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Flamengo updates Pulgar and Jorginho's situation ahead of Libertadores final
17 Set 2025 | 18:23
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04 Nov 2023 | 23:27 |
Atlético-MG showed interest in repatriating talented striker Rodrigo Muniz. According to information from Goal, the Minas Gerais club already has in mind the proposal it intends to present to bring the player back to Brazilian lands. The idea is to offer 4 million euros, the equivalent of around R$21.4 million, in exchange for 50% of Muniz's economic rights. This is not the first time that Atlético-MG has tried to sign Rodrigo Muniz. In the last transfer window, which took place in July, the Minas Gerais club made an investment for the striker, however, negotiations did not progress and the player remained in Europe. However, Atlético's interest in counting on Muniz persists, and the new proposal has not yet been made official.
The point that could become an obstacle in the negotiations is the value offered by Atlético-MG. The 4 million euros can be considered a relatively modest amount by European standards. The proposal remains in the same vein as the previous one, indicating that Atlético believes that Muniz's pass has not seen a significant increase in value since the last transfer window. Therefore, the club insists on an offer that can be seen as derisory when compared to common figures on the international market.
Atlético-MG's desire to repatriate Rodrigo Muniz is evident, even after the previous attempt not been successful. Muniz is a young and promising player, who has already left his mark on Brazilian football and currently plays for Fulham, in England. His versatility and ability to score goals caught the attention of the Minas Gerais club, which sees him as a strong addition to the offensive sector.
However, the negotiation to bring Muniz back to Brazil involves several factors. The value proposed by Atlético-MG, although it seems modest compared to European transfers, can be considered interesting for Fulham, who could see an opportunity to obtain a considerable financial return for a player who has potential for appreciation in the Brazilian market.< /p>
In addition, the player's own will plays a fundamental role in negotiations. Muniz may be inclined to return to Brazilian football, which would make the deal easier to complete. However, his adaptation to European football and his experience in England could also influence his decision. Rodrigo Muniz's career is noteworthy, as he began to stand out in Brazil playing for Flamengo, where he played an important role in national and international competitions. This experience at the Rio club projected him onto the international scene, leading him to the opportunity to play in Europe.
Atlético-MG, aware of the player's potential, sees his possible signing as an opportunity to reinforce its squad and strengthen your chances of success in the national and international competitions in which you are involved. However, negotiations involving football players are often complex, with several factors to be considered. Therefore, Atlético-MG's interest in repatriating Rodrigo Muniz is a clear sign of its search for quality reinforcements, but the amount offered could be a sensitive point in the negotiations. The outcome of this story will depend on the player's will, Fulham's willingness to negotiate and the negotiations between the parties involved. Football is full of twists and turns, and the outcome of this possible transfer is something that fans and sports lovers await with great anticipation.
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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 |
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 |
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 .
Conmebol appoints Andrés Rojas as referee for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes at Maracanã and announces new rules for communicating decisions
17 Set 2025 | 18:45 |
Conmebol released, on Friday night (12), the refereeing scale for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata , valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The game will be played next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, with ESPN broadcast throughout Brazil.
Colombian referee Andrés Rojas was appointed to officiate the match. Well-known to Flamengo fans, he has refereed four Flamengo matches, with a positive record for the Rio de Janeiro club: three wins and one draw.
The most memorable match refereed by Rojas occurred in 2017 , when Flamengo thrashed Palestino 5-0 in the Copa Sudamericana at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium. In that match, Vinícius Jr. scored his first professional goal for the red-and-black team.
In addition to announcing the schedule, Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) a new feature for the quarterfinal stage. From this stage onwards, the main referees will immediately communicate their decisions to the entire public present at the stadium, increasing the transparency of the arbitration process.
The winner of the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match will face the winner of the Vélez Sarsfield vs. Racing match in the semifinals. For this bracket, CONMEBOL has selected Brazilian duo Wilton Pereira Sampaio as the referee and Rodolpho Toski as the VAR manager.