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Hot feet! Flamengo kids make their presence felt at Maracanã and join the crowd

Former Mais Querido players were present at the red-black team's qualification in the Libertadores and supported the team during the 90 minutes

João Gomes and Lucas Paquetá, ex-Flamengo, were present in the red-black team's qualification in the Libertadores (Reproduction/ Instagram)
João Gomes and Lucas Paquetá, ex-Flamengo, were present in the red-black team's qualification in the Libertadores (Reproduction/ Instagram)

29 Mai 2025 | 10:01 |

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On the night of this last Wednesday (28), Flamengo beat Deportivo Táchira by a score of 1-0, advancing to the next phase of the Libertadores. For the confrontation, Mais Querido had important reinforcements. That's because João Gomes and Lucas Paquetá were in the stands of Maracanã watching the match .


JOÃO GOMES HAS PRESENCE IN THE NORTH SECTOR


Champion of the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores with Flamengo in 2022, João Gomes recalled the times when he was still playing for the red-black youth team and went to the North Sector of Maraca, where the Mais Querido's organized squad is located.


In this way, the Ninho player supported the red-black team during the 90 minutes and saw Léo Pereira score the goal that qualified Flamengo for the Libertadores.


LUCAS PAQUETÁ TAKES HIS CHILDREN TO MARACA FOR THE FIRST TIME

In addition to João Gomes, Lucas Paquetá and his family were also present at Maracanã. The Ninho player and West Ham (ENG) standout took his children to visit the Sacred Temple for the first time. Thus, the little ones were able to witness Mengão winning another night in the Libertadores.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

With all eyes on the Rubro-Negro, the Flamengo squad now focuses on the next match. The Mais Querido returns to the field on Sunday (1), in a match against Fortaleza, at 6:30 pm, at Maraca. The match will be valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão and could be worth the leadership of the competition.


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Filipe Luís praises Samuel Lino after his Flamengo debut

The striker was Mengão's standout performer in the defeat to Atlético-MG and the coach sees the difference in the player compared to the rest of the squad.

Samuel Lino was Flamengo's standout performer against Atlético-MG and Filipe Luís was full of praise - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Samuel Lino was Flamengo's standout performer against Atlético-MG and Filipe Luís was full of praise - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

01 Ago 2025 | 10:28 |

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Last Thursday (31), Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG by 1-0 , at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, the match marked the promising debut of Samuel Lino , reinforcement coming from Atlético de Madrid (ESP). After the match, coach Filipe Luís praised the striker's performance and highlighted his importance to the squad.


Filipe Luís on Samuel Lino at Flamengo: "He's exactly the kind of player we needed"


"For me, there's no such thing as a guaranteed starter. No one is guaranteed a starting spot without showing performance on the field and dedication on a daily basis. But we all know Samuel's quality , the hierarchy he brings, and how decisive he is when he gets the ball. He's exactly the kind of player we needed for this position," the coach stated.


Filipe Luís also emphasized the forward's potential impact in upcoming matches: "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," he added during the post-match press conference.

HOW WAS SAMUEL LINO'S DEBUT?


Samuel Lino entered the field 13 minutes into the second half, replacing Matheus Gonçalves. He quickly became the team's standout player: he took four shots, created two clear chances, and completed three dribbles , demonstrating speed, attacking presence, and personality in his first game for the red-and-black team.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

With no time for regrets, Flamengo is already preparing for the next round of the Brazilian Championship . The team faces Ceará this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. The match is valid for the 18th round of the competition and will be broadcast live on Premiere.



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Flamengo without a defender? Léo Ortiz talks about Germany's proposal

The defender received a million-dollar offer from a German club, but assured that at the moment he is only focused on Mengão's next game.

Léo Ortiz comments on RB Leipzig's offer to hire his services - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Léo Ortiz comments on RB Leipzig's offer to hire his services - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

01 Ago 2025 | 10:11 |

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Flamengo rejected a €15 million (around R$96 million) offer made by RB Leipzig, from Germany, for defender Léo Ortiz. The move took place this Thursday (31), the day that Rubro-Negro faced Atlético-MG in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.


Flamengo's Léo Ortiz on proposal: "But my mind is completely focused on the game"


After the match at Maracanã, Ortiz spoke to the press in the mixed zone and discussed the interest from other clubs. Although pleased with the interest, the defender assured that he was focused on his current situation with Flamengo : " Of course, I'm happy when clubs of this size show interest . It shows that the work is being done well. But my mind is completely focused on the game, on the present, on what's happening day to day. With the string of matches we have, there's barely time to think about anything else," said the number 3.


The defender also emphasized that transfer matters are the responsibility of his staff, led by his sister and his agent. Léo Ortiz also reinforced his confidence in his team, but left the entire situation out of his hands.

"I'm fortunate to have a very competent team. My sister practically acts as my manager and, together with my agent, takes care of everything . Of course, when there's time, we talk and exchange ideas, but I trust them completely. They know what's best for my career," he added.


PHYSICAL SITUATION AND SEQUENCE OF GAMES

With a busy streak of games, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira have formed Flamengo's starting defensive duo. When asked about the possibility of rest, Ortiz downplayed the possibility of being rested . Without Danilo, the duo has played every match.

"Filipe always consults with us, in addition to the data coming from the physical department, physiology, and medical team. I can speak for myself and Léo: we're in very good physical shape . If there's any kind of rest, it will be the coach's decision, based on information from the committee. But personally, I'm not thinking about that at the moment," he assured.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

After the 1-0 defeat to Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), against Ceará , at Arena Castelão. The match is valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship and is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time).



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Without a break, Flamengo returns after defeat to Atlético-MG

Mengão will not have a rest after losing to Galo and has training focused on facing Ceará this Sunday (3) for the Brasileirão

Flamengo will not have a break after the defeat against Atlético-MG, aiming for the match against Ceará - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo will not have a break after the defeat against Atlético-MG, aiming for the match against Ceará - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

01 Ago 2025 | 09:42 |

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Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG , last Thursday (31), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The defeat put Rubro-Negro at a disadvantage in the knockout clash, and the answer came quickly: no rest for the squad, which returned this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu .


According to the club's schedule, the activity begins at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with coach Filipe Luís beginning the team's preparations for the next match in the Brazilian Championship . Before training, however, Flamengo will officially introduce Samuel Lino, scheduled for 2:30 p.m.


With little time until the weekend game, the squad will have just two days of training dedicated exclusively to the next round of the Brasileirão . The opponent will be Ceará, who host Flamengo on Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Castelão.


HOW WAS THE DEFEAT IN THE BRAZIL CUP?

The decisive goal at Maracanã came 20 minutes into the second half. Rossi, attempting a short ball out, passed to Léo Pereira, who kept the play close to the box despite Atlético-MG's pressure . The defender attempted a pass to Léo Ortiz, but ended up handing it to Cuello, who capitalized on the error and scored the winning goal for the visitors.


FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRAZIL CUP

With the negative result, Flamengo will need to beat Atlético-MG by at least two goals in the return game , scheduled for next Wednesday (06), at 7 pm, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. A victory by one goal takes the decision to penalties.

NEXT CHALLENGE IS FOR THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Before the decisive clash for the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (03), for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team faces Ceará, away from home, in a duel scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , with live broadcast on Premiere.



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