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Joke? Commentator puts Palmeiras squad above Flamengo in Brazil

Former player says that Alviverde is the team to beat in Brazilian football at the moment, but highlights the strength of Mengão after thrashing Fortaleza

Former player puts Palmeiras ahead of Flamengo and says that the green and white team is the team to beat - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Former player puts Palmeiras ahead of Flamengo and says that the green and white team is the team to beat - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

03 Jun 2025 | 07:51 |

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After the historic 5-0 win over Fortaleza on Sunday (1st), Flamengo dominated the sports news this Monday (2). Despite the gala performance at Maracanã, former player and presenter Neto believes that Palmeiras is still the main opponent to be beaten in Brazilian football in 2025.


It's the team to beat..."


“For me, Palmeiras is the team to beat. They are ahead of Flamengo . But this rout shows the greatness of Flamengo, which, without a doubt, is the best team in Brazil . However, the best squad is still Palmeiras ,” said Neto, on the program Os Donos da Bola.


It is worth noting that Palmeiras is not the current champion of any tournament played in the Brazilian football calendar. Mengão is the holder of the Copa do Brasil , Supercopa and Campeonato Carioca titles, while Botafogo won the Brasileirão and Libertadores . In the Paulistão , Corinthians defeated the alviverde in the final in 2025.

RED-BLACK SEASON ON THE RISE


Undefeated in classics and in great form, Filipe Luís' Flamengo piled up titles in the first half of the year . The team won the Brazilian Super Cup by beating Botafogo 3-1, in addition to having overcome Fluminense in the final of the Campeonato Carioca.

In the Libertadores, the club secured a spot in the round of 16 and will face Internacional. In the Copa do Brasil, the opponent will be Atlético-MG, Flamengo's runner-up in the last edition. In the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro leads with 24 points .

PALM TREES IN SEARCH OF REGULARITY

Palmeiras, led by Abel Ferreira, is also enjoying a good season, although it has suffered some setbacks. The team finished with the best campaign in the group stage of the Libertadores and is still in the Copa do Brasil, but lost the Paulistão final to arch-rival Corinthians. In the Brasileirão, it currently occupies fourth place.

DIRECT DUEL IN 2025

The match between Flamengo and Palmeiras has already taken place this year — and ended with a victory for the red-black team. At Allianz Parque, Filipe Luís' team won 2-0, with goals from Arrascaeta, from a penalty, and Ayrton Lucas, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship.



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Will Plata be out of action for Flamengo? Ecuador's national team announces squad

The striker is one of coach Filipe Luís's absolute starters at Mengão and could be left out during the FIFA Date due to the call-up

Plata does not appear on coach Sebastian Beccacece's squad list and remains at Flamengo on the FIFA Date - Photo: Reproduction
Plata does not appear on coach Sebastian Beccacece's squad list and remains at Flamengo on the FIFA Date - Photo: Reproduction

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The Ecuadorian National Team released this Saturday (4) the list of players called up for the next FIFA Date, but a big name was left out : Gonzalo Plata, Flamengo striker, was not called up by coach Sebastián Beccacece . As a result, the player will not participate in the friendlies against the United States and Mexico.


A starter for much of the national team's recent cycle, Plata has been included from the start in six of Ecuador's last ten games . His absence, therefore, is seen internally as a one-off rather than a permanent loss of place.


CALLED UP PLAYERS WHO PLAY IN BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL


Among the players playing in Brazil, only Alan Franco (Atlético-MG) and Félix Torres (Corinthians) appear on Beccacece's list . Therefore, coach Filipe Luís will be able to count on the striker for training during the break.

ECUADOR'S NEXT GAMES


Ecuador takes the field on Friday (10) to face the United States in Texas. Afterwards, the team travels to Zapopan, Mexico, where they face the home team on Tuesday (14). Both matches will be friendly matches.

FLAMENGO WITHOUT SQUADS ON FIFA DATE

The news was received calmly at Ninho do Urubu. So far, no Flamengo player has been called up for international commitments. Therefore, Filipe Luís will be able to count on the full squad for the classic against Botafogo , which will be played on Wednesday (15), for the Brasileirão.



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Former Flamengo player Vini Jr shines in Real Madrid's La Liga victory

A Mengão product, the striker scored two goals in the Merengues' 3-1 victory over Villarreal and helped the team sleep at the top of the tournament.

