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Flamengo emerges as favorite for Casemiro's possible return to Brazilian football
09 Set 2025 | 10:48
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08 Set 2025 | 10:27 |
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Recently, Nicolás De La Cruz received an offer from a Qatari club interested in signing him. The Uruguayan midfielder, however, decided to decline the offer and reiterated his desire to remain with the Rio de Janeiro club . According to the athlete himself, his decision is linked to the desire to repay the trust shown by the board, which invested heavily in his arrival.
Before arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the midfielder was already the subject of speculation, especially after his success with River Plate. Flamengo , which had been trying to sign him on other occasions, managed to complete the deal in December 2023. At the time, the board paid a $16 million release clause, a figure that generated great anticipation around his performance in Brazilian football.
Between June and July, the Uruguayan was sidelined for seven games due to inflammation in his left knee. During this period, a controversy involving the medical department took center stage. José Luiz Runco, then the team's manager, stated in internal messages that the athlete had chronic injuries in both knees . The situation generated significant backlash and led to the club doctor's departure, raising questions about the Flamengo midfielder's physical condition.
With his gradual return to the squad, De La Cruz was included in all subsequent matches. Despite not playing against Internacional in the Libertadores, he earned minutes in the historic 8-0 rout of Vitória. Coming into the final stretch, he showed determination on the field and coincided with Jorginho's appearance, creating space for the Uruguayan to once again become a starter.
During the preparation for the match against Grêmio , the coach and coaching staff paid special attention to the player. The week's training sessions served as a prelude to his return to the starting lineup, something he hadn't done since the derby against Botafogo on May 18th.
In a speech led by Zico at Maracanã, the Most Beloved presented an unprecedented movement asking the UN to recognize the Red-Black Nation
09 Set 2025 | 11:23 |
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Flamengo launched a bold initiative this Tuesday (09/09/2025): to ask the UN for official recognition of the Rubro-Negra Nation as the first "symbolic-cultural Nation" in the world . The announcement was made by Zico, the club's greatest idol , in a speech broadcast from Maracanã via Flamengo TV.
According to the former player, the power of the fans goes beyond football. " If we were a country, we would have the 36th largest population in the world. We are more than 45 million people united by the same flag, the same culture, and the same feeling that spans generations ," said Galinho.
The movement seeks to give symbolic meaning to something already evident in practice: the red-and-black fan base is not only numerous, but also carries symbols, songs, traditions, heroes, and a collective identity that transcends borders. The proposal reinforces that passion for the club is already a recognized cultural expression within and outside Brazil.
As part of the initiative, the platform peticao.flamengo.com.br was created, where fans can digitally sign and support the petition. Public engagement is considered essential to give visibility to the movement , which already mobilizes millions of people on social media and digital environments.
The campaign was conceived by the agency Artplan, with strategy from Quintal, and features multiplatform developments to reinforce the club's cultural presence. In addition to Zico , Adriano Imperador also joined the initiative, adding even more symbolism to the movement. As the promotional material highlighted: few nations can claim to have both a king and an emperor.
The midfielder left the Mais Querido in a surprising negotiation and was already dissatisfied in Russia, according to the European press.
09 Set 2025 | 11:05 |
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Gerson's departure from Flamengo came under unexpected circumstances. The team captain, highly regarded among fans and earning one of the highest salaries in the squad, chose to accept an offer from Zenit of Russia even before the Club World Cup. The official announcement was only made after the tournament in the United States, sparking criticism of the midfielder's choice.
The midfielder, who was once a regular in the Brazilian national team , was not named in Carlo Ancelotti's latest squad. The absence is seen as a reflection of his transfer to Russian football, which analysts and fans consider a detrimental move to his career.
According to the sports portal Euro-football.ru, the player is reportedly unhappy at Zenit and has already expressed regret over his decision. The publication also notes that the midfielder would like to return to Flamengo , but the Flamengo board is reportedly unwilling to reopen negotiations for his immediate return.
By leaving his beloved club for Russia, Gerson left behind his idol status and undisputed starting position , as well as the environment where he lived what he called his "dream." Today, he faces the challenge of regaining his prominence and returning to high-level performance. His next opportunity to prove himself will be in the Zenit match scheduled for the 14th.
Filipe Luís ' team returns to the field on Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, where Flamengo has not won since 1997.
The team will travel to El Alto to face the Bolivian team at an altitude of 4,100 meters, and the Flamengo striker is expected to start the game.
09 Set 2025 | 11:00 |
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The Brazilian National Team concludes its participation in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup this Tuesday (9), against Bolivia, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto, located at an altitude of 4,100 meters.
Already guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, Brazil sits in second place and can no longer catch leaders Argentina . The goal now is to maintain Carlo Ancelotti's unbeaten run and avoid the team's worst qualifying campaign in history. To do so, they need a win away from home.
On the other side, Bolivia still dreams of a playoff spot. The team is currently in eighth place and needs to defeat Brazil , while also hoping for a Venezuelan stumble against Colombia . Expectations are high: the stadium's 22,000 tickets have been sold out for over a month.
Brazil hasn't lost to Bolivia since 2009. Since then, they've won six matches with a rout and drawn one . Overall, the national team has played 33 times, losing six, all on Bolivian soil and usually in high-altitude matches.
Ancelotti is preparing eight changes from the team that beat Chile, resting players to reduce fatigue at altitude. Alisson, Bruno Guimarães, and Wesley were expected to remain, but the full-back suffered muscle discomfort and may start on the bench . Flamengo forward Samuel Lino will be among the starters.
Probable team: Alisson; Vitinho (Wesley), Fabrício Bruno, Alex and Caio Henrique; Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Luiz Henrique, Samuel Lino and Richarlison.
Absences: Casemiro (suspended), Alex Sandro, Joelinton, Kaio Jorge, Matheus Cunha and Vanderson (cut).
Probable team: Carlos Lampe; Diego Medina, Luis Haquin, Efraín Morales and Roberto Fernández; Cuéllar, Robson Matheus, Miguelito, Villarroel and Melgar; Monteiro (Algarañaz). Absences: none.
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