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01 Nov 2024 | 21:46 |
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The president of Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, revealed in an interview with the newspaper O Globo that the club has already presented a contract renewal proposal to striker Gabigol. With the current contract ending on December 31st, Landim made it clear that, if the player wishes, the renewal can happen immediately, ensuring that the star's continuity at Rubro-Negro only depends on his own decision. "The proposal is already on the table", declared the agent, reinforcing the club's intention to extend the idol's stay.
O Gabigol's contract, which lasts until the end of the year, can be renewed by the current administration or, if Landim does not remain as president, by the next president who will take over on January 1st. "By the 31st of December, I've put a contract on the table; if he wants to do it, I'll renew it. My ink pen only runs dry on the 31st of December", stressed the manager, highlighting that Flamengo is prepared to keep the top scorer , as long as there is mutual interest.
THE PLAYER HAS PROPOSALS IN HIS HANDS
Landim also addressed the prospect of continuity Gabigol depending on the expected performance for the coming years. According to him, Flamengo expects the player to present a level of performance that justifies the renewal, but reinforced the desire to keep one of the most emblematic athletes in the club's recent history. "I think he also wants to stay at Flamengo. Now, things need to come together", said Landim, highlighting that the final decision on Gabigol's future will depend on an alignment of interests between the athlete and the club.
Gabigol, an icon of the Red and Black fans and a fundamental player in winning recent titles, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores, is one of the most beloved athletes among Flamengo fans. Its continuity is seen as an important step for Flamengo to remain competitive and maintain the identity it has built over recent years. The renewal proposal, according to Landim, is based on a performance projection that values the athlete and the club, guaranteeing an advantageous relationship for both sides.
ELECTIONS COMING
The possible change of presidency, due to the Flamengo elections , is also a relevant point, as the next manager may adopt a different stance on Gabigol's renewal. Landim considered that, even with the uncertainties generated by the election, his management sought to bring forward the renewal process to ensure that Flamengo is able to plan the future with stability. “On January 1st, the president will be another. And then he can sign the contract the way he wants with Gabigol”, added the president, pointing out that it is up to the player to decide whether he will accept the current proposal or wait for the new presidency.
The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.
17 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"
After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.
It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.
According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."
Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.
On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.
Flamengo competes in the 2025 Club Basketball World Cup, with games broadcast by FlamengoTV, narrated by João Guilherme and commented by Duda Machado
17 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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FlaBasquete has an international challenge ahead in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup , considered the basketball world championship. The red-black team debuts this Thursday (18) against NBA G League United, from the USA, at 6 am (Brasília time).
On September 19th, also at 6 am, Flamengo faces the Illawarra Hawks of Australia , with decisive matches scheduled for the weekend. All matches will be broadcast exclusively on Flamengo TV , bringing every play of the competition directly to the red-and-black nation.
João Guilherme will be the narrator, with commentary from Flamengo basketball legend Duda Machado. Emerson Santos, also known as Emershow, will be reporting from the courts in Singapore .
Under the command of Sérgio Hernández, known as "Oveja," Flamengo held a training camp in Spain, facing local teams. The coach highlighted the club's confidence and structure: " We are very happy and excited to represent the continent in a competition of this magnitude. We want to put Flamengo at the top of the world – where it should always be ," stated Oveja.
Flamengo has already won the world title on two occasions: 2014: Victory over Maccabi Haifa (Israel), 90 to 77, at Maracanãzinho, with highlights for Marcelinho Machado, Marquinhos, Laprovittola and Olivinha . 2022: Two-time championship in Egypt, beating Hereda San Pablo Burgos (Spain), with Yago, Olivinha and Luke Martínez leading the team.
Players are still recovering and will not be available to Filipe Luís for the duel this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo held a training session at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday afternoon (17) with the entire squad on the field. However, Pulgar, Jorginho and Alex Sandro are still doing specific work and will not be available for the game on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar has returned to action on the pitch, but still needs at least two weeks to be cleared for the final phase of physical conditioning. He is recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered in June.
Jorginho and Alex Sandro are also out of the squad . The Italian-Brazilian midfielder is treating a muscle swelling in his left thigh and is undergoing transition activities supervised by physiotherapists. The left-back, meanwhile, continues to recover from a left calf injury.
Without the trio, Flamengo should enter the field with: Rossi; Varela (or Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz (or Allan), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Bruno Henrique (or Pedro) and Samuel Lino.
On the other side, coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a balanced match and highlighted Estudiantes' confidence in achieving a good result away from home. The Argentine team had a solid campaign in the group stage, eliminating Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , and has three away wins, losing only to Botafogo .
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