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07 Out 2024 | 15:58 |
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Eduardo Paes confirmed his favoritism and was re-elected mayorof Rio de Janeiro with a victory in the first round with 60% of the votes. On the way to the election, one of the politician's main campaign platforms was to strengthen relations with the boards of the four main clubs in the city.
With " pendants" for grandiose projects, he has helped Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama and also some smaller associations, such as Portuguesa and Campo Grande.
Paved the way for the renovation of São Januário
The first club to benefit from Eduardo Paes b> it was Vasco da Gama, his favorite team and of which he is a fanatical fan. The mayor approved the construction potential of São Januário, an instrument that will generate resources for Cruzmaltino to enable the renovation and modernization of the stadium for almost 50 thousand people. The proposal has already been endorsed by the City Council and the idea is to start work at the beginning of 2025.
Expropriated land for Flamengo
Subsequently, Paes played a fundamental role in making Flamengo's dream stadium viable. Themayor expropriated the land of the Gasometer, which belongs to Caixa Econômica Federal, and which is located in the central region of Rio.
Rubro-Negro acquired the site at an auction in July. At the time, the club sold for around R$138 million, an amount that was initially contested by Caixa. After going back and forth in court, the parties reached an agreement. The truce was made at the Federal Public Administration Mediation and Conciliation Chamber (CCAF).
Transferred concession from Nilton Santos
In August, Paes reached an agreement with Botafogo and signed the exchange of concession for Nilton Santos. The administration of the stadium passed from the social club to the SAF. The claim was a claim from John Textor, owner of Sociedade Anônima alvinegra.
There are also conversations about the possibility of removing the Nilton Santos athletics track. Botafogo's idea is to bring the stands closer to the field. The mayor, in turn, says, in return, that the track needs to be relocated to another space, as it is the only one in Olympic conditions in the city. Two possibilities are being studied: transferring it to the Olympic Park or building a new arena for the sport.
O < b>mayor also negotiates the transfer of land for the construction of a new Botafogo CT. The current one, in Vargem Pequena, in the West Zone (RJ), is rented. There is, however, an imbroglio so far on this matter. The mayor claims that he can only give land to the social club, and not to the SAF, as Textor wishes.
Constructive potential for Fluminense
Eduardo Paes also has conversations with Fluminense. The idea is to grant constructive potential to the Laranjeiras headquarters, along the lines of what was done with Vasco. Tricolor still does not have a defined project if this happens. There is, however, a possibility that the stadium will be renovated to host small games.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
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