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End of year summary: See what happened until the last day of 2024 at Flamengo

Flamengo starts 2025 with big ambitions

Mais Querido enters the field in 2025 in the first round of Cariocão (Photo / CRF)
Mais Querido enters the field in 2025 in the first round of Cariocão (Photo / CRF)

31 Dez 2024 | 10:54 |

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Flamengo is preparing for another season full of expectations. The main squad of the Rio club is scheduled to return on January 8th, at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. During the players' holidays, the behind-the-scenes activities at Rubro-Negro continue to be intense, involving negotiations, hiring and planning.


Another important highlight is the work of José Boto, newly arrived as technical director of Flamengo. Boto is active in the market looking for qualified professionals to join the club's Football Department. This restructuring is seen as essential to align Flamengo with the standards of the main powers in world football.


CONTRACTS TO BE RENEWED AT FLAMENGO 


In addition to possible departures and hirings, there are internal issues that need to be resolved. One example is the possible permanence of Bruno Spindel, football director, who remains a key player in the administration of Rubro-Negro. The renewal of athlete contracts is also on the radar, with some conversations already started behind the scenes. /b>

Among the priorities outlined by José Boto, the search for a strong striker stands out. Flamengo sees this position as essential to reinforce the squad. One of the names that appears as a target is Lassina Traoré, striker for Shakhtar Donetsk, from Ukraine. The player is seen as a bet to give more dynamism and firepower to the red and black attack.


FLAMENGO GOES TO THE MARKET

The performance of Flamengoin the market remains careful. The club seeks to balance signings with financial adjustments and maintain a competitive squad for 2024. The arrival of strategic reinforcements is part of the plan to guarantee high-level performance in upcoming competitions. Allan's possible departure is a point of attention for Flamengo. Themidfielder, who arrived at the club in 2023, gained prominence for his consistency and quality in midfield. Rennes' interest reflects the player's good form, but Flamengo is working to ensure a negotiation that is beneficial to all parties involved.


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Farewell? Matheus Gonçalves makes a statement after Flamengo vs. Barcelona: "It was my last..."

The youth academy standout was present in the conquest of the intercontinental title and is now looking for a place in the squad led by Filipe Luís

Matheus Gonçalves lifts the U-20 World Cup trophy after a penalty shootout victory over Barcelona at the Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Matheus Gonçalves lifts the U-20 World Cup trophy after a penalty shootout victory over Barcelona at the Maracanã - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 11:47 |

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In a packed Maracanã, Flamengo beat Barcelona on penalties 6-5 , after a thrilling draw in normal time, and secured their second U-20 World Cup title this Saturday (23). The victory consolidated the good moment of the red-black youth team, which once again overcame one of the main clubs in Europe .


Among the protagonists was Matheus Gonçalves , who had a special afternoon. The striker, about to say goodbye to the category, celebrated the achievement with emotion: "It was special. We were raised together since we were little, it has a special taste. My last title with the under-20. I have to congratulate Léo (Nannetti, goalkeeper) and Bruno (Pivetti, coach). It's the second Intercontinental and we are two-time champions. Very happy for everything", he declared.


MATHEUS GONÇALVES HAS COMPETITION


At 20 years old, having turned 20 on August 18th, the attacking midfielder will dedicate himself exclusively to the first team under Filipe Luís . In 2025, he made 15 professional appearances , including three goals in the Campeonato Carioca.

Despite the confidence of the coaching staff, Gonçalves has only played 313 minutes on the field this season , making his streak difficult due to the strong competition for position with Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Gonzalo Plata.


EUROPEAN TEAMS MONITOR THE PLAYER

Interest in Matheus Gonçalves isn't new. The player was nearly traded to Cruzeiro for €3.5 million, but the deal fell through . However, foreign clubs remain vigilant: CSKA Moscow (Russia) and Olympiacos (Greece) are evaluating the possibility of formalizing offers before the international window closes in September.


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You can still get it! Learn how to get tickets for Flamengo vs. Vitória

More than 50,000 fans are expected to support Mais Querido, who will face the Bahian team this Monday in the Brasileirão.

More than 35,000 tickets sold for Flamengo vs. Vitória at Maracanã; attendance expected to exceed 50,000 fans - photo: reproduction
More than 35,000 tickets sold for Flamengo vs. Vitória at Maracanã; attendance expected to exceed 50,000 fans - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 11:29 |

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Flamengo takes the field this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), to face Vitória at Maracanã. The red-black fans promise to make a difference again, with more than 35 thousand tickets sold in advance . The expectation is that the public will surpass the 50 thousand mark present at the stadium. Tickets are still available for all sectors of the stadium, which reinforces the chance of a great party in the stands of the 'Sacred Temple'.


Those wishing to watch the match at the stadium can purchase tickets at ingressos.flamengo.com.br . Prices for the general public range from R$80 (R$40 half-price) to R$400 (R$200 half-price) . Members receive special discounts.


FLAMENGO DEFENDS LEADERSHIP


Flamengo heads into the match as the clear leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 43 points. Filipe Luís's team is enjoying a positive run , having gone six games unbeaten in the national competition.

Last week, the team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores by eliminating Internacional and, before that, beat the same opponent 3-1 at Beira-Rio, consolidating its good form in the current season.


VITÓRIA FIGHTS TO GET OUT OF THE Z-4

Vitória currently sits in 17th place in the table with 19 points. In their last match, they drew 2-2 with Juventude at Barradão Stadium . Previously, they lost 2-0 to São Paulo at Morumbis Stadium.


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Former Flamengo player Wesley scores and wins man of the match award on his Roma debut

The 21-year-old full-back scores in the second half, sealing the victory over Bologna and celebrating his first goal in the Roma shirt of the 25/26 season.

Former Flamengo player Wesley scores on his debut as a starter for Roma and secures victory in the opening round of the Italian Championship - photo: reproduction
Former Flamengo player Wesley scores on his debut as a starter for Roma and secures victory in the opening round of the Italian Championship - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 10:55 |

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The 2025/26 Italian Championship started this Saturday (23) with a former Flamengo player standing out. 21-year-old right-back Wesley scored for the first time in a Roma shirt and secured a 1-0 victory over Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico.


The goal came just seven minutes into the second half. After a play from the right, the ball fell to Wesley inside the box. The Brazilian made no mistake: he fired a right-footed shot past the goalkeeper and sealed the victory for Roma.


The match against Bologna was Wesley's third in a Giallorossa shirt. Before the official match, he played two preseason friendlies, against Lens and Aston Villa. In his Serie A debut, the player earned the coach's trust and was named in the starting lineup.


MILLION DOLLAR SALE OF FLAMENGO

Wesley was traded to Flamengo in July of this year for a fixed fee of €25 million (approximately R$163 million) . The deal also includes bonuses for goals that can reach an additional €5 million (R$32 million). This makes the transaction the fourth-largest transfer in Flamengo's history, behind only the deals involving Vinicius Júnior, Lucas Paquetá, and Reinier.


BASE TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION

Flamengo's youth academy is known for developing big names. Thus, the team became two-time world champions last Saturday afternoon (23), winning the title in the final against Barcelona . The match went to penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time.


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