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"THEY DIDN'T WANT TO RELEASE ME", US PLAYER ADMITS ABOUT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FLAMENGO

The star even said “yes” to Mais Querido, but the Portland Timbers (USA) did not release him

Evander / Disclosure
Evander / Disclosure

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Flamengo insisted for months on signing Evander at the start of the season. The midfielder, who is currently at Portland Timbers (USA), agreed to return to Brazil. However, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team did not release it. The 25-year-old athlete did not rule out the possibility of wearing the Sacred Mantle in the future, even though it was revealed by Vasco.


— He was really interested, this is a football thing. When a proposal comes from a team like Flamengo, one of the biggest in Brazil if not the biggest, it arouses interest in us too. But it was a tough negotiation, it lasted a long time. Portland took a stand, wanted to keep me, they didn't want to release me. It was a tough, difficult negotiation, but it passed. Of course, during the negotiation period, your head changes. But today I'm focusing on helping Portland — said Evander, for the website '365 Scores', before talking about the chance to return to Brazil.


— I want to do my best here, everywhere I go I want to leave my name in the club's history. I did it at Vasco, in Denmark, I have good memories. Today, as I am here, I am trying to do my best this year and take the next step. I have dreams of going to a big club in Europe or Brazil. Being in a big football scene, where people are watching, to be able to wear the Seleção shirt again. I have goals, dreams and I will continue in search of them — added the midfielder.


Between December of last year and January 2024, Flamengo sought to sign Evander. The club even offered 7 million dollars (R$ 34 million, at the time) for part of the player's rights. However, even with the midfielder's desire to play for Mais Querido, Portland remained firm and did not release the athlete.

In 2024, Evander played six games, with four goals and two assists. In the six matches, the midfielder was a starter and played the full 90 minutes. The player only made his season debut in March, as he suffered an injury in the first months of the year.




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Bruno Henrique, from Flamengo, declared innocence in action at the STJD regarding the move that led to the investigation

Mengão striker is being investigated for possible manipulation of sports betting due to a yellow card received in a game against Santos

Bruno Henrique pleaded not guilty - Photo: Marcelo Cortes/Flamengo
Bruno Henrique pleaded not guilty - Photo: Marcelo Cortes/Flamengo

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The attacker Bruno Henrique declared his innocence in the suspicion of card manipulation in the match between Flamengo and Santos for the 2023 Brazilian Championship His defense, presented to the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), argued that there was no malicious intent in his yellow card, received in the 50th minute of the second half, at a time when Flamengo was already losing 2-1. Bruno Henrique he was sent off after vehemently protesting against referee Rafael Klein, who considered his conduct to be a lack of respect.


“It would draw attention to the coolness that the athlete would have to have to wait for the additions of the second time to perpetrate the intended illegality, including running the risk of the match being ended before the act was completed”, claimed the Flamengo striker’s defense.


In his defense, Bruno Henrique stated that his only objective was to compete for the balland regain possession , and the chance of hitting his opponent, Soteldo, would be purely accidental. Furthermore, he argued that he was already hanging with two yellow cards and, upon receiving a straight red, he was automatically suspended for the next two matches, including the confrontation with Palmeiras, direct opponent of Flamengo in the title dispute.


Although the STJD closed the investigation, Bruno Henrique was the target of a Federal Police operation ( PF) and the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday, with 12 search and seizure warrants executed in various locations, including Ninho do Urubu and the player's residence, where his cell phone was seized.

In its archiving decision, the STJD indicated that the company Sportradar found no evidence of irregularities during the game, considering the value of the bets insignificant and the play as a common move. On October 2, the court informed Flamengo, the CBF, the PF and the Public Ministry about the filing of the case.




