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19 Ago 2025 | 21:26
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16 Mai 2025 | 01:46 |
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Flamengo beat LDU 2-0, securing an advantage in the match and taking another step towards the next phase of the Copa Sul-Americana. But the positive result at Maracanã, on Thursday night (15), was not enough to stop the fans' criticism of Michael. The striker had an irregular performance, was booed and became one of the main topics of Filipe Luís's press conference after the game.
The coach chose to defend the number 19, highlighting his dedication and the collective role he played during the match. Even though he acknowledged that Michael has had difficulty making decisions in the final third of the field, Filipe made a point of praising the striker's combative spirit and his importance in the game system.
"I always think of a phrase that defines it: no one is more important than the team. Everyone has to sacrifice themselves for the team. And we win that way, or we get closer to winning that way," said Filipe Luís.
Michael started the match as a starter, was active in the opening minutes and, according to the coach, helped to stifle the Ecuadorian team's ball possession. He ended up being substituted 11 minutes into the second half, making way for Everton Cebolinha. The fans' irritation became apparent as the striker made mistakes in passing and making decisions close to the area.
For Filipe, the pressure from the fans was a factor that directly influenced the striker's performance. According to him, nervousness impacted his decision-making and contributed to his drop in performance throughout the game. Michael had a brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia before returning to Flamengo at the beginning of the season. Since then, he has been trying to recover the form that led him to be one of the top scorers in the Brasileirão in 2021, when he scored 14 goals.
Despite the current fluctuation, Filipe reinforced that the player has been one of the most dedicated in training. According to the coach, Michael strives daily to improve precisely in the aspects that are most demanded. The coach's response also serves as a message to the fans. Although the technical phase is far from ideal, the striker's dedication is still valued internally. And this, in the current game model proposed by Filipe Luís, has a relevant weight.
The new agreement will bring the Rio de Janeiro club R$268 million per year and positions the team among the biggest contracts in world football with the betting house.
19 Ago 2025 | 23:38 |
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Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, this Tuesday (19), the master sponsorship contract with Betano , one of the global leaders in sports betting. The link will begin on August 20, 2025 and will remain valid until December 31, 2028 , guaranteeing the club R$268 million per season. The agreement is considered the largest ever signed in national football.
The partnership includes brand exposure on the uniforms of the professional team and also on Olympic sports such as volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer. Additionally, the company will be featured on Flamengo TV content, expanding commercial integration and global visibility. The board emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to financial support, but opens doors to new business opportunities.
With values comparable to those of European football giants, the contract brings Flamengo closer to clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona. For comparison, Flamengo's partnership surpasses sponsorships from clubs like Ajax, whose partnership with Ziggo generates only €8 million (approximately R$51 million) per year. This amount places the Brazilian team in 10th place in the world rankings for largest sponsorship deals.
This Wednesday (20), at 8:30 am, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista , known as Bap, will be live on Flamengo TV alongside Guilherme Augusto Figueiredo, General Director of Betano Brasil. The conversation will be led by João Guilherme and will cover the details of the negotiation considered historic.
The striker is accompanying the delegation to Porto Alegre for the match against Internacional, but is experiencing a period of uncertainty and low minutes.
19 Ago 2025 | 22:44 |
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Striker Juninho traveled with the Flamengo squad to Porto Alegre, where the team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20) , for the decisive clash of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. However, the player's use is not yet confirmed . Out of the last match against Colorado for the Brazilian Championship, the center forward lost space in recent weeks and was not related in three consecutive games, including the first leg duel at Maracanã.
Internally, the club's board is evaluating the athlete's future, as he has received inquiries from Saudi Arabian football clubs, with loan proposals rejected by the club. Previously, Juninho was close to a move to Sevilla earlier this year.
Negotiations, however, were halted after coach Filipe Luís intervened, contacting the striker to convince him to join Mengão's project. The investment was substantial: R$37.2 million to acquire the number 23, who currently has no place on the team.
In 2025, Juninho played 22 matches for Flamengo , scoring just three goals and providing no assists. He played 726 minutes that season, almost always sporadically used by Filipe Luís. In the Carioca Championship, he appeared in eight matches and scored two goals.
He has already played six times in the Brasileirão, without finding the net. In the Libertadores, he played four games and scored one goal , while in the national cups and the Club World Cup, he failed to stand out.
Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio
19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |
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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.
The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.
Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.
Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet
Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei
Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão
Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia
Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata
Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia
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