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No rest! Flamengo reinforcements carry out activities in the CT during players' break

The athletes, who arrived last week, did not receive time off like the rest of the cast

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

04 Set 2024 | 07:17 |

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Flamengo lost to Corinthians last Sunday (1), in a game valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Due to Data FIFA, the red and black squad received three days off, however, the new reinforcements: Carlos Alcaraz, Alex Sandro and Gonzalo Plata trained at Ninho do Urubu this Tuesday (3).


Like this , Mais Querido's new reinforcements were present at CT Ninho do Urubu, taking advantage of the break in the calendar to accelerate their adaptation to Rubro-Negro. Furthermore, Flamengo's new athletes also have training scheduled for this Wednesday (4), while the rest of the squad enjoys their last day of rest.


REINFORCEMENTS DEBUT


Carlos Alcaraz was Flamengo's second reinforcement to debut. On that occasion, the midfielder played in the match against Corinthians, but was sent off after getting involved in confusion. Alex Sandro, on the other hand, needs to go through a physical reconditioning process as he has not played since May, but the player is already registered with the CBF BID.

Gonzalo Plata is another who also had his name published in the BID and could debut by Most Dear. It is possible that the striker will make his debut on September 15th, against Vasco, in the Brasileirão.


FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, with With the reinforcements already integrated into the squad, the red and black squad returns to Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (5), to begin preparing for the next clash, against Bahia. The teams will face each other again in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil on September 12th, at Maracanã.


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Who is Flamengo's current captain? Arrascaeta gives the answer

Shirt 10 reveals that there was a conversation between him, Filipe Luís and Bruno Henrique about who would inherit the armband after Gerson was sold to Mengão

Arrascaeta reveals that he gave up the captain's armband at Flamengo in favor of Bruno Henrique - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta reveals that he gave up the captain's armband at Flamengo in favor of Bruno Henrique - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 08:25 |

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After Gerson's transfer to Zenit, the Flamengo captaincy position was open , and the competition seemed obvious to both fans and coach Filipe Luís. Mengão star Arrascaeta revealed that he relinquished the armband in favor of Bruno Henrique . The Uruguayan only takes over the armband when the number 27 is not on the field, a situation that occurs frequently.


Arrascaeta on Bruno Henrique as captain at Flamengo: "I prefer him to be number one"


"We had a meeting after Gerson left, and Filipe came to me and asked if I or Bruno would be the first captain. I said it didn't matter to me, because I know what a great person and friend Bruno is by my side ," Arrascaeta said.


ADMIRATION FOR BRUNO HENRIQUE

The Uruguayan justified his choice by highlighting the friendship and admiration he has for his strike partner. Just as he treated the number 10 shirt while Gabigol was at the club, Arrascaeta does not intend to wear the armband while Bruno Henrique is at Flamengo .


"When he's available, I prefer him to be number one, because he's a guy I admire a lot, both on and off the field . He's a great friend of mine," added the Uruguayan star, highlighting his bond with the number 27.

VICTORIOUS PARTNERSHIP

Since arriving at Flamengo together in 2019, Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique have become symbols of one of the club's most successful eras . Together, they have won 14 titles: four Campeonato Carioca titles, two Campeonato Brasileiro titles, two Libertadores titles, three Super Cups, one Recopa Sudamericana title, and two Copa do Brasil titles.


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Renato Abreu answers whether he would play for Filipe Luís' Flamengo

Club idol, Urubu-Rei says that opportunities in the current squad are interesting with Mengão's organization in all areas

Renato Abreu guarantees that he would play for Filipe Luís's current Flamengo and could perform other functions - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Renato Abreu guarantees that he would play for Filipe Luís's current Flamengo and could perform other functions - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 07:59 |

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An idol of a generation of fans in the 2000s, Renato Abreu was once again a topic of conversation among Flamengo fans this Friday (15). In an interview with journalist Rock Hudson, the former midfielder stated that he would have space in Flamengo's current squad , in addition to mentioning former teammates who, according to him, would also play without difficulty.


Renato Abreu on changes at the club: "Today Flamengo is well structured"


" I would play. I think even in a different way ," said Renato, sparking a stir on social media. The eternal King Vulture also stated that other teammates he played with would also have opportunities in the current Flamengo squad.


"It's not just me, okay? If you put Léo Moura or Juan in, any player would play . Why do I say that? Because Flamengo is well-structured today. I found it easy to play on the wing, to play a little further forward. I think I would easily play," the former player added.

WHO WOULD YOU COMPETE WITH FOR A SPOT?


When asked about the competition in the current midfield of the red-black team, Renato recalled the list of important players available to Filipe Luís : Arrascaeta, Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, Allan, Everton Araújo, Erick Pulgar and Matheus Gonçalves.

"Would I compete for a position? With any of them? I would. I don't know if I would be a starter or a reserve, but I would definitely play for Flamengo ," said the former midfielder, now 47 and retired since 2013, when he ended his career with Santos.

PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

Renato Abreu played for Flamengo twice, totaling five seasons. By the time he left the club in 2013 , he had already won two Brazilian Cups and two Carioca Championships, and had made his mark as one of the team's key players in the 2000s.



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Zico reveals his joy with the Flamengo Museum: “History was on the ground…”

Mengão's greatest idol celebrated the museum's two-year anniversary at an event alongside other historic football and basketball stars from the club.

The greatest idol in history, Zico celebrates the anniversary of the Flamengo Museum at an event with the club's greatest idols - Photo: Reproduction/
The greatest idol in history, Zico celebrates the anniversary of the Flamengo Museum at an event with the club's greatest idols - Photo: Reproduction/

16 Ago 2025 | 07:00 |

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Opened on August 4, 2023, the Flamengo Museum celebrated its second anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, the club held an event attended by great idols such as Zico, Andrade, Mozer, Nélio, and Olivinha. Mengão's eternal number 10 emphasized the importance of preserving the club's history , which, according to him, had previously been practically forgotten.


Zico on Flamengo's history before the Museum: "It was lying on the floor"


"Everything we fought and sweated for over the years was thrown to the ground. From that day on, I began to take action so that this wouldn't happen to the history that was to come , beyond football. Seeing all this today is gratifying," said Zico .


The idol also emphasized the value of the space for fans and athletes: " This tribute is from the club, from its history, from the club I learned to love . All the sweat I shed in training and games was because I was a Flamengo fan. I'm very happy. Every fan should know about this place. Here are the athletes and employees who helped the club become what it is today," he added.

FLAMENGO MUSEUM NUMBERS


In two years, the Museum has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors. The club plans to make Mengão's history "traveling," taking the collection to states in the North and Northeast . Among those honored is Olivinha, considered the "god of race" in basketball:

"I feel privileged. I've been here almost half my life and been through a lot. Having a bust here, next to Zico, is incredible. I never imagined it . As a basketball player, I'm representing Olympic sports. It's an honor to be the first Olympian to receive this honor. The museum is incredible," celebrated Olivinha.

THE MEETING OF THE IDOLS

The celebration in Gávea featured moments where attendees shared memorable stories. Zico, for example, revealed that the goal he celebrated most in his life was Rondinelli's in the 1978 Campeonato Carioca final against Vasco.


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