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WHERE IS JORGE SAMPAOLI? FORMER FLAMENGO COACH CONTINUES WITHOUT A TEAM, BUT WITH HOPE

The coach is still living in Rio de Janeiro, without a signed contract with any team, but takes advantage of his time to study

24 Jan 2024 | 11:20 |

Jorge Sampaoli left Flamengo in September 2023. The Argentine coach has, since then, been without a team to work with, having left behind a not-so-good performance at Mais Querido. He continues to live in Rio de Janeiro and has not stopped studying and analyzing world football, in the hope that he will find a next job.

In an interview with the newspaper L'Equipe, Sampaoli explained how he spends his free time: “I analyze three games a day, on average, and I also try to watch the games live. I focus on teams that exude true collective value without necessarily having big names, like Brighton (ING) or Girona (ITA).”

“I want to fight for players to enjoy this game, to develop them, to Don't be limited in your creativity, don't suffer from the context, don't let yourself be overwhelmed”, began the coach, who is also of the opinion that football has become something he doesn't like so much.

“You have to find pleasure, happiness for the player beyond the pressure, and accept mistakes too. If you never want to make a mistake, you don't take risks and therefore you don't feel pleasure”, he added.

It is worth remembering that Sampaoli left the team with a 60.7% success rate, after playing 39 games, losing eight, drawing in 11 and winning 20. Drawing a comparison, the coach who had a The best performance ahead of Mais Querido in 2023 was Tite. He was with the team in 12 games, winning seven, one draw and having four defeats. Utilization was 60.8%. Vítor Pereira managed to do worse than Sampaoli, with a 57% success rate.

SAMPAOLI IN SAUDI ARABIA?

Jorge Sampaoli could be close to taking over an Arab club. This is because, according to journalist Venê Casagrande, Al Shabab is interested in signing the Argentine.

Since leaving Fla, Sampaoli has already been speculated about at Boca Juniors and the Peruvian national team, but remains without taking over. a team. The coach did not have a good time at Flamengo, but, even so, he receives interest from clubs.

If he accepts Al Shabab's proposal, Sampaoli will work for the first time in the Middle East. It is worth noting that the Arab league has been growing and signing players to increase the level of the tournament.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

WHERE IS JORGE SAMPAOLI? FORMER FLAMENGO COACH CONTINUES WITHOUT A TEAM, BUT WITH HOPE