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A stadium of its own also represents a symbol of identity for fans
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The Flamengo is advancing plans to build a new stadium, according to president Rodolfo Landim. In a recent statement, Landim revealed that the project is progressing as expected and that a meeting is scheduled to define the next steps.
“It's progressing. We have a meeting tomorrow to agree on another process of how this will evolve. Who are the responsible people, establish dates. The project is progressing well, we are optimistic that we will reach the end with the success of this process”, stated Landim.
This statement brings an important update on the Rio club's ambitious plan to have its own home. Currently, Flamengo plays its games mainly at Maracanã, a historic stadium, but shared with other clubs and events.
The meeting mentioned by Landim is a fundamental step in the project schedule. It will be an opportunity to align the responsibilities of the people involved and define more precise deadlines for the next steps. Details such as choosing the professionals who will lead different aspects of the project, from design to construction, should be discussed.
This planning phase is crucial to ensure that all parties involved are on the same page and that the project can move forward without major setbacks. Landim's optimism indicates that the club is confident in its ability to manage the process efficiently.
Since returning to Brazilian football, Gabigol has become a key player in Flamengo's attack
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According to UOL, Palmeiras once again showed interest in Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, by making a new inquiry to open negotiations with the 27-year-old striker. The information was released by UOL Esporte. The movement of the São Paulo club demonstrates the persistence in bringing the player, who currently defends Flamengo, to reinforce its squad.
Gabigol, known for his ability to score decisive goals and his aggressive playing style, attracted the attention of several clubs throughout his career. A possible transfer to Palmeiras would be a significant addition to the team, which is looking to reinforce its attack for the coming seasons. However, Palmeiras is not the only one interested in counting on the striker's talent.
A NEW INVESTMENT BY GABIGOL
In addition to the Brazilian club, Panathinaikos, from Greece, also showed interest in Gabigol recently. The Greek team carried out a survey for the player, seeking to evaluate the possibility of an international transfer. This European interest could complicate Palmeiras' negotiations, as the Greek offer could be attractive both financially and in terms of international visibility for Gabigol.
Gabigol's career has been marked by ups and downs. Revealed by Santos , the striker stood out in Brazilian football, which guaranteed him a transfer to European football. However, his time at Inter Milan and Benfica was not as successful as expected, and he ended up returning to Brazil, where he found his best football at Flamengo.
Allan and Léo Ortiz's situation is a reminder of the importance of discipline on the field and squad management throughout the season
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The Flamengo enters the field against Juventude in Caxias do Sul, with an additional concern: two of the team's players are hanging. Allan and Léo Ortiz, who are part of the starting squad, need to be careful not to receive a yellow card and leave the team in the next game against Cruzeiro, which will be held on Sunday (30), at Maracanã.
In addition to this possible absence, Flamengo already has other confirmed absences. Pulgar, one of the pillars of the red and black midfield, is outside Brazil participating in the Copa América, representing his national team. Igor Jesus, another important name in coach Sampaoli's scheme, is out due to injury and has no plans to return.
FLAMENGO HAS A NEW PERCENTAGE
If Allan and Léo Ortiz receive cards yellow cards in the match against Juventude, coach Sampaoli will need to reconfigure the team for the game against Cruzeiro. Maracanã should be full on Sunday, and fans are expecting a convincing performance from the team to maintain their good run in the championship. The absence of these players < /a>it can represent an additional challenge for the coach, who will have to find suitable replacements.
With absences imminent, the coaching staff must advise Allan and Léo Ortiz to play with caution, avoiding unnecessary fouls that could result in cards. The team will need to balance intensity and discipline on the field so as not to harm performance in subsequent games.
Mengão intends to build his own stadium on the site expropriated by Rio de Janeiro City Hall
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Flamengo fans had two reasons to celebrate this Sunday (23). In addition to the 1-0 victory against Fluminense, the club received the news that the Gasologista land will be expropriated by the City of Rio de Janeiro. There, Rubro-Negro intends to build its own stadium. Cacau Cotta, Flamengo's director of external relations, detailed the next steps for the construction of the arena.
Cacau Cotta explained that the expropriation of the land now places the property under the responsibility of the city hall, and that the club has the resources necessary to acquire part of the land: "The land now belongs to the city hall. There is no legal dispute (...) What could arise in the future is a negotiation about the values...".
— "People sometimes get confused, because the mayor's decree is a decree that transfers the ownership of the land to the city hall. An expropriation does not imply a legal dispute. What may arise in the future is a negotiation of values. Soon, in 20, 30 days, there will be an auction, Flamengo has the necessary resources, and will pay for it. land the fair value, just as the city hall paid for the Gentileza Terminal. Flamengo will make the payment, so rest assured, there is no legal dispute. What could happen is just a discussion about land values", stated Cacau Cotta.
Cacau Cotta also celebrated the historic moment for Flamengo: "Let's celebrate, because today is a day of celebration with this beautiful victory. A difficult game against Fluminense is always a complicated game and (the stadium) represents a milestone in Flamengo's history. We've waited 130 years for this moment, haven't we? To finally have land to build our own stadium. Now it's President Landim's turn to explain, I gave you the details, for the mayor to explain, for (deputy) Pedro Paulo, who is by our side in this fight. That's what I always say, it's the red-black bench working in favor of Flamengo."
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXPROPRIATION
This Sunday morning (23), the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, and deputy Pedro Paulo recorded a video announcing the expropriation of the Gasometer land. The space belongs to an investment fund from Caixa Econômica Federal. Flamengo and the municipality tried to negotiate with the bank, but received no response, leading the City Hall to order the expropriation.
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