Former Flamengo player Vini Jr shines, scores two goals and is decisive in Real Madrid's victory in La Liga - Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
Former Flamengo player Vini Jr shines, scores two goals and is decisive in Real Madrid's victory in La Liga - Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

05 Out 2025 | 07:45 |

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Real Madrid recovered from their defeat in the derby against Atlético de Madrid and returned to winning ways in La Liga this Saturday (4). Playing at the Santiago Bernabéu, the merengue team beat Villarreal 3-1 , on an inspired night for Vini Jr , who scored two goals and had an emotional celebration with an “I love you” for the cameras.


Xabi Alonso's team completely dominated the match, imposing their rhythm from the start and turning home advantage into an advantage. Villarreal held out as long as they could, but ultimately succumbed to the Brazilian's talent . Mikautadze pulled one back for the visitors, and Mbappé sealed the victory.


MERENGUE DOMINANCE SINCE THE BEGINNING


Playing at home, Real Madrid demonstrated its technical superiority and controlled the attack throughout the first half . Villarreal, on the other hand, opted for a defensive posture, trying to exploit fast counterattacks.

Even so, the home side had the best chances . Tchouaméni missed a clear header from a Vini Jr. cross, and young Mastantuono also missed two good opportunities. On the other side, Oluwaseyi had Villarreal's best chance, but Courtois made a crucial save.


VINI JR.'S SHOW IN THE SECOND HALF

In the first minute of the second half, Vini Jr. demonstrated why he's one of the key players in Real Madrid's attack. The Brazilian received a pass from Éder Militão on the left, cut inside with his signature move, dribbled past Mouriño, and finished with aplomb . The ball deflected off Comesaña before ending up in the back of the net: 1-0 Real Madrid.

The goal completely destabilized Villarreal. Without a fightback, the visitors watched Real Madrid grow even more. In the 22nd minute, Rafa Marín brought down Vini Jr. in the box. The number 7 himself converted the penalty and extended the lead to 2-0 .

Despite being cornered, Villarreal still managed to pull one back in the 27th minute, with Mikautadze taking a shot from outside the box that beat Courtois. But their hope was short-lived. Four minutes later, Vini Jr. was decisive again: he was brought down by Mouriño, who received a red card , leaving the visiting team with ten men.

MBAPPÉ CLOSES THE ACCOUNT

Real Madrid continued to press. Vini Jr. nearly scored a third in the 33rd minute, but goalkeeper Tenas saved. Two minutes later, Villarreal made a mistake in their clearance, Mbappé exchanged passes with Brahim Díaz, and the shot went into the net , making it 3-1 at the Bernabéu.

With the victory, Real Madrid reaffirms its strength at home and maintains its pursuit of the top of La Liga , while Vini Jr continues to collect decisive performances and strengthen his status as the absolute protagonist of the Merengue team.



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Flamengo defines conditions for selling Allan to Atlético-MG

The steering wheel is a request from coach Jorge Sampaoli to the Galo board and can return to the club he was at before heading to Mengão

Allan is in Atlético-MG's sights for the 2026 season and Flamengo sets conditions for the deal - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Allan is in Atlético-MG's sights for the 2026 season and Flamengo sets conditions for the deal - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

04 Out 2025 | 21:00 |

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Flamengo has already outlined the criteria for negotiating midfielder Allan in the next transfer window. Despite gaining more market share under Filipe Luís, the player remains under surveillance and could leave the club in January 2026. The board, however, has no intention of facilitating his departure.


CONDITIONS FOR NEGOTIATION


The club has established that it will only accept proposals starting at R$34.4 million , an amount that represents 80% of the investment made with Atlético-MG in 2023. Furthermore, any transaction must be made with payment in cash or with bank guarantees considered safe by the board.


The measure aims to avoid financial risks in transactions with long terms or conditional clauses. Flamengo believes Allan still has a market and can generate financial returns , but demands that the negotiation be transparent and immediate.

INTEREST OF JORGE SAMPAOLI


Behind the scenes, coach Jorge Sampaoli, currently at Atlético-MG, has emerged as one of the main players interested in signing Allan again . The Argentine was responsible for requesting the midfielder's signing in 2023, when he was managing Flamengo , and now he welcomes a reunion with Galo for the 2026 season.

CURRENT STATUS OF THE STEERING WHEEL

This season, Allan has played 33 matches, without scoring or providing any assists . Still, he regained his place under Filipe Luís after a start marked by criticism from the fans. Internally, he is seen as a useful, but not indispensable, asset to the squad.

FLAMENGO MARKET AND REINFORCEMENTS

The last transfer window, which closed in September, was a busy one for Flamengo, bringing in players like Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, and Samuel Lino . The next transfer window will open in January, when Allan can officially be traded.

Until a concrete offer arrives, the midfielder remains part of the Flamengo squad and is expected to be used until the end of the season . His future, however, will depend on the clubs' interest and ability to meet Flamengo's financial demands.


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