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Flamengo announces players related to last-minute absence against Grêmio
31 Ago 2025 | 13:39
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13 Jul 2024 | 12:55 |
This Friday (12), Flamengo Feminino announced the signing of striker Valéria Cantuário, bringing another reinforcement to the team. After years of playing in European football, Valéria arrives to strengthen Rubro-Negro following the Brasileirão Feminino. The signing surprised fans and marks the team's first reinforcement for the current phase of the tournament, where it seeks to improve its ranking.
Valéria's arrival is a reason for joy for Gisseli, Flamengo's coach, who now has another strong striker in the squad. At 25 years old, Valéria has significant spells at Madrid CFF and Benfica, clubs that helped her develop a solid career and gain experience in European football.
In recent years For five years, Valéria has played in Europe, and her transfer to Flamengo is a cause for celebration for the striker. In an interview with the club's official website, Valéria expressed her joy and identification with Flamengo. "Being able to wear and defend the Manto is something very important and special in my career. Flamengo is a club that I identify with and the anthem already says it, right? Win, win, win…", she declared.
Valéria demonstrated her commitment by stating that she arrives to add and give her best every day, both on and off the field. "I'm going to work hard and I hope to win many titles here. Once Flamengo, always Flamengo", added the player, reinforcing her enthusiasm and ambition with the new stage of her career.
Flamengo, who is coming off a draw with Grêmio, wants to return to good results and is counting on Valéria's experience to do so. In Brazil, Valéria already played for Vitória and São Paulo before moving to Benfica, where she played from 2021 to 2024. In January 2023, she suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, which sidelined her for some time. time, but now she is ready to contribute to her new team.
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Just 45 days after leaving Flamengo and arriving at Zenit, Gerson has attracted interest from Arab football, but the athlete's father and agent deny a direct offer.
31 Ago 2025 | 16:21 |
Gerson's start at Zenit has been marked by difficulties. After leaving Flamengo shortly after the Club World Cup , the midfielder has yet to establish himself with the Russian team. He has been receiving few minutes on the pitch and recently missed the last game due to an injury.
This Sunday (31), information emerged that Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, opened talks to try to sign the athlete, just 45 days after his arrival in Russia . The news caught the attention of Flamengo fans, as the Joker left Brazil in one of the main transfers of the season.
Journalist Julio Miguel Neto reported that he spoke with Marcão, the player's father and representative. According to him, there has been no official contact so far from the athlete, who left Mais Querido to play for the Russian team.
" If anything came up, it was from club to club. I haven't been officially notified by anyone yet. I haven't offered him to any club ," the businessman declared.
Still, the possibility isn't ruled out, as it's common for Middle Eastern clubs to engage directly with teams before negotiating with players. It remains to be seen whether negotiations will progress in the coming days.
Leader of the Brasileirão, Mengao faces Tricolor this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, at 4 pm; Filipe Luís confirmed De La Cruz as a starter and has three absences
31 Ago 2025 | 15:55 |
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) to face Grêmio , in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel takes place at Maracanã, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and marks another challenge for the team led by Filipe Luís, who leads the competition with 46 points.
For the match, the coach confirmed the entry of De La Cruz in midfield, filling in for the injured Jorginho. Flamengo will therefore field the following players: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Mengão will be without three players. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery, while Alex Sandro is nursing a calf injury. Jorginho is in the medical department due to pain in the hamstring of his left thigh. Despite the absences, the red-and-black squad remains confident, boasting the best attack and the tightest defense in the championship: 44 goals scored and only nine conceded.
Rede Globo will broadcast the match throughout Brazil, except for the state of São Paulo . Fans will also be able to watch the match via Premiere pay-per-view.
Grêmio, in turn, will take to the field with Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Noriega, Kannemann (captain) and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Cristian Olivera, Braithwaite and Carlos Vinícius.
Mengão hosts Tricolor this Sunday (31) at 4 pm at Maracanã and Mano Menezes will have to deal with absences to choose the starting 11
31 Ago 2025 | 14:39 |
Flamengo and Grêmio face each other this Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship . The ball rolls at Maracanã, starting at 4 pm (Brasília time), with the promise of a full house, with tickets sold out since Wednesday .
Coach Mano Menezes outlined the team that should start the match against the championship leader : Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Pavón (Carlos Vinicius), Cristian Olivera and Braithwaite.
Grêmio arrives at the match with a significant shortage. Seven players are unavailable for Mano Menezes:
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points from 20 matches (14 wins, four draws, and two losses) . Grêmio, in turn, sits in 14th place with 24 points, the result of six wins, six draws, and eight losses.
The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air television , throughout most of Brazil. The exception is the state of São Paulo, where the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras will be shown. The match will also be available nationwide on Premiere via pay-per-view.