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20 Jul 2025 | 22:33 |
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Pedro's statement at Flamengo after the winning goal against Fluminense, last Sunday (20), at Maracanã, was an outburst full of emotion. The striker addressed a turbulent week marked by leaked internal statements and an alleged sale attempt by the board, which ended up impacting his performance in training.
The trigger for the entire situation was a message sent by a member of Flamengo's board to journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira of the UOL website. In it, the director stated that he would sell Pedro for 15 million euros (approximately R$97 million), which displeased the player.
Due to the tense atmosphere and a drop in performance in training, Pedro was left out of the match against São Paulo . He only returned to the squad for the derby against Fluminense, where he came on in the second half and scored the winning goal.
In Pedro's speech at Flamengo, the player emphasized that the leak of the board's conversation affected his emotions and directly interfered with his performance.
During the week, some fans showed support for Pedro on social media, criticizing the manager's stance. At the stadium, the number 9 received a standing ovation after scoring the winning goal and dedicated the moment to his teammates and the fans. He also demanded respect and acknowledged that he needs to handle these types of situations better. In a heartfelt tone, he stated:
"Without a doubt, I'm very happy with today's victory, a significant moment for me, individually. I want to thank my teammates, the fans too. This victory will undoubtedly... It's not just me that scored, but everyone's, the whole team's. It marked a very different, very turbulent week for me. As I said off the field, this is an opportunity I have now to speak out as well; I don't want to talk about it anymore. I recognize that I had a week well below my potential. After the episode that affected me, a leak that exposed me, exposed me personally. Where there wasn't any, I think I deserve respect for everything I've done here this past year. And without a doubt, this post from a board member. It affected me emotionally, and I recognize that I made a mistake. As I said, I had a very subpar week of training, and this happened too. I'm learning that I need to take this home with me; what was leaked unfortunately ended up affecting my performance. But I believe I didn't need to expose myself the way I did. done. I think I could have handled it internally. What's done internally, I think, is also handled internally. I think it was a difficult time for me, a very difficult week for me, but one where I was able to receive the affection of my teammates there on a daily basis. The lesson I learned is that I shouldn't have let that leak get to my heart. But, like the other times, I always got back up. Every time I wear this shirt, it's an immense joy. I live here at home too, as a fan, as a player. I've always given my life for Flamengo, and with everyone who gives me the opportunity to step onto the field, I step in with great desire, great determination. And in the same way that I'm acknowledging that I had a bad week, I hope that whoever hurt me, this board member, does the same. I don't want to talk about it anymore. Today, thank God, was a response I always give on the field. Over the years, I've never come to expose anyone; I've always given my life, I've always bounced back from every difficult moment. I was here. And I believe every player goes through difficult times in their career. So, I'm happy with this goal. Thanks to everyone's affection. And thank God. The time with me, renewing my healing, renewing my joy, and none of it affected me. I got my head together, I realized I needed to improve like I did today. Thank God, things are happening, and I hope it continues that way. Every time he gives me this shirt, I'll give my best and always thank the nation for its affection ."
Mais Querido is looking for a new goalkeeper to compete with Rossi and the former Corinthians goalkeeper could be an option for the Rio de Janeiro team's board.
12 Ago 2025 | 09:44 |
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Palmeiras has made progress in talks to sign Carlos Miguel, currently on his way out of Nottingham Forest, but the deal may take longer than expected. The reason is that the leaked negotiations changed the course of the latest negotiations , causing discomfort between the parties.
The situation is gaining momentum with the possibility of other clubs entering the competition. According to information from GoalBR, Flamengo and Bahia are evaluating the signing . In the case of the Rio de Janeiro club, the board has already expressed interest and is analyzing the feasibility of submitting a formal offer.
Standing at 6'4" and a standout performer in his respective competitions, former Corinthians player Carlos Miguel has become one of the most sought-after targets on the market . His profile appeals to clubs looking to bolster their defense with security and experience.
Enjoying a strong run in the Brasileirão and advancing in the Libertadores, Flamengo is already making moves behind the scenes to strengthen its squad. The board has prioritized the arrival of a new goalkeeper , especially given the confirmed departure of Matheus Cunha. The goalkeeper signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will leave the club free of charge at the end of the season.
Despite their confidence in Rossi, Flamengo's board knows they need at least one more high-level goalkeeper on the roster. This time, the team wants to tap the transfer market to replace the Argentine , who has made some mistakes in recent games.
The defender continues to improve physically and should return to the field against Internacional in the Brasileirão, after a six-match absence.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |
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Since the victory over Fluminense on July 20, Flamengo's defense has faced a challenge in the absence of Danilo. The defender has missed six consecutive games, including the Copa do Brasil round of 16, but is showing significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return to training with the squad later this week.
Despite the progress, his participation against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the Libertadores , is ruled out. The technical committee opts for caution, aiming to avoid the risk of new injury.
The internal expectation is that Danilo will be available for the match against Colorado, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio. If the return is confirmed, the defender's presence will bring more stability to the defensive system and allow strategic rest for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, who have been playing without rest since his injury.
Without Danilo, the central defender duo has started all six recent games , amassing 540 minutes of unsubstituted play. Their teammate's return is seen as crucial to relieving the strain and offering coach Filipe Luís new options.
During the period without the defender, Flamengo faced crucial challenges. In addition to the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, which ended in elimination, the team played four Brasileirão matches, winning three and drawing one.
The sole decision of the continental tournament takes place on November 29, in Peru, repeating the stage of the 2019 final won by Flamengo over River Plate.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:05 |
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On Monday afternoon (11), Conmebol confirmed that the 2025 Copa Libertadores da América final will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on November 29. This will be the second time that the venue hosts a tournament decision, after having hosted Flamengo 's historic victory over River Plate in 2019.
The arena, which belongs to the University Club and seats approximately 80,000 spectators , was chosen by the organization after the Peruvian capital had already been confirmed as the host city in April. Brasília and Montevideo were also in the running, but were left out of the final selection.
2019: Flamengo 2 x 1 River Plate (Monumental, Lima)
2020: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Santos (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2021: Palmeiras 2 x 1 Flamengo (Centenary, Montevideo)
2022: Flamengo 1 x 0 Athletico-PR (Monumental de Guayaquil)
2023: Fluminense 2 x 1 Boca Juniors (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2024: Botafogo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG (Monumental of Núñez, Buenos Aires)
2025: Monumental de Lima
The road to the final in Peru begins this Wednesday (13), when Flamengo and Internacional face each other in the first leg of the round of 16, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. The return leg is scheduled for the 20th, at Beira-Rio. Between these two clashes for the Libertadores , the teams also face each other for the Brazilian Championship.
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