
Soccer
"I even had doubts about whether I would play," declares Cebolinha after scoring again for Flamengo
06 Ago 2025 | 22:22
Soccer
13 Jan 2025 | 19:44 |
Images by Filipe Luís leading Flamengo's training on pre-season went viral due to the energy used by the red-black coach. And another detail caught the fans' attention: the idol alternates between instructions in Portuguese and Spanish to help foreigners. Something that was highlighted by goalkeeper Agustín Rossi during an interview before the activity this Monday (13).
O< b> athlete stated that players who have been in Brazil, for a little longer, can already understand words during training and games. But the same does not happen with players who are undergoing linguistic adaptation and, knowing this, Filipe Luís helps them by speaking Spanish.
"Communication with Filipe is good, he played a lot of time in Spain. Who has more time in Brazil it's easier to understand both languages, but for him to speak in Spanish with Plata and Charly [Alcaraz], who are in this adaptation, it's important for them to feel more confident on the field, doing what Filipe wants. It's very important. , said Rossi.
Monday (13) marked the training day in two periods in the United States. The team did an activity in the morning, had a period for the athletes to eat and rest, and returned to the Florida Gators Soccer structures for the second training session at around 4 pm (Brasília time).
The team will now hold an open training session for fans, this Tuesday (14), and will continue planning one training session per day until Saturday (18). Flamengo plays a friendly against São Paulo on Sunday (19), at 1 pm (Brasília time), and returns to Brazil on the same day.
Rossi avoids comparing the work of Filipe Luís and Tite in the pre-season
Present in the 2024 pre-season with Tite, which also took place in the United States, the goalkeeper did not want to detail the differences in the work of Tite and Filipe Luís.
"I don't think so There is a comparison; last year we started with Tite, today with Filipe. Each committee has its own way of working and we have to adapt to each moment. The board is passing, we have to adapt and continue working for Flamengo."
Despite the away win with a goal from Pedro, the Rio de Janeiro team is eliminated from the Copa do Brasil after losing on penalties to Atlético-MG
06 Ago 2025 | 23:41 |
On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , in Belo Horizonte, in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. With the same score as the first leg, but in favor of Rubro-Negro, the decision of the spot was left to the penalty shootout . In the penalties, the Minas Gerais team was more efficient and advanced to the semifinals.
Despite a strong performance over the 90 minutes, the result wasn't enough. In the penalty shootout, Atlético-MG converted four of their five attempts, while Mengão missed a penalty each from Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís, who led the team in the coach's absence , commented on the starting lineup and explained that the decisions were made based on the physical conditions of the available athletes.
"The decision on the starting lineup first involved some who didn't travel, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, who weren't fit to play , were barred. Some couldn't start because they were on vacation, like Lino, Royal, and Saúl," said Filipe Luís .
"Arrascaeta felt discomfort in the last game. And I put together a team with the players I have, just like in the first game , enough to win and play a great game. That's how they did it," said the coach.
Now out of the Copa do Brasil competition, the Rio team's focus is now fully on the Brazilian Championship . Next Saturday (09), Mengão hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the competition.
The Rio de Janeiro team beat Atlético-MG 1-0 away from home, equaling the aggregate score, but saw their place in the semifinals slip away on penalties after a mistake by Wallace.
06 Ago 2025 | 23:30 |
On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , reversing the disadvantage of the first leg and equalizing the match at 1-1 on aggregate . The decision of the spot was left to penalties, where the Minas Gerais team got the best and stamped its passport to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.
With a strong performance, the Rubro-Negro dominated most of the match, creating clear chances, and finding the net with Pedro in the second half. However, their efficiency in penalty kicks made the difference: while Atlético-MG converted four of their five kicks, Wallace Yan missed the last one for the Rio de Janeiro team, sealing their elimination.
After the match ended, coach Filipe Luís showed support for Wallace Yan, who missed the decisive penalty . For the experienced player, the youngster demonstrated character by taking responsibility at such a crucial moment.
"He's a player with a lot of personality. He doesn't hide, he's not shy around anyone. He's been the center of attention, but Lyanco isn't a saint, and neither are Everson or Hulk. They provoke. They get involved in these game things," he said before concluding.
"In high-performance football, no one wants to lose. And that's how it is. As long as there's no violence, it's fine. Both teams want to win. Atlético-MG won. Wallace played a great game, he did what was in the game plan. He has personality and a great future ahead of him," said Filipe.
With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, the focus now turns completely to the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (09), Flamengo hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the tournament.
After winning at Arena MRV, Mengão equaled the aggregate score, but saw Atlético-MG be more efficient in penalties and secure a place in the semifinals
06 Ago 2025 | 23:10 |
On Wednesday night (6), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV and tied the match 1-1 on aggregate. However, the penalty shootout decided who qualified for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. With perfect use of penalties, the Minas Gerais team confirmed their place, while Rubro-Negro said goodbye to the national competition.
Despite being eliminated, Flamengo performed well throughout the 90 minutes. With greater possession and offensive volume, the Rio de Janeiro team created good chances and scored through Pedro in the second half. However, the penalty shootout ended Flamengo's run in the tournament.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís spoke about the choice of batsmen and defended Wallace Yan, who missed the last penalty for Mais Querido: " They were the players who bat better, who were available , who were more confident to bat," he said before concluding.
" I myself have made mistakes (being) very confident in penalty shootouts . Penalties are penalties, there is a very fine line between victory and defeat. The only thing I can say is that I am proud of the players who went out there and took the ball with the courage to take it," said the full-back.
During regulation time, Filipe Luís's team demonstrated control. Consistently creating opportunities and neutralizing Atlético-MG's attack, the team maintained its dominance.
Cebolinha's goal gave the fans hope, but the penalty shootout ultimately thwarted the red-and-blacks' plans. With Wallace Yan missing his shot and the Minas Gerais team converting the final ball , elimination was sealed, despite a competitive performance on the field.