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Former Corinthians player retires with a revelation: “I missed playing for Flamengo”
18 Set 2025 | 13:45
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On the rise in Flamengo, right-back Wesley received strong support for the final of the Copa do Brasil, this Sunday, against Atlético-MG at Arena MRV. Leandro, considered the greatest full-back in the club's history, declared himself a "fan" of the 21-year-old and revealed that he always believed in the athlete's talent, even during difficult periods .
“Hey, Wesley, how are you? This is Leandro. I'm making this video here, even though we don't know each other in person, but we will definitely get to know each other. You can be sure that hereyou have a big supporter of yours, a fan of yours. I always looked out for you, I always followed you andI always believed in you”, stated the eternal shirt 2.
Leandro, historic idol of Flamengo at 65 years old, highlighted on several occasions the importance of Wesley keeping "head" and "focus" in this decision. He expressed pride in the growth of the young man, who has been gaining space in the team.
“I'm seeing your evolution every day. Congratulations, stay focused. Aim, head, man! Follow your goals with a lot of determination and daily work. You will evolve more and more, man. It will definitely be so successful. I’m rooting for you in this final, send a hug and my positive energies to all your teammates”, declared ‘Peixe Frito’.
To people close to him, Wesley said he was moved and proud by the encouraging video he received from Leandro this Saturday afternoon.
“Good luck to everyone this Sunday, may we bring that mug once again. Rubro-Negra greetings to everyone. Oh, focus, thanks? He will definitely be a champion, God willing!”, concluded the Flamengo idol.
With a trajectory marked by 414 games and achievements such as the Mundial Interclubes, Libertadores, four Brazilians and five Cariocas b>, Leandro did not fail to use the first person when wishing Wesley luck, trusting in Flamengo.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
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Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season. Internally, there's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
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Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
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