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Former Corinthians player retires with a revelation: “I missed playing for Flamengo”
18 Set 2025 | 13:45
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06 Out 2023 | 19:40 |
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In Flamengo's next clash against Corinthians, which promises to be an exciting and crucial match for Rubro-Negro's aspirations in the Brasileirão, the Rio team will face an additional challenge. Three of its key players, Everton Ribeiro, Léo Pereira and Fabrício Bruno, will enter the field with the imminent threat of suspension due to accumulated yellow cards. This scenario creates a tense atmosphere for the fans, as any of these players who receive a yellow card during the game will be left out of the next round, against Cruzeiro. The presence of these three athletes on the suspended list is a legitimate concern for Flamengo's coach and management. Everton Ribeiro, in particular, is a standout player and a fundamental piece in the team's midfield. His absence could significantly impact the team's dynamics.
Another important player who is on the verge of suspension is Léo Pereira. The defender has been a constant presence in Flamengo's defense and has played a vital role in the team's defensive solidity. His absence in the next match could leave Flamengo's defense more vulnerable. Fabrício Bruno, although perhaps not as renowned as his colleagues, also plays a valuable role in the team, providing depth to the squad and contributing when called upon. His suspension would also be a significant loss.
The situation of these suspended players highlights the importance of discipline in football. In a long and exhausting season like the Brazilian Championship, accumulating yellow cards can seriously harm the team at crucial moments. Players need to balance aggressiveness on the field with caution to avoid unnecessary sanctions.
On the other hand, Corinthians, knowing the vulnerability of these Flamengo players, can try to exploit this situation to their advantage. They can adopt a more aggressive strategy, seeking to provoke infractions that lead to yellow cards for suspended players. This can be a smart tactic to weaken the opponent. Flamengo fans, in turn, will be apprehensive during the match, fearing the suspension of one or more key players. Expectations regarding the game are high, but anxiety is also evident, as fans know that the absence of important players could complicate the search for the title.
Squad management and the coach's strategy Flamengo will be crucial in this context. They will need to carefully consider the situation of suspended players and make strategic decisions to minimize the risk of suspensions. This may involve strategic substitutions during the game if a player is at risk of receiving a yellow card. Additionally, the coaching staff can work with players to ensure they are aware of the situation and play with the necessary discipline to avoid unnecessary yellow cards.
In summary, Flamengo will face Corinthians with three players hung by yellow cards, which adds an element of tension and uncertainty to the confrontation. The suspension of any of these players could have significant repercussions in the next round of the Brasileirão against Cruzeiro. Therefore, the game promises to be an important test not only of the teams' technical ability, but also of the management and discipline capabilities of Flamengo's players. The fans are anxious, and the strategy adopted will be decisive for the final result of this crucial confrontation.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
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Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season. Internally, there's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
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Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
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