Soccer
17 Jul 2025 | 11:31 |
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In a match valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship, Santos beat Flamengo 1-0 on Thursday night (16), at Vila Belmiro. The duel was marked by balance on the field and good chances created by both teams , but it was up to Neymar to decide the match in the second half, with a classy goal that guaranteed the three points to Alvinegro Praiano.
The team led by Filipe Luís even had a greater offensive volume , forcing goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão to make important saves, but ended up being punished in the final minutes, when Neymar received the ball in the penalty area, dribbled past the marking and finished with precision.
After the final whistle, Neymar commented enthusiastically on the result, highlighting Santos's improvement and the quality of their opponent. "For me, Flamengo is the best team in the championship , but today we showed we can do much more. It's a fresh start for everyone," declared the number 10.
Furthermore, on social media, Neymar made a point of commenting once again with respect to Flamengo: " a lot of respect for Mengão ", said the player in a comment on the photo published by the Rio de Janeiro team that showed a dispute for the ball between Santos' number 10 and Jorginho, the Rio de Janeiro team's midfielder.
Flamengo won't have much time to mourn. Next Sunday (20), at 7:30 pm, the team returns to the field to face Fluminense in the Rio derby that closes the 15th round of the Brasileirão, at Maracanã. With total focus on recovery, Filipe Luís's team seeks to maintain the lead in the competition and correct the mistakes shown in the defeat in Santos.
The midfielder who won the U-20 World Cup twice for Mengão was linked to other negotiations, but the Arab club won the dispute
27 Ago 2025 | 12:06 |
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Flamengo has completed the sale of Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia for €8 million (R$50 million). The midfielder had been playing for the U-20 team after losing his place under coach Filipe Luís and was a starter in the category's Intercontinental Cup win.
This wasn't the first offer Flamengo had received for the player, but it was the most advantageous . Before Al-Ahli, Cruzeiro and CSKA Moscow (Russia) had shown interest and made official offers for the player.
The Minas Gerais team even reached a deal directly with president Bap, offering €3.5 million (R$22 million) for 50% of the rights . However, the Rubro-Negro backed down. Shortly after, CSKA presented a €7 million (R$44 million) offer, which was also rejected.
Matheus Gonçalves was on the list of players released for trading this summer. The midfielder started 2025 in the senior squad , but failed to overcome stiff competition in the attacking department and had few opportunities. In the senior team, he played 15 games and scored two goals. Faced with a lack of playing time, he himself requested a return to the U-20s, where he managed to make a run of appearances.
With the negotiation, the expectation is that Matheus Gonçalves will not be on Flamengo's list of players for the duel against Grêmio in the Brasileirão . Mengão receives Tricolor at Maracanã this Sunday (31) at 4 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Grêmio coach repeats a similar speech to Hernán Crespo's about Mengão, but believes in his chances of winning the match
27 Ago 2025 | 11:20 |
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Flamengo opened this Wednesday (27) the preparation for the duel against Grêmio , scheduled for Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match pits teams in opposite situations against each other: Rubro-Negro leads the competition, while the Gauchos are at the bottom of the table .
Mano Menezes on the match: "It's harder to play against Flamengo at Maracanã"
Coach Mano Menezes, leading the Tricolor team, commented on the challenge and highlighted the financial disparity between the clubs . He believes the situation is natural and similar to what happens in other parts of the world.
"I see it as natural. This has been happening all over the world for many years. The Europeans are far ahead of the others. The two largest in Spain are always far ahead , as are those in England, which invest billions. We need to fight with other weapons," he said.
Despite the difference in investment and the historical difficulty of facing Flamengo at Maracanã, Mano Menezes emphasized his confidence in his squad's ability: "All of Brazil knows it's harder to play against Flamengo at Maracanã, and Rio Grande do Sul knows that too. We'll work the same way we do against any opponent . They're one of the best teams and squads in Brazil, but we're capable of facing them," he added.
With 46 points from 20 games, Flamengo leads the Brasileirão, four points ahead of second place. Filipe Luís's team also boasts the best attack and the tightest defense in the competition . Grêmio, on the other hand, has 24 points and sits in 14th place.
The coach's work is very pleasing to the board internally and the decision is to extend the contract until at least next season.
27 Ago 2025 | 10:45 |
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After agreeing to a contract renewal with right-back Varela, Flamengo is now focusing its efforts on Filipe Luís . The board has already presented a proposal to the coach , and according to ge, both the club and the coach are interested in continuing the contract.
Filipe Luís's current contract expires in December 2025 , and the plan is to extend his stay for another season. However, talks are expected to progress only after the end of the current campaign. A contract is expected to run until the end of 2027, but that's not the initial plan.
Filipe Luís took over the team in September 2024, after Tite's departure, and quickly won titles . Under his leadership, Flamengo won the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG, the Campeonato Carioca against Fluminense, and the Supercopa do Brasil against Botafogo. The team is also leading the Brasileirão and is already in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
Despite his successes, the coach also suffered disappointments: elimination to Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup and defeat to Atlético-MG on penalties in the 2025 Copa do Brasil. Even so, the record is positive: since taking over, Filipe Luís has only suffered six defeats in charge of Flamengo .
While they are still discussing the new contract, Filipe Luís is preparing the Flamengo team for the team's next challenge in the Brasileirão. Mengão hosts Grêmio at Maracanã this Sunday (25) . The match is scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
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