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14 Jul 2024 | 12:49 |
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Although everything seems to be on track, Zenit president, Alexander Medvedev, denied rumors about the possible transfer of midfielder Claudinho to Flamengo. In recent days, conversations between the clubs had advanced and a purchase price was also stipulated, but the soap opera continues.
In an interview with “Championat”, Medvedev stated: “Claudinho is not going anywhere”. The midfielder is an important player in the Zenit team. Last season, he participated in 42 matches, scored five goals and provided nine assists.
When it comes to titles, Claudinho added another one to his shelf yesterday (13): he was champion of Russia three times, three One-time champion of the Russian Super Cup and won the Russian Cup once. For the Brazilian team, the midfielder was the 2021 Olympic champion.
Flamengo's offer for the player is 18 million euros, according to journalist Venê Casagrande, from SBT Rio, the agreement between Rubro- Negro and Zenit are already closed, although the club president is still reluctant. Furthermore, coach Tite maintains constant contact with the athlete, who smiled when asked about Flamengo after his last match.
Zenit is close to announcing a possible replacement for Claudinho
While Medvedev denies it, Zenit moves to hire what tends to be Claudinho's replacement. Even without the deal being confirmed, the Russian club is very close to announcing Serbian Ivan Ilic, from Torino-ITA.
Despite not having the same characteristics, both play in the same area of the field. The Brazilian, however, is a little more offensive. The subject was even addressed by Arshavin, director of Zenit, who demonstrated that he was not too worried about possible departures.
“If two people leave, it will be much more difficult than if two leave. Zenit already faced a similar situation last year. Kuzyaev and Malcom left and problems arose. What's different about this pre-season compared to last year is that I think the replacements for these players are already in place in case they leave,” said the former player.
Galo plays with the advantage of a draw after winning at Maracanã, while Mais Querido needs to reverse the score and has important absences
05 Ago 2025 | 19:45 |
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Atlético-MG and Flamengo face off this Wednesday (6) in a decisive duel for the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The match takes place at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , and will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.
In the first leg, played at Maracanã, the Minas Gerais team won 1-0 and now has the advantage of a draw to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro , coached by Filipe Luís, needs a simple one-goal victory to take the final to penalties. A win by two or more goals will advance directly to the next stage of the tournament.
Atlético is in good form. Cuca's team has won its last two matches. First, it beat Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16, despite playing away from home. Last weekend, in a Brazilian Championship match, the Minas Gerais team dominated Red Bull Bragantino and emerged with a 2-1 victory.
On the red-and-black side, coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with important absences. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo are not on the roster due to workload constraints, a result of the season's backlog of matches. Flamengo 's mission will be to win with authority away from home to maintain its chance of winning another Copa do Brasil title. The club has won the title in 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024.
📅 Date and time: Wednesday, August 6th, at 7pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: MRV Arena, Belo Horizonte (MG)
📺 Live broadcast: Sportv and Premiere
🟨 Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)
🚩 Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS)
🖥️ VAR: Wagner Reway (SC)
Atlético-MG (Coach: Cuca) Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello.
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis) Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
The Brazilian national team striker's name was speculated on Mais Querido, but transfer fees and salary make the deal unfeasible.
05 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |
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Given Flamengo's recent difficulties in signing a new number 9, a speculated name has resurfaced among fans: Gabriel Jesus . The Brazilian national team striker, currently at Arsenal in England, has reportedly been placed on the London club's transfer list for the next transfer window.
The asking price is around £30 million (approximately R$191 million at the current exchange rate) . The push for attacking reinforcements gained momentum after rejections from players like Lucas Beltrán and Mehdi Taremi, who opted to remain in European football.
Despite being one of the most mentioned names by fans on social media and specialized forums, Gabriel Jesus' arrival in Brazilian football is considered extremely unlikely at this time. Arsenal's proposed fee is far above the financial reality of South American football, even for a club with significant investment power like Flamengo .
In addition to the high transfer fee required, the player's current salary—comparable to Premier League standards—would pose an even greater challenge. The English club, seeking to balance its finances and make room for reinforcements in other positions, sees the Brazilian striker as one of its main bargaining chips in the next window.
Flamengo 's board continues to monitor the market for a center forward who fits the profile desired by Filipe Luís's coaching staff. After frustrations in negotiations with players who opted to remain on the Old Continent, the club is seeking viable alternatives that can strengthen the squad without compromising its financial planning.
Mengão faces Galo away from home in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with important absences in the squad; Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino are confirmed in the list
05 Ago 2025 | 17:59 |
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Flamengo released, on Tuesday afternoon (05), the list of players called up for the duel against Atlético-MG , which takes place this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Betano do Brasil. After the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the team led by Filipe Luís needs to reverse the score in Belo Horizonte to stay alive in the competition.
Flamengo 's squad will have five confirmed absences due to medical and physical reasons. They are: Danilo (thigh injury), Erick Pulgar (foot surgery), De La Cruz (rehabilitating), Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo ( both undergoing workload management). On the other hand, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino, who had left the field with complaints in the last round of the Brasileirão , are among those listed.
Among the most significant absences are forwards Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo. Both were rested due to fatigue accumulated during the season's string of matches. The club opted to implement load control as a preventative measure to avoid injuries.
Defender Danilo is also recovering from a right hamstring injury . A new scan on Tuesday showed improvement, and the athlete began light field activities with physiotherapists.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha, Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, João Victor, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira
Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
Midfielders: Allan, Arrascaeta, Jorginho, Matheus Gonçalves, Saúl Ñíguez
Forwards: Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan
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