
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Flamengo announced this Monday (18) Betano as its new master sponsor . The contract, valid for three years, is the largest ever signed by a Brazilian club and places the Rubro-Negro among the ten highest paid in the world . The agreement provides for around R$268 million per season for the brand's exposure on the uniform.
The amount is more than double the previous contract with Pixbet, which generated R$115 million annually. With this, Flamengo further widens the gap with its rivals in the national scenario : the second-largest master sponsorship in Brazil, Corinthians' with Esporte da Sorte, is worth R$103 million, or R$165 million less than Flamengo's.
The red-black contract exceeds, for example, that of Ajax (HOL) with Ziggo, which pays only €8 million (around R$51 million).
The deal with Betano also includes performance targets that could boost the club's profits . The deal reinforces Flamengo's status as a leading brand in South American football and demonstrates the commercial growth potential of clubs in the region.
Atalanta's Mengão product is in their sights to reinforce their attacking command and the Cottagers already have a replacement in place in case of his departure.
19 Ago 2025 | 08:54 |
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Rodrigo Muniz's goalscoring form in England is starting to stir up activity in the European market . The former Flamengo player has become Atalanta's target, and a potential transfer has Fulham looking for replacements. Their main target is Rasmus Hojlund, currently on the decline at Manchester United .
According to The Independent, the Dane lost his place after the arrival of coach Rúben Amorim and saw competition increase with the signing of Benjamin Sesko , bought for around €80 million. Signed from Atalanta for £72 million, Hojlund didn't perform as expected: he scored just 14 goals in 62 Premier League games. United are now reportedly willing to sell him for £40 million.
Atalanta could offer a similar amount for Muniz. The Flamengo -born striker has had two consistent seasons at Fulham, scoring 17 Premier League goals . Last Saturday (16), he was decisive when he scored in stoppage time against Brighton, securing a draw in the season opener.
If the sale goes through, Fulham will have the cash to invest heavily in a new number 9 , and Hojlund emerges as the main option. For United, the deal would represent a chance to reduce the financial losses associated with the player.
The next few days of the transfer window promise to be decisive for Fulham, Atalanta, Manchester United, and for Rodrigo Muniz, who could begin a new chapter in his career in Serie A. While negotiations are still pending, the youngster is preparing for the second round of the Premier League, when the Cottagers face Manchester United.
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