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Saúl celebrates his good form at Flamengo and praises his midfield teammate: "Great level"
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Mário Jorge, a name that became important in Flamengo's youth categories over seven years of dedication to the club, spoke exclusively with the Coluna do Fla team. In this conversation, Mário Jorge shared with us his football journey, highlighted his main characteristic as a coach and revealed one of his inspirations in the profession. Mário Jorge's career as a coach began in 1997, at Helênio futsal.
From that point on, he worked for several clubs and projects, including Madureira and Instituto Mangueira, all in Rio de Janeiro. During this time, Mário Jorge also started working as a technical observer at Sendas (Audax Rio). It was at Audax Rio that Mário Jorge had his first opportunity as a coach, taking over the under-13, under-15 and under-17 teams. Before arriving at Flamengo, he also had a spell at Vasco.
His arrival at Flamengo marked a turning point in his career. Since 2016, Mário Jorge has been involved in all of the club's youth categories, and currently leads the under-20 team. This year, he won the Brazilian Championship title in the category, having under his tutelage players such as Lorran, Cleiton, Igor Jesus and Werton, who are now part of Flamengo's main squad.
When asked about his main characteristic as a coach, Mário Jorge related his experience as an athlete: "Talking about yourself is difficult. But I believe that my main characteristic that I bring from my time as an athlete is being extremely competitive, in addition to respecting the culture of the club where I am." As for inspirations in his career, Mário Jorge mentioned some coaches who supported him in his first steps, such as Zé Ricardo, Mauricio Barbieri and Eduardo Barroca.
However, he highlighted Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach , as one of his greatest inspirations. He expressed his desire to study more about the history and work of this renowned coach. Mário Jorge also shared his experience when Tite, the Brazilian national team coach, thanked Flamengo's under-20 coaching staff for their support. He praised Tite's elegance and the opportunity to interact with the team's technical committee. He expressed the hope that Tite will do a great job and that his presence will benefit the club.
When asked about what the atmosphere was like at Flamengo after Jorge Sampaoli's departure, Mário Jorge commented that he didn't think the situation was heavy. He considered that the team went through some challenges, but demonstrated overcoming and evolution, which is normal at the beginning of a new job. It is important to remember that Mário Jorge took over the Flamengo team in the games following Jorge Sampaoli's dismissal, with a 1-0 victory over Bahia at Maracanã and a 1-1 draw with Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena.
In short, Mário Jorge's history as a football coach is marked by a dedicated career, starting with futsal and going through several clubs and projects in Rio de Janeiro. His time at Flamengo established him as an important figure in the youth categories, and his competitiveness and respect for the club's culture are his main characteristics. Carlo Ancelotti is one of his main inspirations, and he hopes to continue growing in his career. The environment at Flamengo post-Sampaoli was perceived as positive, showing signs of evolution.
After being cleared of misconduct charges by the English FA, the midfielder has once again attracted interest in the European market. West Ham's millionaire value
29 Ago 2025 | 17:40 |
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Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation of Lucas Paquetá, a West Ham standout and highly valued player in English football. The move comes shortly after the player was acquitted of misconduct charges involving sports betting.
The London club, however, has no intention of facilitating the midfielder's departure and has set a price of £60 to £70 million to release him . This figure is considered out of reach for most clubs at the moment, which could hinder any concrete approach.
At the start of the current season, Paquetá was offered a transfer to Flamengo through his representatives. At the time, West Ham was asking for around £30 million, but negotiations stalled due to the ongoing legal process . Today, the situation is different, as the player has established himself as one of the key players in the English squad.
A possible return to Rio de Janeiro football could have been considered in a different context, but the club has already strengthened its squad with Samuel Lino, Samu, and Emerson Royal, which reduces the immediate need to invest in another midfielder . Even so, it's not ruled out that there may be room for a rapprochement at some point in the future.
Despite the obstacles, the desire of both parties remains alive. Paquetá has expressed his affection and desire to wear the red-and-black jersey again on other occasions , while the club also dreams of having the athlete back. For now, it's a distant possibility, but not ruled out.
Uruguayan number 10 wants salary increase and contract until 2028, while the red-black board proposes extension until 2027 with adjustment
29 Ago 2025 | 17:29 |
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Flamengo has resumed negotiations with midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta to extend his contract, currently valid until December 2026. The club intends to secure the continued presence of one of the squad's most decisive players , a key player in recent successes. The initial information was released by the GE website.
In initial talks, Arrascaeta expressed a desire for financial advancement and a contract until the end of 2028 , with the possibility of adjustments to the contract duration. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro proposed extending the agreement for just one more season, until 2027, along with a salary adjustment.
The process, which was interrupted, surprised the Uruguayan. Internally, the board had planned to resolve the number 10's future immediately after his participation in the Club World Cup, but the way the negotiations were conducted prevented a quick conclusion . Some behind the scenes believe that the new management does not intend to make any major efforts to retain the player after his current contract expires.
Since arriving in 2019, Arrascaeta has played over 300 matches for the red-and-black team, becoming a technical reference for the Mais Querido . During this time, he won 18 titles, including two Copa Libertadores and two Copa do Brasil , and played a decisive role in several historic campaigns.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo arrives in high spirits for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . After the impressive 8-0 victory against Vitória, at Maracanã, the team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field against Grêmio, next Sunday (30).
The director worked alongside Marcos Braz during a period of great achievements, but lost space behind the scenes and his departure was confirmed this Friday.
29 Ago 2025 | 16:44 |
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At Flamengo since 2019, executive director Bruno Spindel is leaving the club after seven years of service. His departure was announced this Friday (29) by the Coluna do Fla portal and confirmed by a source linked to the red-black top management.
Spindel began his career in the football department, a position he held from 2019 to 2024. In recent months, however, he has been occupying more discreet roles within the management led by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap.
During his time at the club, Bruno Spindel worked closely with Marcos Braz and directly contributed to the formation of one of the most successful squads in Mengão's recent history. During this period, the team won 13 trophies: four Campeonato Carioca titles, two Copa do Brasil titles, two Brasileirões titles, two Libertadores titles, two Supercopas do Brasil titles, and one Recopa Sudamericana title.
Before taking over the football department, Spindel had already headed the Marketing department under Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, transitioning to the sports department with the arrival of Rodolfo Landim as president. In early 2024, the director received inquiries from clubs such as Atlético-MG, Santos, and even rival Vasco da Gama , but chose to remain at Flamengo . To date, the club has not provided an official reason for his departure.
While the board is undergoing changes, on the field the team led by Filipe Luís continues in great form. After the 8-0 thrashing of Vitória at Maracanã, Mengão returns to the field this Sunday (30), against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.
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