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NEW DATE! BRAZIL CUP DRAW CHANGES FROM TUESDAY TO THURSDAY
The draw has a new date this week
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced a significant change in the draw date for the Copa do Brasil. Initially scheduled for Tuesday, the 16th, the draw was rescheduled for Thursday, the 18th, at 2pm. This change was officially communicated by the CBF, which did not provide further details about the reasons for the change.
With the new date, fans and teams are now eagerly awaiting the draw, which will define the clashes in the next phase of the competition. One of the most anticipated teams is Flamengo, which, in this draw, can face any opponent, as there will be no separation by pot. This means that all teams will be in the same group, without division by ranking or other classifications.
FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A NEW DIRECTION
A Copa do Brasil is known for its unpredictability, and the lack of separation into pots promises to further increase the excitement of the tournament. The possibility of clashes between giants of Brazilian football in the early stages brings a different dynamic to the competition, which traditionally features surprises and upsets.
For the Flamengo, which is coming off an intense season, the draw without separation into pots represents quite a challenge. The team, which has one of the most passionate fans in Brazil, is always looking forward to big games and historic clashes. Coach Sampaoli's team needs to be prepared to face any opponent, regardless of their position in the rankings or their recent history.
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Striker names Pedro in the top-3 best players in the Brasileirão - check it out
The Mais Querido striker will be sidelined until next season as he recovers from a serious injury
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Flamengo will only be able to count on Pedro next year, as the striker will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to tearing the cruciate ligament in his knee. However, before getting injured, the number 9 had scored 30 goals in 43 matches played. Thus, the attacker was highly praised for the achievements made by Bolasie, from Criciúma.
"The players who impressed me most here were these three: Pedro, from Flamengo, Estêvão, from Palmeiras, and Matheus Pereira. But there are a lot of players. Brazil is producing a lot of good players", said the Congolese striker, before continuing:
"Bastos, from Botafogo. He is very strong physically. I didn't play against David Luiz, Thiago Silva, so I can't talk about them. hardest to play against. I can't think of another. So far it's Bastos", he concluded.
SEASON OF ARTILLERY
Before getting injured, Pedro was having a magical season at Flamengo. The striker had entered the field 43 times and found the net on 30 occasions, an average of 0.7. Furthermore, number 9 still remains the top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 11 goals, tied with Estevão, from Palmeiras.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME
Without the presence of Pedro, the Flamengoreturns to the field this Wednesday (30), when they face Internacional in the delayed game valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The clash will start at 7pm, in Beira-Rio.
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Spanish league president casts doubt on holding the Club World Cup in 2025
FIFA has made a lot of efforts to promote the new competition, which will now feature 32 clubs and which will be in the format of the World Cup.
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FIFA is hopeful for the new Club World Cup, as it has been betting all chips in the competition. However, in Europe, the tournament is not being well regarded and there are still doubts about the competition taking place. This past Tuesday (29), the president of LaLiga suggested that football's highest entity withdraw from the tournament.
" I'm not sure it will be played (the World Cup). The economic issues don't seem to have been resolved to give the clubs what they promised. And if FIFA succeeds, they will have to explain how. European clubs involved. Knowing that they don't have the expected money and that everyone is against this competition, FIFA should give up on it. If FIFA continues to behave like it does with this Club World Cup, it is putting itself in danger", said Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, in an interview with the newspaper “L'Équipe”.
"It is doing everything possible to have its monopoly declared illegal. FIFA is misusing the resources at its disposal. I hear what the players say. elite, but everyone else. It affects two seasons, the one that ends and the one that begins. This puts the physical and mental health of the participants at risk and affects the value of national competitions, which affects all players", added Tebas. .
WORLDWIDE 2025
Flamengois one of six South Americans that will compete in the new format of the World Cup in 2025. The competition is scheduled to start in June and July, in the United States. Furthermore, the format will be the same as the World Team Cup: 32 teams, divided into eight groups of eight teams, with the top two from each advancing to the round of 16.
Those classified in South America are: Flamengo, Palmeiras, Fluminense, River Plate and Boca Juniors. The last place belongs to the Libertadores 2024 champion
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Journalist comes out in defense of Vinícius Júnior and blasts Ballon d'Or organizer
Flamengo's creation was defended by the journalist during a radio broadcast in Spain after the awards ceremony
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The awarding of the Ballon d'Or toRodri, Manchester City midfielder, continues to be the subject of debate in the sports media. This past Tuesday (29), Brazilian journalist Fernando Kallás criticized the award during a program on "Rádio Marca", in Spain, and cited the inconsistency of "France Football" magazine with Vinícius Júnior.
"Please! Nobody at the Ballon d'Or thinks about Fair Play! Now, as it is convenient to talk about Fair Play, we talk about Fair Play! No! Please! If not, Dibu Martínez shouldn't win twice in a row. Dibu Martínez, Fair Play, look at Dibu Martínez's Fair Play! p>
"I lost track today and had to resort to my malice in a fit of fury and indignation upon hearing that an award crowning Dibu Martínez two consecutive years he took the trophy from Vini for Fair Play", concluded the journalist.
SUPPOSED CRITERIA< /p>
The magazine "France Football" revealed the criteria that would be considered when voting for the best of world before the ceremony began. Thus, the last topic mentioned fair play and beautiful play on the field.
In this way, the journalist Fernando Kallásrefers to previous awards. This is because goalkeeperDibu Martínez, from the Argentine National Team and Aston Villa (ING), known for his provocations on the field, was voted the best archer in the world. Thus, the topic was raised as hypocrisy and meaningless.
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