Soccer
04 Mai 2024 | 06:41 |
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The match between Red Bull Bragantino and Flamengo this Saturday, 4th, marks the return of defender Léo Ortiz to the Nabi Abi Chedid stadium. The player, who played for Massa Bruta between 2019 and 2024, was signed by Rubro-negro in March this year after long negotiations and returns to Bragança Paulista for the first time wearing the Flamengo shirt. The athlete, in fact, should be a starter in this duel.
Léo Ortiz has his name marked in Bragantino's history. With Massa Bruta, he was champion of the 2019 Brazilian Series B and runner-up of the 2021 Copa Sudamericana. The defender was captain of Braga in recent seasons and was considered by the club as a leader not only on the field, but off the lawns. The player was one of Bragantino's main athletes in recent years. The good performances earned call-ups to the Brazilian team, then led by coach Tite. With the Bragantino shirt, Léo Ortiz played 198 matches and scored 14 goals.
When Tite took over Flamengo, at the end of last year, Léo Ortiz was one of the coach's requests. Rubro-negro waited for the end of the 2023 Brasileirão to start talks, but the negotiations took a long time. Flamengo's initial offer, in the region of 6 million euros, was not accepted by Bragantino. During this period, there was a version war. While people linked to Léo Ortiz stated that there was an agreement with Bragantino that the athlete would be released if he received an offer of around 6 million euros, Massa Bruta claimed that this agreement was only valid for proposals from abroad.
Bragantino also offered the defender a contract renewal proposal, with a salary increase. Léo Ortiz expressed to Braga his desire to go to Flamengo, but the negotiations dragged on. At the beginning of Massa Bruta's pre-season, Léo Ortiz trained separately from the squad awaiting an outcome. Although he trained separately, behind the scenes at Braga the feeling was that the player was not forcing his way out and maintained a professional attitude. After a week of separate training, Léo Ortiz returned to training with the group. The athlete played ten games for Bragantino this season and scored two goals. The last match was against Águilas Doradas, in the second preliminary phase of the Libertadores.
On March 6, Léo Ortiz was announced by Flamengo. The player was signed for 7 million euros (around R$37 million at the price on the day of the agreement) and signed a five-year contract. The amount will be paid off in two years, with four semi-annual installments. If the defender reaches the collective goals, Bragantino will receive an additional 1 million euros. This was the fourth biggest sale in Bragantino's history. It was second only to the negotiations between Claudinho for Zenit-RUS, Natan for Napoli-ITA and Artur for Palmeiras. On the other hand, Léo Ortiz is already the third most expensive defender signed by Flamengo and could reach the top of the ranking if collective goals are achieved and Rubro-negro pays another million euros to Braga.
At Flamengo, Léo Ortiz has been an option on the bench. The athlete only played two matches for the club, one as a starter (against Palestino, for the Libertadores), and scored one goal. For the game against Bragantino, it is likely that he will be a starter, as coach Tite intends to save some players with an eye on the Libertadores match, against Palestino, on Tuesday, 7th, in Chile.
Mengão faces the Spanish team in the U-20 Intercontinental Championship at Maracanã; see dates, prices, and available ticket sectors.
09 Ago 2025 | 00:00 |
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Seeking its second consecutive title, Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd at 4:30 pm at the Maracanã Stadium in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match pits the U-20 Libertadores champion against the UEFA Youth League winner in a match that promises a large crowd. The 2025 Maracanã Package will not be valid for this event.
