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Flamengo's window was more impressive than Botafogo's in 2024, says journalist
03 Set 2025 | 15:17
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06 Set 2024 | 08:18 |
The striker of Flamengo, Pedro, would be a starter for the Brazilian team if he hadn't injured his knee last Wednesday (4). Coach Dorival Júnior thought about the selection with Pedro as a starter to face Ecuador and Paraguay, in the Qualifiers.
Before the first tactical training, however, Pedro tore the ligaments in his left knee. The sprain occurred right at the beginning of the activity. Dorival understood that the team had difficulty completing plays during the Copa América and it was time for a "root center forward".
Pedro has greater ability to retain the ball and head the ball compared to Endrick, who must be a reserve. The solution will be to cast Rodrygo as "false 9" again. The technical committee believed that the Flamengo player would be an antidote against the struggles of Ecuador and Paraguay. The expectation is to face two teams that score more than they attack. Beccacece's Ecuador is seen as more aggressive than Alfaro's Paraguay, the coach who held Brazil against Costa Rica in the Copa América.
"I had very positive expectations about Pedro, but now it's time to look more human side, him as a person, a special guy, and deeply regret it. It's time to look for solutions in our group in search of a balance, of two or three results that make things go a little more smoothly", said Dorival Júnior.
Without Pedro, Dorival will once again look for mechanisms of speed and movement in the attack, without a great reference. Rodrygo, Vini, Luiz Henrique and Lucas Paquetá form the attacking quartet.
João Pedro was called up in place of Endrick. The Brighton striker has similar characteristics to the Real Madrid player, while Pedro is seen as "unique" for the way he plays.
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Negotiations were considered positive by the Rio de Janeiro club and the athlete, who was looking for more professional opportunities; the contract in Saudi Arabia runs until 2027.
04 Set 2025 | 10:08 |
Matheus Gonçalves' departure for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia was made official this week and is considered advantageous for both the Mais Querido and the player. The 20-year-old forward, who came up through the ranks at Ninho do Urubu, hadn't been receiving the minutes he expected under Filipe Luís, which influenced his decision.
Before the agreement with the Arab club, the athlete was close to playing for CSKA , Russia, and Cruzeiro, but negotiations did not progress. The transfer window was nearing its end when Al Ahli officially made an offer of €8 million (approximately R$50 million at the current exchange rate). The signed contract will run until 2027.
The youth academy director, Alfredo Almeida, commented in an interview with Barbacast on YouTube that the athlete himself expressed dissatisfaction with his limited space in the first team. For him, the quality of the red-and-black squad was also a determining factor.
" Matheus Gonçalves himself wasn't comfortable, in his opinion, due to the lack of opportunities in the professional team. He had opportunities. Often, the question I ask when people ask why Matheus Gonçalves doesn't play anymore is: 'Who are you taking out?' The squad is so stacked, so good, so qualified…" said the director.
A product of the club's youth academy, Matheus Gonçalves was a standout player in the U-20s, but he didn't achieve the desired run in the senior squad. Despite expectations, he played 54 games and scored six goals, a number considered modest given his potential.
For Alfredo Almeida, the negotiation was positive: " It will probably be beneficial for all parties: financially for Flamengo, for Matheus Gonçalves, and for his agents, who have the opportunity to increase his value. Business-wise, it was beneficial for everyone, especially for Matheus. I think he'll be happy where he is."
The Mais Querido striker participates remotely in the hearing that could determine his future; the trial is the first step in the sports sphere
04 Set 2025 | 09:44 |
Defendant in the Sports and Common Courts, Bruno Henrique began to be tried this Thursday (5) by the Superior Court of Sports Justice ( STJD ), in Rio de Janeiro. The Flamengo striker did not appear in person, but participates in the hearing remotely.
The player's physical presence was not mandatory. Furthermore, he is on a four-day break granted by the club due to the FIFA ban. The trial, scheduled for 9 a.m. , is considered the first step in resolving the case in the sports arena.
If convicted, number 27 could appeal to the full STJD, the highest court, requesting a stay of execution. If acquitted, the Prosecutor's Office may also file an appeal. The trial may also not be finalized today if one of the auditors requests further review.
The striker is accused of having passed on privileged information about the yellow card he received in a match against Santos , held at the Mané Garrincha stadium, in Brasília, on November 1, 2023. The suspicion is that this data benefited bettors.
In addition to the striker, Claudinei Vitor Mosquete Bassan, Andryl Reis, and Douglas Barcelos were also charged by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). The case also names Ludymilla Araújo Lima, Wander's wife, and Poliana Ester Nunes Cardoso, Bruno Henrique's cousin. However, neither of these are currently under review by the sports court.
Mengão striker is accused of having provided advance information about yellow cards in 2023 and can appeal to higher courts
04 Set 2025 | 09:28 |
Defendant in the Sports and Common Courts, Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique was not present in person at his trial at the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), held this Thursday (29), in Rio de Janeiro. The player will give testimony remotely.
The athlete's absence from the court headquarters did not constitute an irregularity, as his presence was not mandatory. The number 27 is also in the middle of the four-day break granted by the club during the FIFA International Day.
The session, scheduled for 9 a.m., represents the first step toward defining the case in the sports arena . If convicted, the striker can appeal to the full Superior Court of Justice (STJD) , the highest court in the sports arena, with the possibility of requesting a stay of execution. On the other hand, if acquitted, the Prosecutor's Office also has the right to appeal. There is also the possibility of the case being postponed if a member of the panel requests further review.
The trial involves the accusation that Bruno Henrique would have passed on advance information about the yellow card he received in a match against Santos, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília, on November 1, 2023. According to the investigations, the move would have favored his brother, Wander, who passed on the data to third parties for the benefit of sports betting.
In addition to the duo, Claudinei Vitor Mosquete Bassan, Andryl Reis, and Douglas Barcelos were also charged by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). Two other people connected to the player, Ludymilla Araújo Lima, Wander's wife, and Poliana Ester Nunes Cardoso , Bruno Henrique 's cousin, were involved in the investigation but were not included among those charged by the sports court.