
Soccer
02 Out 2025 | 13:14 |
Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast exclusively on SporTV (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view), without being shown on open TV.
Coach Filipe Luís will have one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar is recovering from surgery on his right foot and was not included in the match. Additionally, four players are suspended: Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Allan, and Arrascaeta. If they receive a yellow card against Cruzeiro, they will miss the matchday 27 match against Bahia.
Flamengo leads the competition with 54 points, closely followed by Palmeiras with 52. Cruzeiro is in third place with 50 points. The result of the match won't knock the Red-Blacks off the top of the table , but it could widen or narrow their lead at the top. Therefore, the match is being viewed as a true "six-point" match.
Maracanã will once again be at full capacity. All tickets have been sold, and the Nação Rubro-Negra (Red and Black Nation) is promising a huge party in the stands. Sales began on September 2nd, initially for members , with priority access and exclusive discounts. Later, on September 18th, sales opened to the general public.
Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira (Danilo) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saul and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Cruzeiro: Cassio; William, Villalba, Fabrício Bruno and Caíque; Cristian, Lucas Romero and Lucas Silva; Wanderson, Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge.
In addition to the duel with Cruzeiro, the stadium will be the stage for a major social action by Mengão, which will include mammogram exams and haircuts.
02 Out 2025 | 15:00 |
Maracanã will host a decisive match in the Brasileirão and, at the same time, an important social cause. This Thursday (2), when Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other in the 26th round, the stadium will host a series of actions aimed at Pink October, the month of awareness about breast and cervical cancer prevention . The initiatives range from free services and donations to the personalization of the stadium and the red-black uniform.
Before the match, cancer patients will enter the field alongside healthcare professionals, carrying a banner supporting the campaign . Participants will also take a lap of honor around the pitch, which was recorded by Flamengo TV .
The stadium's lighting will be one of the highlights of the evening: the Maracanã will be lit pink in allusion to the movement . During halftime, patient testimonies will be shown on the screens, accompanied by an interview with a medical specialist.
Flamengo will also take to the field wearing uniforms adapted for the campaign. The jersey will feature custom logos with the pink ribbon , and the captain's armband, likely worn by Arrascaeta, will feature the message: "Health Nation."
In the Lower North sector, fans can donate locks of hair, 20 cm or longer, which will be used to make wigs for cancer patients. Additionally, a truck from the Laço Rosa Foundation, in partnership with Betano , will be at gate 9 offering free mammograms. The exam is intended for women over 40 registered on the website mamografiasalva.com.br, but younger patients are also eligible.
Flamengo is monitoring Milan's interest in the experienced Danilo, who remains in coach Filipe Luís's plans for the defense.
02 Out 2025 | 14:54 |
Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), for the Brazilian Championship, and is closely monitoring the transfer market. Defender Danilo, 34, has sparked interest from Milan for the next European window, according to information from Bolavip Brasil.
The potential deal with the Italian club comes at the request of coach Massimiliano Allegri , who worked with Danilo at Juventus. However, there are currently no concrete negotiations. Flamengo would only consider releasing the player if he himself expressed a desire to leave the club.
A native of Bicas, Minas Gerais, Danilo arrived at Flamengo after 14 years abroad , having played for clubs such as América Mineiro and Santos before returning to Brazil. He currently plays as a defender, although he is originally a full-back. For Flamengo, he has played 22 matches, scoring three goals and providing one assist, contributing decisively to the defense led by Filipe Luís.
Despite European interest, the defender remains in coach Filipe Luís's plans and is an important member of the team. Any negotiations will depend on mutual interest and alignment between the player and management.
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Cruzeiro in a direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be for the 26th round of the competition and promises a full house at the stadium.
The player is on Galo's radar for the 2026 season and could reinforce Jorge Sampaoli's attack, even with a current contract at Mengão.
02 Out 2025 | 13:33 |
Atlético-MG is already working behind the scenes with a focus on the 2026 season and has begun mapping out opportunities in the transfer market. Among the names under consideration, Flamengo's Everton Cebolinha appears to be a top target . Coach Jorge Sampaoli is enthusiastic about the signing and considers the striker ideal for strengthening the attack.
Everton Cebolinha's contract with Flamengo runs until June 2026, but he's going through a period of uncertainty at Gávea. The player lost ground in Filipe Luís's squad during the season , fueling speculation about a possible departure. Despite this, the Flamengo board still considers him an important player and is unlikely to facilitate a possible release.
Atlético-MG's desire to sign Cebolinha is real, but negotiations aren't likely to be straightforward. Since the striker's contract runs until the end of 2026, Flamengo is only likely to release him upon significant financial compensation. One option being considered would be a loan with salary-sharing or, as a last resort, waiting for the contract to expire and moving forward without transfer fees.
According to information from journalist Lucas Tanaka, Sampaoli has already presented CIGA (Galo Information Center) with a list of desired reinforcements for 2026. The Argentine coach's priority is the offensive sector, and the arrival of key players is considered fundamental to making the squad more competitive next season.
In addition to Atlético-MG, Everton Cebolinha has also been linked to Grêmio, the club that revealed him . However, the club's financial situation makes negotiations difficult. Santos, on the other hand, has expressed interest in forming a strike partnership with Neymar if they can secure the star's stay until 2026. Despite the inquiries, Grêmio appears to be the club most willing to invest in the signing.