Fans who are members of the Nation Without Borders plan will be able to purchase up to two priority tickets, as long as they have not used the benefit during the season. Sales will occur in waves, beginning on August 11th , and will be open to the general public starting August 14th, through the official website ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
11/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star) / Nation Without Borders
11/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 1
12/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
12/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
13/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
13/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 3
August 14th – 10am: General Public Online / Free Online Tickets
20/08 – 10am: Physical Points of Sale / Collection of Free Tickets in Person
23/08 – 4pm: End of online sales
TICKET PRICES FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE STADIUM
North, South and Upper East (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 11.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 15.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 18.00
General Public: R$ 45.00 (half price: R$ 22.50)
Lower East and Lower West (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 13.75
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 19.25
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 22.00
General Public: R$ 55.00 (half price: R$ 27.50)
Visitor Sector – South (Gate B)
General Public: R$80.00 (half price: R$40.00)
Maracanã Mais offers a unique experience for fans, including lunch or dinner, dessert, and an open bar with non-alcoholic beverages. Located in the west sector, the venue offers greater comfort and reserved seating.
Values:
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 131.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 153.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 165.00
General Public: R$ 300.00 (half price: R$ 187.50)
Mais Querido has registered five reinforcements for the round of 16 of the international competition and will face Internacional next week at Maracanã.
08 Ago 2025 | 23:51 |
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Flamengo confirmed, this Friday (8), the list of athletes registered for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Among the news are Jorginho, Saúl, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino and Carrascal , reinforcements signed in the last two windows - including the one that preceded the Club World Cup and the current one.
To make room for new names, Flamengo removed Felipe Lima, Jorge Mora, Rayan Lucas, as well as Gerson and Wesley, who were recently traded. The Rubro-Negro's first challenge in this phase will be against Internacional , next Wednesday (14), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The return leg is scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. If they qualify, the club may make further roster changes before the quarterfinals. It's worth noting that Mais Querido is still searching for another striker to replace Pedro.
Goalkeepers: Rossi, Lucas Furtado, Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, Leo Nannetti
Defenders: Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Cleiton, Da Mata, Carbone, Iago, João Victor
Right-backs: Varela, Emerson Royal, Daniel Sales, Gusttavo
Left-backs: Ayrton Lucas, Viña, Alex Sandro
Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saul, De la Cruz, Jorginho, Allan, Evertton Araujo, Pablo Lucio, João Alves, Luiz Felipe
Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves, Guilherme, Lucas Vieira, Joshua, Jheferson
Forwards: Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, Samuel Lino, Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Michael, Plata, Felipe Teresa, Shola, Wallace Yan, Camargo, Douglas
Before the duel for the continental competition, the team led by Filipe Luís has a commitment for the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (9), Flamengo receives Mirassol, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of Serie A.
Leão goes to Maracanã to face Mengão defending a long period of invincibility and being able to enter the G4 of the Brasileirão
08 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo and Mirassol face each other this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro arrives at the clash after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil, with the mission of winning to maintain the leadership of the competition. On the other side, they will have an opponent motivated by a campaign above all expectations .
Flamengo has 37 points, the same number as Cruzeiro, but leads on goal difference (24 to 19) and still has a game in hand over the Minas Gerais team. A victory at Maracanã will guarantee the Rio de Janeiro club the top of the table at the end of the first round .
Mirassol, meanwhile, is the big revelation in this Série A. In its debut season, the São Paulo team sits fifth with 28 points— the result of seven wins, seven draws, and only two losses in 16 matches . Interestingly, it's the team with the fewest losses in the championship, along with Flamengo . With a victory, the newcomer could enter the top four of the competition.
If Flamengo wins this Saturday, it will end Mirassol's three-month unbeaten streak. The São Paulo team's last loss was to Red Bull Bragantino on May 5th . Since then, Rafael Guanaes's team has won six and drawn three, with an impressive 77% success rate.
Initial projections pointed to a relegation battle, due to an experienced squad, an average age over 29, and several well-known names, such as midfielder Gabriel, formerly of Flamengo . However, the team's performance in the first round exceeded expectations: third-best attack (27 goals) and sixth-best defense (16 conceded), in addition to good results against more popular opponents.
Despite this, the strategy against Flamengo should follow the usual visiting team strategy at Maracanã: a defensive posture, deep lines, and a reliance on counterattacks . Flamengo, in turn, should control possession and look for spaces to create the chances that will secure the victory.
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