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Peñarol joined other teams that withdrew from participating in the competition
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Flamengo and Peñarol (URU) will face each other in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores da América, on the 19th and 26th of September. Before this decisive clash, Diego Aguirre's team chose not to participate in another competition: the Uruguay Cup.
The third edition of the Uruguay Cup is underway, and so far, only teams from the Organization Football Interior (OFI) played the games. With the inclusion of clubs from the First Division of the Uruguayan Championship in the round of 16, a draw was held.
However, Peñarol, together with Cerro Largo, Cerro, Danubio, Wanderers, Defensor Sporting and Progreso, sent a letter to the competition's Executive Board informing them that they would not participate in the competition "under these conditions". They claimed that the change in the format of this year's competition was "anti-regulatory".
Some reasons cited by clubs for refusing to participate in the Uruguayan Cup:Lack of transparency ;
Deficiency in economic and financial management;
Renewal of television rights;
Disrespect for formal procedures.
Peñarol's opponent in Uruguay CupPeñarol would face Piriápolis (URU) this Wednesday (11), but with the refusal to participate, the team will be defeated by WO, losing 3-0. Other teams, such as Danubio and Cerro were also disqualified from the competition, and the others are awaiting decisions.
LibertadoresFor Libertadores, Flamengo and Peñarol compete for a place in the semifinals. The first game will be on September 19th, at 7pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, and the return game will take place on September 26th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Uruguay, also at 7pm (Brasília time).
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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Bruno Spindel, made a point of sending a clear and firm message to the European team
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Recently, Flamengo was in advanced talks with Atalanta, from Italy, for the possible transfer of the right-back Wesley. However, in the final moments of negotiations, the Italian club chose to withdraw from the agreement, surprising the red and black board. In response to Atalanta's decision, Flamengo's football director, Bruno Spindel, made a point of sending a clear and firm message to the European team.
During the CBF draw, Spindel did not mince words when expressing the Flamengo's position in the situation. "Flamengo is not an amateur club. No Flamengo player will leave without a signed contract. We are a big Brazilian club, with international standards. If they think we are joking, they are mistaken. No Flamengo player leaves without an approved and signed contract by all parties", declared the manager, demonstrating the seriousness with which Flamengo treats its transactions.
In addition to regretting Atalanta's withdrawal, Spindel highlighted the confidence that Flamengobanks on Wesley, highlighting his promising future at the club and in the Brazilian team. "We really believe in Wesley's potential. He has helped us and will continue to help us. We believe that in the future he will be part of the Brazilian team and will contribute a lot to Flamengo", he stated.
REASONS FOR WITHDRAWAL AND CONTRACT RENEWAL
The director also explained that Flamengo was informally informed by Atalanta about the withdrawal from hiring Wesley, mentioning a possible disagreement in regarding the final date for signing the contract. "On Tuesday morning, Flamengo agreed to the date of the 23rd, as requested. However, in the afternoon, we were informed of the withdrawal. We believe that perhaps they have found another player who interests them more than Wesley."
After the unexpected outcome, Flamengo renewed Wesley's contract until the end of 2028. The 20-year-old full-back's termination fine was raised to 200 million euros (around R$1.1 billion), reinforcing the player's importance to the club's future even more.
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