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03 Fev 2024 | 13:25 |
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Brazilian football is about to witness a significant change behind the scenes. Rodrigo Caetano, renowned former football director at Flamengo and currently in charge of Atlético-MG, is ready for a new challenge. In a farewell atmosphere, adjustments to contractual clauses are already beginning to be made between the parties involved.
THE TRANSITION BETWEEN THE LINES
Rodrigo Caetano, a renowned figure on the national sporting scene, has already He left his mark at several clubs, most recently being a key player at Galo. However, according to GE, destiny has a new venture in store for him: the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The transition, despite being quick, could not occur at a more emblematic moment.
In the classic against Cruzeiro, Caetano will be in charge of Atlético-MG for the last time, experiencing a symbolic farewell in a confrontation historic. The fans, even in the midst of intense rivalry, will certainly recognize the director's contribution to the club. While the ball is rolling on the field, behind the scenes there is a constant movement of negotiations and contractual adjustments between Atlético-MG and Rodrigo Caetano. The objective is to facilitate the amicable departure of the professional, who has already left his mark on the Galo project.
The CBF, in turn, eagerly awaits the arrival of the experienced leader, who will play a fundamental role in new strategies and projects for Brazilian football. The contractual clauses, being meticulously reviewed, reflect the professionalism of both parties involved.
A FLAMENGO CHAPTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY
With remarkable spells at Flamengo, Rodrigo Caetano carries with him a chapter special in its trajectory. The experience acquired at the Rio club will certainly influence his decisions and contributions at the CBF. The red and black legacy is intertwined with the leader's next steps, and Flamengo fans will certainly be paying attention to his journey.
CONCLUSION: FAREWELL AND EXPECTATIONS
While the whistle blows The end of the classic between Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro approaches, Rodrigo Caetano's farewell becomes imminent. The scenario of mixed emotions, between the rivalry on the field and gratitude for the professional, promises to mark this chapter in the history of Galo. For the director, the future at CBF presents itself as an exciting challenge and full of responsibilities. The contractual adjustments are the last link to be undone, paving the way for a new stage in Caetano's career, now from the perspective of the Brazilian team.
Football, always full of twists and surprises, offers us more once with a story that mixes farewell and rebirth. May Rodrigo Caetano carry with him the Flamengo spirit and also leave his mark on the new challenges that the CBF has in store. The game, after all, is just beginning behind the scenes of Brazilian sport.
The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.
17 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"
After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.
It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.
According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."
Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.
On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.
Flamengo competes in the 2025 Club Basketball World Cup, with games broadcast by FlamengoTV, narrated by João Guilherme and commented by Duda Machado
17 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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FlaBasquete has an international challenge ahead in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup , considered the basketball world championship. The red-black team debuts this Thursday (18) against NBA G League United, from the USA, at 6 am (Brasília time).
On September 19th, also at 6 am, Flamengo faces the Illawarra Hawks of Australia , with decisive matches scheduled for the weekend. All matches will be broadcast exclusively on Flamengo TV , bringing every play of the competition directly to the red-and-black nation.
João Guilherme will be the narrator, with commentary from Flamengo basketball legend Duda Machado. Emerson Santos, also known as Emershow, will be reporting from the courts in Singapore .
Under the command of Sérgio Hernández, known as "Oveja," Flamengo held a training camp in Spain, facing local teams. The coach highlighted the club's confidence and structure: " We are very happy and excited to represent the continent in a competition of this magnitude. We want to put Flamengo at the top of the world – where it should always be ," stated Oveja.
Flamengo has already won the world title on two occasions: 2014: Victory over Maccabi Haifa (Israel), 90 to 77, at Maracanãzinho, with highlights for Marcelinho Machado, Marquinhos, Laprovittola and Olivinha . 2022: Two-time championship in Egypt, beating Hereda San Pablo Burgos (Spain), with Yago, Olivinha and Luke Martínez leading the team.
Players are still recovering and will not be available to Filipe Luís for the duel this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals
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Flamengo held a training session at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday afternoon (17) with the entire squad on the field. However, Pulgar, Jorginho and Alex Sandro are still doing specific work and will not be available for the game on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar has returned to action on the pitch, but still needs at least two weeks to be cleared for the final phase of physical conditioning. He is recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered in June.
Jorginho and Alex Sandro are also out of the squad . The Italian-Brazilian midfielder is treating a muscle swelling in his left thigh and is undergoing transition activities supervised by physiotherapists. The left-back, meanwhile, continues to recover from a left calf injury.
Without the trio, Flamengo should enter the field with: Rossi; Varela (or Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz (or Allan), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Bruno Henrique (or Pedro) and Samuel Lino.
On the other side, coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a balanced match and highlighted Estudiantes' confidence in achieving a good result away from home. The Argentine team had a solid campaign in the group stage, eliminating Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , and has three away wins, losing only to Botafogo .
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