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In the defeat against Boavista, 5 young people made their professional debut for Flamengo

Mengão entered the field in the debut of the Campeonato Carioca with an alternative team and had 5 offspring for the first time acting as the main team

Goalkeeper Dyogo Alves is among the players who debuted for Flamengo - Photo: Paula Reis/Flamengo
Goalkeeper Dyogo Alves is among the players who debuted for Flamengo - Photo: Paula Reis/Flamengo

13 Jan 2025 | 09:57 |

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O Flamengo debuted in the Campeonato Carioca this Sunday (12) with a team made up of young people from the base and some veterans, but ended up defeated by Boavista. The match marked the professional debut of fiveGarotos do Ninho with the Sacred Mantle.


Coach Cleber dos Santos gave opportunity to goalkeeper Dyogo Alves, to midfielders Fabiano< /b>, João Alves and Caio Garcia, as well as the center forward Guilherme Santos. Check out more details about the athletes:


Dyogo Alves


Survivor of the Urubu's Nest Tragedy, Dyogo Alves made his professional debut after passing 2024 as third goalkeeper of the main squad. At 21 years old, the goalkeeper has already accumulated important achievements at the youth level, such as the Under-20 World Cup, the Brazilian Under-20 and Under-17 and the Under-17 Brazil Cup. Furthermore, he was part of the Copa do Brasil winning squad last season.

Fabiano


The 19-year-old midfielder arrived at Flamengo in 2024, after standing out in the Copinha for Audax-SP. After a season with the under-20s, he won the starting spot in Carioca's debut. Fabiano played for 70 minutes in the match against Boavista.

João Alves

Another midfielder making his professional debut, João Alves replaced Fabiano 25 minutes into the second half. The young man was part of the champion squad of the Libertadoresand the U20 World Cup in 2024, in addition to competing in the main youth competitions.

Caio Garcia

Caio Garcia, one of the biggest under-20 highlights in 2024, started on the bench, surprising the fans. The midfielder was scorer of the first goal in the comeback against Olympiacos in the U20 World Cup. His initial absence and the delay in putting him on the field generated criticism of coach Cleber dos Santos. In 2024, Caio played 27 games for the under-20s.

Guilherme Santos

Born in 2006, Guilherme Santos is a center forward who recently arrived from Cuiabá and was the main surpriseon the bench. Cleber dos Santos made his professional debut in the match against Boavista, at a crucial moment in which the Flamengo was looking for a draw.

Players who could debut in the next rounds

This Carioca squad will compete in the next three rounds of the State Championship, against Madureira, Nova Iguaçu and Bangu, offering opportunities for younger people to debut with the Sacred Mantle. Among the seven who remained on the bench against Boavista, only full-back Lucyan has already played for the main team. Check out the Garotos do Ninho that could debut soon:

Lucas Furtado (GOL)

Da Mata (ZAG)

Felipe Vieira (ZAG)

< b>Ainoã (LAE)

Daniel Rogério (VOL)

Rafael Couto (MEC)



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It's going to be packed! Tickets for Flamengo vs. Bahia have an impressive showing.

Tricolor fans promise to fill Arena Fonte Nova against Mengão in the decisive game of the 2025 Brasileirão, with more than 45 thousand tickets sold

Bahia is expected to receive more than 45,000 fans against Flamengo at Fonte Nova, for the Brazilian Championship - photo: reproduction
Bahia is expected to receive more than 45,000 fans against Flamengo at Fonte Nova, for the Brazilian Championship - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 18:30 |

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Flamengo returns to the field away from home next Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, to face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . The clash promises a full house: so far, more than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold , confirming the expectation of a large audience in Salvador.


Ticket sales began on a staggered basis last Sunday (28), with priority check-in for members of the Tô na Fonte category. Even after the general opening, members can still guarantee a place in the stadium . Prices range from R$33 to R$280, with half-price tickets available and free admission for children up to 11 years old.


