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Goalkeeper spent 1,134 minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the previous mark, which was set by Cantarelle
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Before Flamengo's grand final against Nova Iguaçu, goalkeeper Rossi was honored by the club's board of directors. He received a plaque celebrating his record of 1,134 minutes without conceding a goal.
With this mark, Rossi surpassed Cantarelle and became the goalkeeper who remained without a goal for the longest time in Flamengo's history. This record, which had stood since 1979 with 959 minutes, was recently broken by the goalkeeper.
Rossi's unbeatable period came to an end when he conceded a goal on Tuesday, April 2, during the draw in 1-1 against Millonarios, in the Libertadores.
Rossi is one of the starters of the Flamengo in the final of the 2024 Carioca Championship. Rubro-Negro enters the field for the return match against Nova Iguaçu with a big advantage, as they won the first game 3-0.
This way, even if they lose by three goals difference, they will still be crowned Rio champions due to their best campaign throughout the season. competition. If they win the title, Flamengo will regain the hegemony it had lost in the last two years to Fluminense.
Rossi was behind Alex Alves ( 1,195 minutes for São Bernardo in 2022), Zetti (1,238 minutes for Palmeiras in 1987), Marcelino (1,295 minutes for Ferroviário-CE in 1973), Jorge Reis (1,604 minutes for Rio Branco-ES between 1970 and 1971), Neneca (1,636 minutes for Náutico in 1974) and the record holder Mazaropi (1,816 minutes for Vasco in 1977 and 1978) and is the seventh goalkeeper in Brazilian history who spent the longest time without conceding goals.
Mattos praised the level of engagement of Flamengo fans
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Last Thursday (5), Alexandre Mattos, CEO of Cruzeiro, discussed the discrepancy in uniform sales between Flamengo and the Minas Gerais team, highlighting Adidas' decision to prioritize Rubro-Negro. In an interview with journalist Samuel Venâncio, on YouTube, Mattos revealed his understanding of the situation and praised the level of engagement of Flamengo fans.
Alexandre Mattos commented on the impressive volume of sales of Flamengo shirts, highlighting the difference compared to other clubs. "When Palmeiras were Brazilian champions, the club sold 600 thousand pieces, which was a record. Guess how many pieces Flamengo sells per year? Everyone talks about one million… Flamengo sold two million shirts", said Mattos.< /p>
Mattos emphasized the magnitude of Flamengo in the sports uniforms market , underestimating the difference in volume compared to other teams. "It's a different quantity, another reality. The magnitude of the clubs, for me, is the same. But the exposure and media numbers are different. Two million shirts is a very significant number", highlighted the CEO.
Flamengo is preparing for the next challenge in the Copa do Brasil. On Thursday (12), the team will face Bahia in the return match of the quarterfinals. The match will be held at Maracanã, at 9:45 pm (Brasília time). Mengão enters the field with a minimal advantage after winning the first game 1-0.
The club has a new direction in negotiations for a striker
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In recent days, some foreign players have been offered to Brazilian clubs, generating expectations and discussions among fans and managers. Although the international transfer market is always a source of interest for clubs in Brazil, decisions about signing these athletes depend on several factors, such as the needs of the squad, the values involved and the technical profile of each player.
O Flamengo, always Present in conversations about major signings, he was also the target of international offers. Two renowned players offered themselves to the club: Mariano Diaz, a center forward from the Dominican Republic, who previously played for Real Madrid, and Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting, a Cameroonian striker, currently at Bayern Munich.
FLAMENGO HAS A RACE IN THEM BEHIND THE SCENES BY NAMESMariano Diaz, who has already had his name mentioned in previous transfer windows, is looking to regain his leading role at a club that offers him more minutes on the field. Flamengo, known for its powerful attack , could be an interesting destination for the player, but there are questions about the space he would have in the squad. With names like Pedro and Gabigol already established in the offensive sector, Mariano's arrival could create even greater competition, which raises doubts about the real need for his hiring.
In addition, Mariano's salary, who played in a of the most valuable leagues in the world, would be a determining factor. O Flamengo, despite being one of the richest clubs in Brazil, it also needs to maintain financial balance. The board has already been cautious in previous windows, prioritizing signings that make sense for the team's planning and that do not overload the salary bill.
Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting, in turn, offers himself as an alternative interesting for the red-black attack. The Cameroonian player, who has played for big clubs such as PSG and Bayern Munich, has the advantage of his versatility, being able to play as a center forward or deeper, depending on the team's needs.
Teams face each other for the Copa do Brasil
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With an eye on the decisive clash for the Copa do Brasil, both Flamengo and Bahia intensify their preparations. The duel, scheduled for next Thursday (12), at Maracanã, will be crucial for the aspirations of both clubs in the competition.
Bahia, led by Rogério Ceni, held another training session last Saturday (7), at CT Evaristo de Macedo, in Salvador. The preparation included collective training with the participation of players from the under-17 and under-20 categories, as well as work focused on set pieces.
After a week of intense activities, the Bahian team won a day off on Sunday (8) and will return on Monday (9) to begin the final adjustments. Bahia will have three more training sessions before the trip to Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for Wednesday (11).
Like Bahia, Flamengo ended its week of activities on Saturday (7). With the pause in national team games during the FIFA Date, coach Tite took advantage of the training sessions to test formations and make tactical observations. The red and black squad also got a day of rest on Sunday (8) and will return to Ninho do Urubu on Monday (9), for three more days of preparation before the clash.
Tite seeks to find the best formation to face Bahia and ensure qualification for the next phase of the Copa do Brasil. The game will be played at Maracanã, and the expectation is for a full house, with Flamengo counting on the support of its fans.
The game between Flamengo and Bahia promises to be balanced, with both teams looking for victory to advance in the Copa do Brasil. With experienced coaches at the helm, the clubs take to the field this Thursday (12), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
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