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YOU KNEW? LANDIM AND JOHN TEXTOR ARE FRIENDS AND HAVE MUTUAL INTERESTS IN BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL

The president of Flamengo and the owner of SAF do Alvinegro talk constantly and don't waste opportunities for a personal chat

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27 Abr 2024 | 10:13 |

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Flamengo and Botafogo face each other on Sunday, in the middle of Maracanã, at 11 am, for the Brazilian Championship, in a duel that has seen the rivalry grow even more in recent years, but, off the field, is marked by cordiality. From the meeting in Orlando, United States, to the under-20 classic in Gávea, Rodolfo Landim and John Textor maintain a friendship, which has even caused discomfort.




Landim and Textor's relationship


The president of Flamengo and the owner of SAF do Alvinegro talk constantly and don't waste opportunities for a chat personally. A new meeting, however, will not happen today. Textor was punished by the Plenary of the STJD and cannot attend Glorioso games as home team or visitor.

At the beginning of the year, Textor visited Landim in the USA and watched a Flamengo game against Orlando City. At the time, the black and white leader posted that he "supported Brazil" and angered Glorioso fans. Last year, the red-black president received the businessman in Gávea. Textor went to his rival's headquarters to watch the Brazilian under-20 classic.


People close to him say they have similar ideas. The conversation generally revolves around measures that can be taken to modernize and improve the quality of Brazilian football as a product. Landim and Textor have mutual respect. The way they see football and the leadership they exercise means they have a closer relationship.

In addition to conversations about the market and football, there have already been conversations about Nilton Santos. At the beginning of last year, Landim's idea was for Rio's stadiums to serve everyone to relieve Maracanã. Therefore, the stadium was also a character in this relationship. Vasco invited Botafogo to be an ally in the management of the stadium, but Textor preferred to refuse the proposal because he understood that Nilton Santos already met his demand and so as not to upset Landim, who is going through a legal battle with Cruz-Maltino in the bidding.

Landim and Textor were initial allies in Libra. The two came to walk side by side in the discussion, but, later, the businessman broke with the group and formed a parallel group with Coritiba, Cruzeiro and Vasco.


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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup for the match against Mirassol

Mengão welcomes the São Paulo team to Maracanã for the last round of the first half of the Brasileirão and Filipe Luís leads the last activity this Friday (8)

Flamengo's training session defines the starting lineup for the match against Mirassol in the Brasileirão - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Flamengo's training session defines the starting lineup for the match against Mirassol in the Brasileirão - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

08 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (09) to face Mirassol , in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. On the eve of the match, coach Filipe Luís will lead, this Friday (08), the last training session of the squad at Ninho do Urubu, at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), when he will define the starting lineup for the duel at Maracanã .


PROBABLE LINEUP


With Flamengo 's absences, the most likely starting lineup is : Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal; Allan, Saúl, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Plata; Pedro. However, changes are still possible depending on performance in this afternoon's training session.


CARRASCAL CAN DEBUT

One of the possible newcomers is Jorge Carrascal, who missed the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG due to his unregistered status, but is available for the Brasileirão . Filipe Luís is evaluating the midfielder's potential use from the start of the match.


MOMENT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 37 points, level with Cruzeiro, but with an advantage in goal difference and a game in hand over their Minas Gerais rival . Mirassol, meanwhile, is having a surprising campaign and sits in fifth place with 28 points.

TRANSMISSION

The match between Flamengo and Mirassol will be broadcast live and exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Fans can also keep an eye on Gazeta do Urubu for all the details on the Brasileirão duel.


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Wallace Yan talks about penalties after Flamengo's elimination: "If there's another one..."

The striker missed an important penalty in the match against Atlético-MG, which contributed to Mengão's relegation from the Copa do Brasil.

Wallace Yan says he practices penalties frequently and will ask to take them again - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Wallace Yan says he practices penalties frequently and will ask to take them again - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

08 Ago 2025 | 08:39 |

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One day after the elimination to Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, on penalties, striker Wallace Yan spoke to Flamengo TV and showed personality when commenting on the decisive moment . The young man wasted the last penalty for Rubro-Negro in the dispute held last Wednesday (6), at Arena MRV.


In a 1-0 victory in regulation time, Flamengo took the match to penalties, which ended 4-3 for the Minas Gerais team . Wallace's shot, which went out of bounds, paved the way for Everson to convert and advance Atlético-MG.


Wallace Yan, on Flamengo's penalty shootout: "If there's another one, I'll ask to take it"
"I SEE IT AS LEARNING"


Even in the midst of a difficult time, the number 64 assured that he is calm and focused on improving: " I've received a lot of positive messages from fans and family . I think this is only a learning experience. I'll keep working because I know I can improve every day," he said.

Wallace emphasized that he practices penalty kicks daily and that mistakes are part of football. " I practice a lot, every day . It's natural; there are times when we'll miss and others when we'll make it," he stated.


READY FOR NEW DECISIONS

The striker also made it clear that he will not shy away from taking responsibility in the future: " If I have another decision and I'm confident, I'll ask to take the shot . When a player is confident, he wants to help the team," he assured.

FOCUS ON UPCOMING COMPETITIONS

With the Copa do Brasil in the past, the squad turns its attention to the Brasileirão and the Libertadores . Wallace projected the next duel against Mirassol, this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã: “The expectations are very good. I think we will play a good game and, God willing, come out with the three points . I know the Nation will be there supporting us, as always”, he said.

On Wednesday (14), at 9:30 pm, Flamengo faces Internacional at Maracanã for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . The objective, according to Wallace, is clear: to fight for the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles.



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Flamengo vs Mirassol marks unprecedented challenge for the Brasileirão at Maracanã

Mengão welcomes the newcomer to Série A this Saturday (9) at home and the duel marks the first clash between the two teams in history

Flamengo and Mirassol face each other for the first time in history in the Brasileirão at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo and Mirassol face each other for the first time in history in the Brasileirão at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction

08 Ago 2025 | 08:28 |

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An unprecedented chapter in Brazilian football will be written this Saturday (09), when Flamengo and Mirassol face each other for the first time . The duel, valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão, takes place at Maracanã and will also mark the debut of the São Paulo club at the traditional Rio stadium .


THE RISE OF MIRASSOL


Historically distant from the national divisions, Mirassol began its growth trajectory after revamping its training center . The turning point came in 2019, with its return to Série D, beginning a consistent path toward the top flight.


In its first participation in Series A, the team from the interior of São Paulo surprises: it occupies 5th place with 28 points , ten less than the leader Flamengo , and presents a superior performance, for example, to Santos, which is in 15th place and also moved up from Series B.

RECORD AGAINST CLUBS FROM RIO DE JANEIRO


As Flamengo has never been relegated and the two clubs have never met in the Copa do Brasil, this will be only Mirassol's fifth game against a Rio de Janeiro team . Previously, the São Paulo club faced Bangu, Portuguesa-RJ, Volta Redonda, and Vasco. Although the match against Mengão is the last of the first round, the Leão did not face Fluminense or Botafogo due to the duo's participation in the Club World Cup.

FLAMENGO MOMENT

Leading the Brasileirão with 37 points from 17 matches—one behind second-place Cruzeiro—Flamengo heads into this unprecedented clash determined to maintain its top spot . Kick-off begins at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with exclusive coverage on Premiere (pay-per-view).


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