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15 Ago 2025 | 11:19
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04 Jul 2025 | 07:08 |
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Pedro's name was the most talked about last Wednesday (2) after information came to light about Flamengo's alleged intention to negotiate the number 9. The repercussion was not well received internally. According to GE, both the club's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, and coach Filipe Luís were irritated by the leak of the conversation, considered an internal negotiation.
The origin of the confusion was an informal conversation between club members and journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, from UOL. Although it was not an official interview, the board understood that those involved were not cautious . Therefore, the club is already working internally to identify responsibilities and investigate the episode in more depth.
After the news that Flamengo would be willing to negotiate Pedro in the next transfer window went viral, the club released an official statement denying any intention of selling. Mauro Cezar then published screenshots of conversations with sources linked to the Flamengo board that indicated openness to negotiation — which further stirred up the backstage.
Pedro was also surprised by the rumors. Despite showing some frustration with the number of minutes on the field this season, the center forward's priority is to renew his contract with Flamengo . Representatives of the player began talks with the club at the beginning of the year, but since then, the matter has not progressed .
At the time, football director José Boto indicated that the renewal would be discussed after the athlete returned from injury . However, even with the striker back since April, agents have not yet been contacted. The current contract is valid until the end of 2027.
Internally, the technical committee understands that it offered opportunities to the number 9, but tactical decisions prioritized other athletes due to the tight schedule and the need for immediate results — with Flamengo leading the Brasileirão and in decisive disputes in the Libertadores and the Club World Cup.
In February, Filipe Luís even said that he would create a game model to better take advantage of Pedro's characteristics . However, the demands of the season have prevented these changes from being put into practice until now.
Mengão's greatest idol celebrated the museum's two-year anniversary at an event alongside other historic football and basketball stars from the club.
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.
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 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.
The full-back was in agreement with Mengão in the last few months, but reached an agreement and will remain with the red-black shirt for another two years.
15 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |
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Flamengo officially renewed Guillermo Varela's contract until December 2027 this Friday (15), as previously reported by Gazeta do Urubu. . The signing took place at Ninho do Urubu, with the presence of the football technical director, José Boto.
An important player for Filipe Luís in 2025, Varela has played 35 games this season, starting 21 of them, scoring one goal and providing three assists. His versatility, also playing as a left-back and defensive midfielder, reinforces his value to the coaching staff.
Varela on the deal with Flamengo: "Everything was done very calmly"
Negotiations had been dragging on since the beginning of the year, involving discussions about contract length, bonuses, and salary . The deal ends a period of uncertainty, especially given Wesley's likely departure for European football.
"I'm very happy to stay here, a little longer wearing this shirt, with this club. It was a smooth negotiation for both parties. They wanted me to stay, and I wanted to stay . So, everything was done very smoothly," said the Uruguayan.
Since arriving at Flamengo in 2022, Varela has played 108 matches and scored three goals . During this period, he won five titles: Libertadores (2022), Copa do Brasil (2024), Supercopa (2025) and two Campeonato Cariocas (2024 and 2025).
With the ankle sprain suffered by Emerson Royal in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Varela should take over as starter in the next matches against Internacional . Royal is practically out of this Sunday's duel (17), for the Brasileirão, and remains doubtful for the decisive match next Wednesday (20).
The striker quickly became one of the club's highlights after his arrival, but he makes a point of praising the Mengão veteran
15 Ago 2025 | 18:30 |
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After Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Internacional in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, Samuel Lino made a point of praising Bruno Henrique . The striker highlighted not only the number 27's technical quality, but especially his role as a leader of the squad.
Samuel Lino on Bruno Henrique at Flamengo: "he's a great example of a player"
"Bruno is a great player who has achieved a lot for Flamengo in recent years. He's a player of great quality, but I'd rather emphasize the person he is, our captain . He's always in the locker room talking to us," said Lino, who added:
"He's a role model, and it's great to have that kind of person around, because he's always looking out for the best for the group, helping everyone. Bruno is a great example of a player, of his career, of the victories he achieved at Flamengo . I hope to achieve the same as him here at Flamengo ," said the new number 16 of the Mais Querido.
Bruno Henrique shares with Arrascaeta the title of greatest champion in the club's history , with 15 titles won: three Brazilian Championships, two Libertadores, one South American Recopa, three Super Cups, three Brazilian Cups and five Cariocas.
In the match against Internacional, the striker scored the winning goal in the 27th minute of the first half , heading in a corner kick from Luiz Araújo. The result gives Flamengo the advantage for the return leg at Beira-Rio.
After the game, Bruno Henrique assessed the team's performance: "We took possession in the first half, and in the second, because we wanted to score quickly, we ended up opening up a bit . It's something we need to improve, especially in the first 15 minutes of the second half."
Flamengo will decide its place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores next Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. Before that, it will face Internacional again this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the Brasileirão . Mengão is the leader of the competition with 40 points, three more than the second-placed Cruzeiro.
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