TICKET PRICES
  • North Upper Seat – R$76 (half R$38)
  • Superior East Chair – R$80 (half R$40)
  • North Chair – R$ 90 (half R$ 45)
  • East Chair – R$ 100 (half R$ 50)
  • Special Lower Chair – R$ 130 (half R$ 65)
  • Superior Special Chair – R$ 140 (half R$ 70)
  • Premium Lounge – R$280
  • Children's Lounge – R$ 170
DUEL IS WORTH IMPORTANT POINTS


On the field, the match carries strategic weight for both teams. Bahia, defeated by Botafogo in the last round, is looking to close in on the top four and continues to monitor the results of direct competitors like Botafogo and Mirassol. On the other side, Flamengo is looking to extend its lead at the top of Série A and maintain its strong run of results this season.

LARGEST AUDIENCES
  • Bahia 5×0 Confiança – Northeast Cup: 48,637 fans
  • Bahia 0×0 Vitória – Bahia Championship: 47,895 fans
  • Bahia 2×1 Vitória – Brazilian Championship: 47,796 fans



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Flamengo player seeks Brazilian citizenship and could be called up by Ancelotti

Mengão player is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship and could be called up to the Brazilian National Team if he obtains naturalization

Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi can play for the Brazilian national team if he obtains citizenship, without being hindered by FIFA rules - photo: reproduction
Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi can play for the Brazilian national team if he obtains citizenship, without being hindered by FIFA rules - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 15:35 |

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Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi , who has played for Flamengo since 2023, is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship, raising the possibility of playing for the Brazilian national team in the future. The situation raises questions about the player's eligibility and FIFA's rules for changing nationality.


If Rossi obtains naturalization, he would be eligible to represent Brazil under current sports legislation. The player has not yet played any official matches for the Argentine national team, which would prevent him from making the switch.


FIFA RULES ON CHANGE


In 2020, FIFA relaxed its rules for changing nationality, allowing athletes to play for national teams other than their home country, provided they meet certain criteria. A player can represent another country if, before the age of 21, he or she has played in a maximum of three official matches for the senior national team and has not competed in a World Cup.

ROSSI'S PARTICIPATION FOR ARGENTINA


Rossi was named in Argentina's official match against Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in September 2021, but did not take the field. According to FIFA's governance and eligibility rules:

  • Participation requires the player to be on the field, even if for just a few seconds;
  • A player on the bench without entering the field does not count as participation;
  • A call without a list of related parties also does not constitute participation.




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What was Gabigol's reunion with Flamengo at Maracanã like? See

The striker once again showed his rapport and friendship with his former teammates at Mengão, but the fans were on his back during the match.

Gabigol returns to Maracanã as Flamengo's opponent for the first time since leaving - Photo: Instagram/Gabigol
Gabigol returns to Maracanã as Flamengo's opponent for the first time since leaving - Photo: Instagram/Gabigol

03 Out 2025 | 15:25 |

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In the goalless draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro , last Thursday (02), striker Gabigol experienced a special reunion with the red-black fans at Maracanã . Even with few minutes on the field, the former Fla player relived memorable moments of his time at the club.


CONTINUING ENGAGEMENT


Before the ball rolled, Gabigol greeted players and members of the Rio de Janeiro team. Among the photos, a hug with Filipe Luís, Flamengo 's current coach and former locker roommate, stood out. The number 9 also posed smiling alongside Arrascaeta and hugged old friends like Rodrigo Caio and Léo Pereira.


During the game, when visiting his former teammates on the bench, the striker even reproduced the famous “ fusion ” celebration, which marked the successful partnership with Bruno Henrique in Flamengo's golden days.


Gabigol only entered the field in the 42nd minute of the second half, right after William was sent off for Cruzeiro. After the final whistle, he made a point of praising the result on social media: " +1 point, thank you blue nation for the support! Now we'll see you at home ."

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

After the draw with Cruzeiro, with Gabigo, Flamengo does not have much time to rest . On Sunday (05), the team faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere.


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