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17 Set 2024 | 10:41 |
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Rio de Janeiro's security forces are on alert for Libertadores week, following fights between Flamengo and Vasco fans last weekend. Three matches are scheduled for the city between Wednesday (18) and Thursday (19), involving five Brazilian teams and Peñarol, who will face Flamengo at Maracanã in a highly rivalry duel. This game will have the largest police force.
On Wednesday, the games will start with Fluminense x Atlético-MG, at 7pm, at Maracanã, followed by Botafogo x São Paulo at Engenhão, at 9:30pm. It is rare to see two Rio teams playing against Brazilian teams on the same day. The following day, Thursday (19), Flamengo will face Peñarol at Maracanã at 7pm.
A contingent of more than 2,000 security agents was defined for the three games, in addition to 900 company professionals companies that will operate inside the stadiums. The information comes from journalist Rafael Oliveira, from O Globo.
The Flamengo x Peñarol game will feature the largest number of personnel, with 750 police officers from the Special Stadium Policing Battalion (Bepe) and 90 from the 6th Police Battalion Military (BPM), responsible for the area. This contingent of 840 agents is larger than that designated for Sunday's classic, which had 766 police officers.
Policing for Fluminense x Atlético-MG will be 670 agents, and for Botafogo x São Paulo, 470 . possible clashes between Flamengo and Peñarol fans in the coming days. In 2019, Uruguayan fans attacked red and black fans on Copacabana beach and caused the death of Roberto Vieira de Almeida, who was hospitalized for more than 10 months being treated for his injuries.
In 2021, during the final of Libertadores in Montevideo, a Peñarol fan was arrested for shooting at two Flamengo fans, injuring one of them.
This Monday (16), the Military Police met with members of the Uruguayan Consulate and the board of directors do Peñarol to discuss the security scheme. The Federal Highway Police will be responsible for escorting Uruguayan fans upon arrival in the state.
Communication from Peñarol organizers to fans
Barra Amsterdam, the main organizer of Peñarol, issued a statement on social media for fans who will go to the game against Flamengo. The main warning is for everyone to stay together and be aware of where they are going, emphasizing that tourism and tours should be left for another time.
“Ahead of Thursday's game, we ask everyone to fans who attend the meeting point stipulated by the club. This is for your safety, going into the field alone is very risky. It is important that you know that this is a Libertadores game. It's not going on vacation to the beach. Tourism and tours are for other times. The bar, as it has always done, will be in charge of looking after all the fans. The way they can help us is by all being together. Take the necessary precautions. Be smart and know where you are going”, wrote the club.
The midfielder who won the U-20 World Cup twice for Mengão was linked to other negotiations, but the Arab club won the dispute
27 Ago 2025 | 12:06 |
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Flamengo has completed the sale of Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia for €8 million (R$50 million). The midfielder had been playing for the U-20 team after losing his place under coach Filipe Luís and was a starter in the category's Intercontinental Cup win.
This wasn't the first offer Flamengo had received for the player, but it was the most advantageous . Before Al-Ahli, Cruzeiro and CSKA Moscow (Russia) had shown interest and made official offers for the player.
The Minas Gerais team even reached a deal directly with president Bap, offering €3.5 million (R$22 million) for 50% of the rights . However, the Rubro-Negro backed down. Shortly after, CSKA presented a €7 million (R$44 million) offer, which was also rejected.
Matheus Gonçalves was on the list of players released for trading this summer. The midfielder started 2025 in the senior squad , but failed to overcome stiff competition in the attacking department and had few opportunities. In the senior team, he played 15 games and scored two goals. Faced with a lack of playing time, he himself requested a return to the U-20s, where he managed to make a run of appearances.
With the negotiation, the expectation is that Matheus Gonçalves will not be on Flamengo's list of players for the duel against Grêmio in the Brasileirão . Mengão receives Tricolor at Maracanã this Sunday (31) at 4 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Grêmio coach repeats a similar speech to Hernán Crespo's about Mengão, but believes in his chances of winning the match
27 Ago 2025 | 11:20 |
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Flamengo opened this Wednesday (27) the preparation for the duel against Grêmio , scheduled for Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match pits teams in opposite situations against each other: Rubro-Negro leads the competition, while the Gauchos are at the bottom of the table .
Mano Menezes on the match: "It's harder to play against Flamengo at Maracanã"
Coach Mano Menezes, leading the Tricolor team, commented on the challenge and highlighted the financial disparity between the clubs . He believes the situation is natural and similar to what happens in other parts of the world.
"I see it as natural. This has been happening all over the world for many years. The Europeans are far ahead of the others. The two largest in Spain are always far ahead , as are those in England, which invest billions. We need to fight with other weapons," he said.
Despite the difference in investment and the historical difficulty of facing Flamengo at Maracanã, Mano Menezes emphasized his confidence in his squad's ability: "All of Brazil knows it's harder to play against Flamengo at Maracanã, and Rio Grande do Sul knows that too. We'll work the same way we do against any opponent . They're one of the best teams and squads in Brazil, but we're capable of facing them," he added.
With 46 points from 20 games, Flamengo leads the Brasileirão, four points ahead of second place. Filipe Luís's team also boasts the best attack and the tightest defense in the competition . Grêmio, on the other hand, has 24 points and sits in 14th place.
The coach's work is very pleasing to the board internally and the decision is to extend the contract until at least next season.
27 Ago 2025 | 10:45 |
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After agreeing to a contract renewal with right-back Varela, Flamengo is now focusing its efforts on Filipe Luís . The board has already presented a proposal to the coach , and according to ge, both the club and the coach are interested in continuing the contract.
Filipe Luís's current contract expires in December 2025 , and the plan is to extend his stay for another season. However, talks are expected to progress only after the end of the current campaign. A contract is expected to run until the end of 2027, but that's not the initial plan.
Filipe Luís took over the team in September 2024, after Tite's departure, and quickly won titles . Under his leadership, Flamengo won the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG, the Campeonato Carioca against Fluminense, and the Supercopa do Brasil against Botafogo. The team is also leading the Brasileirão and is already in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
Despite his successes, the coach also suffered disappointments: elimination to Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup and defeat to Atlético-MG on penalties in the 2025 Copa do Brasil. Even so, the record is positive: since taking over, Filipe Luís has only suffered six defeats in charge of Flamengo .
While they are still discussing the new contract, Filipe Luís is preparing the Flamengo team for the team's next challenge in the Brasileirão. Mengão hosts Grêmio at Maracanã this Sunday (25) . The match is scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
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