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"WHAT MARCOS BRAZ BECOME", RENATO MAURÍCIO PRADO SAYS ABOUT FLAMENGO'S FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT

Director involved in a controversy with striker Gabigol

31 Ago 2023 | 11:47 |

The vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, is the strong name of the portfolio. Alongside Bruno Spindel, he is the one who negotiates, seeks and sells players, in addition to having the task of controlling everything that happens outside the pitch. However, the leader has been heavily criticized by the fans and by many journalists for having "lost his hand" with the squad and for making wrong/amateur decisions in the club's football.

Journalist Renato Mauricio Prado spoke on UOL News Esporte that the fight between Gabigol and Marcos Braz over the Maracanã lawn closed the doors of the Red-Black locker room for the manager. According to RMP, Braz is one of the focuses of the crisis in the club's football.

"Marcos Braz nowadays does not have any entry in this squad, because his main entry with this squad was through Gabriel. The discussion was bizarre, Gabigol steps into the hole, feels a sprain, gets angry and charges Marcos Braz for the quality of the pitch, and Marcos Braz responds rudely: 'ah, if you want a good pitch, you'll play in the Premier League'. Just look at what level Flamengo reached with Marcos Braz, what Marcos Braz has become today — it's a regrettable thing, it's one of the big problems in Flamengo football. When they talk about reformulation, if not starting with Marcos Braz , it will be difficult for anything to work out".

Flamengo will be back on the field next Saturday, at 9 pm, at the Nilton Santos stadium, against Botafogo. A victory can bring a little peace to the crisis that the club is experiencing.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

"WHAT MARCOS BRAZ BECOME", RENATO MAURÍCIO PRADO SAYS ABOUT FLAMENGO'S FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT