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Flamengo continues preparations for the duel against Juventude , next Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. In training, coach Filipe Luís has rotated the squad and given space to young people from Ninho do Urubu, among them Ryan Roberto , an attacking midfielder of just 17 years old, considered one of the main jewels of the red-black base.

In the activity this Monday (8), held at CT Ninho do Urubu, Ryan trained with the professionals, participating in the technical and tactical work led by the coach. This was the first time that the jewel joined coach Filipe Luís' team .

FILIPE LUÍS AND THE BET ON THE BASE

Filipe Luís isn't new to including young players in the first team's activities. Before taking over the senior team, he worked with Flamengo 's under-17 and under-20 teams, winning important titles such as the Rio Under-17 Cup and the 2024 Under-20 World Cup , which he won against Olympiacos at the Maracanã stadium. Therefore, the coach is well acquainted with the club's promising talent.

WHO IS RYAN ROBERTO?

Considered one of the biggest bets in the youth academy, Ryan Roberto already has a contract until 2027 and a release clause set at 50 million euros (around R$318 million), as a way of protecting himself from possible approaches from European football.

The youngster was part of the squad that won the U-20 World Cup for the second time against Barcelona, although he wasn't used by coach Bruno Pivetti . With the recent departures of Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves, Ryan should gain more space in the U-20s and, who knows, pave the way for opportunities in the senior squad.

Flamengo's Bruno Henrique's suspension due to the betting case at the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) continues to be a hot topic among fans and sports commentators. The most notable aspect was the number of games he was suspended for: 12 matches, which experts consider low , especially compared to similar punishments in Brazilian soccer.

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The issue quickly gained prominence on sports programs and social media , raising discussions about the proportionality of the decision, especially considering the most recent cases involving sports betting in Brazil.

ANALYSIS BY ANDRÉ RIZEK

On SporTV, journalist André Rizek analyzed the case critically and highlighted that many comparisons are being made incorrectly: “There is confusion, as some people are using completely different cases to compare the punishment received by BH ,” he stated.

For Rizek, it's important to differentiate the type of infraction committed: "What's very clear to me is that it's not the same thing. What Bruno Henrique did is different from a player harming his own club, acting on behalf of a criminal organization to make a profit . These are different things that can't be lumped together," the journalist concluded.

CAN BRUNO HENRIQUE PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Despite being suspended for 12 rounds in the Brasileirão, Bruno Henrique remains free to compete in the Libertadores , as the punishment only applies to competitions organized by the CBF (such as the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil).

Journalist Venê Casagrande explained the situation: "Many people will ask: is there an appeal? Yes, there is. And Flamengo has already decided to appeal the decision because internally the club wasn't happy with the result. They understand that 12 games is a very severe punishment. It's worth remembering: the Libertadores isn't included because it's a CONMEBOL tournament ," he stated.

Corinthians officially renewed the contract of defender Gustavo Henrique , formerly of Flamengo, on Monday (08). The contract, which was due to end at the end of this year, now runs until December 31, 2027, guaranteeing at least two more seasons at the club.

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CORINTHIANS HIGHLIGHT

Since joining the club in January 2024, Gustavo Henrique has played 56 games and scored four goals, being a regular starter in defense. The defender played a decisive role in winning the Campeonato Paulista this season and established himself as one of the leaders of Dorival Júnior's squad . With the new contract, only four remaining contractual obligations remain: Romero, Angileri, Maycon, and Talles Magno.

In an interview with the club 's official channel, the defender celebrated the renewal: "This means a lot. It's the continuation of a story and a long line of work. I'm very happy with the club's recognition. I'm privileged that they extended my contract . It's a very special moment, and I hope we continue to achieve our goals," he declared.

GUSTAVO HENRIQUE'S TIME AT FLAMENGO

Before wearing the Corinthians shirt, Gustavo Henrique defended Flamengo between 2020 and 2022. In total, he played 88 matches, scored eight goals and won titles such as the Brasileirão (2020) , the Recopa Sul-Americana (2020), two editions of the Supercopa do Brasil (2020 and 2021) and two Campeonato Cariocas (2020 and 2021).

At the Rio de Janeiro club, he was led by Jorge Jesus, Domènec Torrent, Rogério Ceni, Renato Gaúcho, Paulo Sousa, and Dorival Júnior . Among them, Jesus, Renato, and Dorival were the ones who gave the defender the most confidence. He left in 2022.