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Lucky! Flamengo decides one of the places in the final of the Copa do Brasil against Corinthians away from home
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The coach arrived at the club in October last year and has already changed many things in the club's day-to-day life, which has improved the atmosphere and, consequently, the mood and performance.
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The year 2024, unlike 2023, started off on the right foot. The main team won two games (against Audax-RJ and Philadelphia Union), while the base Crias took over the Campeonato Carioca, drawing against Nova Iguaçu, so that their teammates had the opportunity to train in the United States . The atmosphere has clearly changed, and Tite is one of the big reasons for this.
According to the UOL portal, since the coach's arrival, still in October last year, things inside Ninho do Urubu have been very different. They're lighter. point out sources linked to the vehicle. And that was exactly the objective of the red and black board when they contacted him after the amount of confusion that surrounded the club during the command of Jorge Sampaoli, his predecessor.
The coach arrived at Ninho with the clear objective of regaining general confidence with an eye on 2024. Confidence on the field, which is essential after so many defeats, in different competitions, throughout 2023, and confidence in administration.
One of the biggest criticisms directed at Sampaoli was his separation from the rest of the club. He often had a distant position, even in situations that called for his direct intervention, as was the case with the aggression against Pedro by his physical trainer. Tite, on the other hand, seeks to integrate several departments on a daily basis.
Internally, human relations are one of the highlights. He, for example, always makes a point of talking to everyone on the team before starting any training, trying to be as close as possible to working together. Another practice related to this is the fact that he implemented periodic meetings with everyone involved in the Ninho (players and staff).
If last year there was little time to implement the philosophy, this time the coach wants to do the job more thoroughly, taking advantage of the fact that he already knows the entire squad. With names like Sampaoli and Vítor Pereira, the lack of clarity was criticized. This trip to the United States is a way in which the club has been trying to strengthen ties.
"It's been a very good start. Tite and his committee manage to get everyone into the concept he wants, the way he wants to play. It makes it a lot easier on the field and everyone is very happy and hopeful with this start. I hope we can give back on the field and achieve great things", said Pedro.
Alvinegro tries to reach an agreement to guarantee the presence of the goalkeeper in decisive clashes
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Corinthians will have goalkeeper Hugo Souza in the two clashes against Flamengo in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The draw, held this Friday at the CBF headquarters, determined that the São Paulo club will play the second match at home, at the Neo Química Arena. The semi-finals are scheduled for the 2nd and 16th of October.
Hugo Souza's contract, which belongs to Mais Querido, provides that Corinthians can acquire 50% of the goalkeeper's economic rights from next month . For the loan until the end of the year, the São Paulo club has already disbursed 200 thousand euros (approximately R$ 1.19 million). Now, to keep Hugo Souza permanently, it will be necessary to pay 800 thousand euros (R$ 4.7 million).
In the Brasileirão match , played at the beginning of September, Corinthians had to pay R$500,000 so that Hugo Souza could play against Flamengo, a clause included in the goalkeeper's contract. However, Timão is now seeking to avoid further payments of this fine, which, if repeated in the two semi-final games, would total R$1 million.
Fabinho Soldado, football executive at Corinthians, explained that the club is working to guarantee Hugo's presence without the need for further disbursements. “We already made a payment in the first game of the Brazilian Championship, and the idea is to continue counting on Hugo. We have confidence in all our goalkeepers, but he arrived and established himself as a starter, so we hope he will be available for the two semi-final games”, said the manager.
Hugo Souza, who arrived at Alvinegro at the beginning of this year, played a decisive role in Timão's 2-1 victory over Mengão in the Brasileirão, in September. Although he did not avoid the penalty goal scored by Pedro, the goalkeeper stood out with important saves that guaranteed Corinthians' triumph against his former club.
Now, with the decisive games for the Copa do Brasil approaching, Corinthians is moving behind the scenes to ensure that Hugo Souza is available and continues to play a fundamental role in the squad.
The 31-year-old midfielder reveals that he is a Mengão fan and dreams of a possible debut in Brazilian football
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Rafinha Alcântara, currently without a club since ending his contract with Al-Arabi, from Qatar, in July, made it clear that he has a great connection with Flamengo, even though he has never played in Brazilian football. In an interview with the program Que Partidazo, in 2019, the midfielder, who built his career internationally, revealed that he was a long-time fan of Mais Querido.
During the interview, the 31-year-old player, son of four-time champion Mazinho, recalled his career in European football, where he played for big clubs, such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. But what caught the attention of Mengão fans was his confession that he dreams of one day wearing the CRF shirt.
“I do think about playing for Flamengo. Everyone knows that I'm a big fan and supporter of the club. I followed and was very happy with the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. It’s a dream to wear the Flamengo shirt”, said Rafinha Alcântara, generating euphoria among the red and black fans.
After his public statement, Flamengo's board of directors even investigated the situation of the player, who at the time was still linked to European football and had no intention of returning to Brazil. Now, without a club and free on the market, Rafinha can arrive at the Rio club without transfer costs, but Mengão's directors do not seem to have the athlete as a priority at the moment.
Still, there is speculation that Rafinha Alcântara could be made official at Gávea for the 2025 season, depending on changes in the squad and technical committee, which is currently led by Tite.
Rafinha Alcântara began his career in Barcelona's youth teams, where he played until being promoted to the professional squad. Over the years, he has spent time at clubs such as Celta de Vigo, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside Neymar. His last club was Al-Arabi, in Qatar, where he played 40 matches, scored nine goals and provided 10 assists.
The coach left the club after failing to implement his game
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Jorge Sampaoli, Argentine coach who recently left Flamengo, has made it clear that his career plans remain focused away from Brazil. Despite inquiries from Brazilian clubs, he does not intend to return to the country for now. The coach, who has a striking and often controversial style, has received proposals from other parts of the world, but maintains his focus on another objective: Europe.
Since leaving Flamengo, Sampaoli has been the target of consultations by clubs in Brazil, who sought to bring the coach into future projects. However, the Argentine rejected all these approaches. In addition to the Brazilian market, he also turned down major offers from Monterrey, one of the main clubs in Mexico, and the Ecuador national team.
These invitations could have been a good opportunity to Sampaolireturn to the international scene, especially in the case of a national team, which normally offers stability and visibility. However, the Argentine appears to be more interested in following another route. He has his sights set on European football, where he hopes to find the kind of challenge that really motivates him at this point in his career.
Sampaoli has made it clear that his biggest goal is to return to work in European football. The coach has already spent time on the old continent, such as at Sevilla, and sees Europe as the ideal setting for the next phase of his career. He believes that European football offers a more competitive environment and in line with his gaming philosophy.
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