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Who is young highlight? Daniel Sales, Flamengo's new jewel in the current season by Filipe Luis

The young side graduated at the base receives opportunity and shows offensive qualities, but commits defense failures that do not erase good departure.

Daniel Sales in action in the red-black rout, highlighting offensively, but with defensive failures (Photo: Flamengo)
Daniel Sales in action in the red-black rout, highlighting offensively, but with defensive failures (Photo: Flamengo)

06 Fev 2025 | 06:20 |

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In the Portuguese rout, the most beloved no lead and had a new opportunity to test alternatives on the side. The young Daniel Sales, which went through the training process under the guidance of Filipe Luís, was chosen for the position and had an performance of ups and downs. Attack, Sales showed good presence and quality by supporting offensive plays, contributing to the team's game volume. However, defensively, it presented difficulties that compromised the sector at times. Early in the match, he allowed Romarinho to pass freely and generate a dangerous opportunity for the Portuguese-RJ. In the second half, trying to protect the ball near the bottom line, lost the dispute to MV, which almost resulted in the opponent draw. 197, 0, 24); "> Flamengo dominates and thrash without difficulties



despite defensive lapses , o Crf had no problem for ensure a convincing victory. The team opened the scoring with Juninho, who took the opportunity to honor Varela. In the second stage, the red-black attack unleashed, with Luiz Araújo, Arrascaeta, Matheus Gonçalves and Wallace Yan shaking the nets and consolidating the positive result in Uberlândia. : 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24); "> Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo were the main highlights of the match, with decisive performances and directly contributing to the construction of the elastic score. The team demonstrated technical superiority and offensive volume, ensuring another significant victory in the season. With the lack of options on the side, Daniel Sales can continue to receive chances to evolve in the professional.


The experience gained throughout the training with the main team will be critical to its development. The young man has demonstrated offensive potential, but will need to improve his position and decision -making in the defensive sector to establish himself as a viable alternative to the cast. The technical committee must continue to observe the side and adjusting details so that it can consolidate and contribute more consistently in the next challenges of Mengão .



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Will Arrascaeta renew his contract with Flamengo? The Uruguayan addresses the issue at a press conference.

Discussions about a new contract between the number 10 and Mengão came to light at the beginning of the year, but the idea was left aside by the club.

Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Friday afternoon (15), Arrascaeta gave a press conference and avoided commenting on a possible contract renewal with the club.


Arrascaeta on renewing his contract with Flamengo: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it"


When asked about the matter, the number 10 replied: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it." The Uruguayan's contract with the club runs until December 2026, and Flamengo only intends to begin negotiations to renew his contract in early 2026. Starting in June of next year, Arrascaeta will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club for free if he doesn't reach an agreement to stay.


ARRASCAETA'S HIGHLIGHTS AT FLAMENGO

Since joining Flamengo in 2019, Arrascaeta has established himself as a key player . Initially wearing the number 14 jersey, he took on the number 10 after Gabigol's departure. To date, he has scored 87 goals and provided 98 assists in 328 matches, directly contributing to 185 goals for the club.


In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan is the team's top scorer, with 14 goals and nine assists in 38 games, adding 23 direct participations in goals so far , which made coach Filipe Luís treat the Uruguayan as the 'best player in Brazil' in a recent press conference.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view . Mengão is the leader of the Championship with 40 points, three more than Cruzeiro and one game less than the Minas Gerais team.



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Flamengo announces list of players to face Internacional with returns

Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship

Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:36 |

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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.


CHECK THE LIST
  • Goalkeepers: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha
  • Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
  • Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira,
  • Midfielders: Allan, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho,
  • Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Saúl, Victor Hugo
  • Attackers: Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan.
SURPRISES


Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .


SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION

Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.


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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão

Mengão travels this Saturday afternoon (16) to Porto Alegre where they face Colorado in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio

Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |

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Flamengo is approaching the duel against Internacional , this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday's activity (16) will be decisive, when coach Filipe Luís must define Mengão's starting team .


The final training session takes place at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. The coach is expected to field a full-strength squad for the match. The likely lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan and Jorginho; Plata, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta , and Pedro.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro , who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a win, Mengão will maintain its position as the sole leader of the competition.

SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION


Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.

REHEARSAL FOR WEDNESDAY?

This will be the second of three consecutive matches between Flamengo and Internacional . Mengão won the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 1-0 at Maracanã last Wednesday, and the return leg will take place at Beira-Rio on the 20th, with Internacional needing only a draw to secure qualification.


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