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Adriano admits he made a mistake in leaving Flamengo and going to Europe: “excitement…”
16 Set 2025 | 11:42
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16 Jan 2025 | 09:46 |
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Gabigol, one of the greatest idols in the history of Flamengo, ended his passage to the club at the end of last year to defend Cruzeiro. His departure was motivated by disagreements with the board, then led by Rodolfo Landim, in addition to a drop in technical performance and the consolidation of Pedroas starter, which reduced his space in the team.
In the week that marks 30 years since his arrival at Flamengo, Romário revealed that he had alerted Gabigol about this situation. The former striker, who launches his channel on Thursday (16) YouTube, "Romário TV", with an exclusive interview with Neymar, shared details of the conversation it had with the player.
"Gabigol is a guy who comes to my house a lot. I told him when Pedro was signed by Flamengo: 'If you change the way you play, you will lose your space to Pedro, both in Flamengo and in the Brazilian team'. Ask him if I didn't say that. he ended up changing. I played in front of the goal, to score the goals, to give the last touch", said Romário in an interview with ESPN.
ROMÁRIO PRAISES PEDRO AND BELIEVES IN GABIGOL'S RETURN TO THE HIGH LEVEL
The four-time world champion also praised Pedro, highlighting him as the best striker in the world Brasilbefore the recent injury, and showed optimism about Gabigol's recovery at Cruzeiro.
"Pedro arrived, I don't know if someone sent it or if he understood that he could play in another way form, but it didn't work out. Today Pedro is the best striker we have in Brazil, at least before the injury he had and Gabigol will have his opportunity there at Cruzeiro. to show what was in 2019, 2020 and 2021 He's a new guy, he has everything he needs to score goals again and, why not, return to the Brazilian team? ", commented "Baixinho".
BENEFICIAL OUTPUT FOR BOTH SIDES
Romário also gave his opinion on Gabigol's transfer, stating that the change was positive for both the player and for Flamengo.
"It's good for us to play in a place where we feel good, where we feel happy. In the case of Gabigol, it was < b>so many problems in these five or six yearsthat he was a little worn out by it. It ended up being good for him and, certainly, for Flamengo", he concluded.
The red-and-black team begins the Intercontinental Cup in Singapore, with exclusive broadcast on YouTube and expectations of another international title.
16 Set 2025 | 13:43 |
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Flamengo basketball faces another international challenge. Starting this Thursday (September 18), in Singapore, the club competes in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup , considered the world championship of the sport. Flamengo TV will be the sole broadcaster of the games throughout Brazil, bringing every play of the competition to the Red-Black Nation, which brings together the continental champions in pursuit of the ultimate club basketball title.
João Guilherme will be the narrator, while Duda Machado, a Flamengo basketball legend, will provide commentary. Emerson Santos, also known as Emershow, will be reporting from the court, directly from Singapore, reinforcing Flamengo TV's exclusive coverage.
FlaBasquete debuts this Thursday against NBA G League United (USA) at 6 a.m. (Brasília time). On September 19, also at 6 a.m., the team faces the Illawarra Hawks of Australia . The decisive games are scheduled for the weekend.
Flamengo has already conquered the world twice. In 2014, the team defeated Maccabi Haifa of Israel 90-77 at Maracanãzinho , featuring players like Marcelinho Machado, Marquinhos, Laprovittola, and Olivinha.
The second championship came in 2022, in Egypt, with a victory over Hereda San Pablo Burgos of Spain , in a final marked by standout performances from Yago, Olivinha, and Luke Martínez. Now, the goal is a third championship.
Bahia's defeat to Cruzeiro on Monday (15) left only Mengão and Leão with an impressive record in the championship
16 Set 2025 | 12:34 |
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Bahia's 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro last Monday (15) represented not only the Celeste's turnaround at Fonte Nova, but also the end of a taboo. This is because the Bahian team was undefeated as home team in the Brasileirão. Now, only Flamengo and Mirassol remain unbeaten at home in this edition of the competition .
Bahia opened the scoring with a beautiful strike from Flamengo product Jean Lucas, but Cruzeiro responded with goals from Sinisterra and Gabigol. The result marked the Tricolor's first home defeat after a ten-game unbeaten run .
With Bahia's relegation, Flamengo now carries the exclusive title alongside Mirassol. The league leader, Flamengo, has played 12 home games, winning nine and drawing three . Their last loss at Maracanã came on July 31st, to Atlético-MG, in the Copa do Brasil. On that occasion, the Rio de Janeiro team was superior but was ultimately punished for a mistake in the clearance.
Mirassol , a major surprise in the 2025 Brasileirão, also remains undefeated at home. They've played 10 games, winning six and drawing four , demonstrating that the interior of São Paulo has become one of the most difficult places to earn points.
Flamengo's next match will also be at home, but for the Copa Libertadores. Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
The Rio de Janeiro club is preparing early negotiations to extend Arrascaeta's contract, which runs until 2026, as a way to reward the number 10's performance and dedication.
16 Set 2025 | 12:27 |
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Even with a contract valid until December 2026, Flamengo intends to start in the next few days Negotiations to renew Arrascaeta's contract are underway. In an interview with "UOL Esporte," director José Boto revealed that he will contact the player's representatives for a "more serious conversation" about extending his contract, following initial contact in the first half of the year.
Traditionally, under president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, the football department, led by José Boto, prioritizes agreements with players in the final year of their contracts . This isn't the case with Arrascaeta, but the Portuguese director explained that the early negotiation is a "reward" for the midfielder's performance and commitment to the club.
Boto praises Arrascaeta's moment at Flamengo: "He's an example"
"Arrascaeta has another year on his contract. The president always advocates, and I agree, that workers who dedicate a lot to Flamengo should be recognized. Right now, Arrascaeta is having his best season for the club and is an example of dedication . He invests time and effort to perform at a high level, and for that, he deserves this recognition," stated José Boto.
For Boto, the number 10 stands out not only on the field but also off it. "He's one of the first to arrive and one of the last to leave because of the work he does. That's the kind of player we want at Flamengo. When they have this attitude, players are rewarded . That's what will happen with Arrascaeta, probably with a renewal before the due date," the director added.
In recent months, Flamengo has prioritized players with contracts that expire in December 2025. Cases like Erick Pulgar, who extended his contract until December 2028 , and Guillermo Varela, who extended his contract until December 2027 in August, reinforce this policy. The early negotiation with Arrascaeta, therefore, demonstrates the Uruguayan's importance to the squad.
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