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Arrascaeta, from Flamengo, could become the player with the most Copa do Brasil titles

Uruguayan from Mengão can be equal with four other players as those who have won the national knockout stage the most times if they win the cup this Sunday (10)

Arrascaeta receives award for best player of the 2022 Copa do Brasil - Photo: Marcelo Cortes/Flamengo
Arrascaeta receives award for best player of the 2022 Copa do Brasil - Photo: Marcelo Cortes/Flamengo

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Flamengo is in a great position to win another Copa do Brasil title after beating Atlético-MG 3-1 last Sunday (03 ), in Maracanã. One of the goals was scored by < b>Arrascaeta, which seeks to expand its collection of tournament trophies. If Mengão wins the final, the Uruguayan will achieve four Copa do Brasil titles, equaling the likes of Rafael, Zinho and Roger Machado as one of the biggest winners of the competition.


Currently, Arrascaeta has threetitles: two with Cruzeiro (2017 and 2018) and one with < a href="https://www.sofascore.com/pt/time/futebol/flamengo/5981" target="_blank">Flamengo (2022). With a new achievement, he and Flamengo would consolidate themselves among the greatestchampions of the national knockout stage.


List of the biggest winners of the Copa do Brasil:


Four titles:

Rafael: Cruzeiro (2017 and 2018), Atlético-MG (2021) and São Paulo (2023)


Zinho: Flamengo (1990), Palmeiras (1998), Grêmio (2001) and Cruzeiro (2003)

Roger Machado: Grêmio (1994, 1997 and 2001) and Fluminense (2007)

Three titles:

Arrascaeta: Cruzeiro (2017 and 2018) and Flamengo (2022)

Paulo Nunes, Danrlei, Arouca, Fábio, Egídio, Thiago Neves, Dedé and Robinho

Next Game and Reunion

O Flamengo will face Atlético-MG again on Sunday (10), at 4pm, at Arena MRV, needing only a draw or even a defeat by one goal of difference to guarantee the title.

Before the Final

Before the big decision, Flamengo focuses on the Brazilian Championship and plays against Cruzeirothis Wednesday (06), at 9pm, on Independence Arena. Victory is essential for the club to remain in the G-4 and avoid being overtaken by Internacional.


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Exclusive: Flamengo board wants to renew with medallion at the end of the season

Player stood out under the command of Filipe Luís and seeks salary enhancement, with the red-black board planning to start conversations after the end of the season

Pulgar, Flamengo midfielder, seeks contract renewal while standing out in the team under the leadership of Filipe Luís - photo: Flamengo
Pulgar, Flamengo midfielder, seeks contract renewal while standing out in the team under the leadership of Filipe Luís - photo: Flamengo

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In recent times, the Pulgar midfielder has established himself as one of the main players in Flamengo's midfield, especially after the arrival of coach Filipe Luís. With consistent performances, the Chilean player became one of the team's pillars and started to have a sequence of good games, which guaranteed him the starting position.


Currently, Pulgar has a contract with Mengão until December 2025, but from July 2025 he will be able to sign a pre-contract with another team. As a result, Flamengo's management is paying attention and has begun negotiations to renew the contract. However, the talks are at a standstill, and the club's current management plans to restart negotiations only after the end of the season.


The journalist Pablo Raphael, from Gazeta do Urubu, highlighted that the board's intention is to ensure the permanence of the midfielder, who has the support of Filipe Luís for the renewal. Despite River Plate's interest, to date, the Argentine club has not presented an official proposal.



SALARY APPRECIATION AND DESIRE TO STAY


Pulgar, 30 years old, arrived at Flamengoin 2022, but established himself in the team from last year, when Jorge Sampaoli took over as coach. Even in a challenging season for the club, the midfielder stood out, becoming an absolute starter for both Flamengo and the Chilean national team. So far, he has scored two goals and six assists for Rubro-Negro.

According to information from the GE website, Pulgar is one of the players in the midfield sector that receives the least at the club and expects a salary increase as part of the renewal negotiations. The red-black board recognizes the need for an increase, but the proposed values ​​are still far from a consensus.


NEXT STEPS FOR THE CHILEAN STEERING WHEEL

Recently, Pulgar traveled with the squad for the game against Cruzeiro, and, after being left out of the victory against Atlético-MG, he returns to the starting lineup to gain rhythm and prepare for the return clash against Galo, which takes place next Sunday.


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