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Find out where to watch and the time of the Flamengo game at Arena da Floresta in Acre

Stadium hosts inaugural match after renovations; tickets sold out quickly with expectations of a large audience

Arena da Floresta reopens with match between Santa Cruz-AC and Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Arena da Floresta reopens with match between Santa Cruz-AC and Flamengo - photo: reproduction

24 Nov 2024 | 15:34 |

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This Sunday (24), the Arena da Floresta, in Rio Branco (AC), will be the stage for its official reopening with the friendly match between Santa Cruz-AC and the team sub- 20 of Flamengo. The game will start at 5pm. This will be the first sporting event at the stadium since May 2022, after more than a year of ban judicial.


Closed since January 2023 due to irregularities highlighted by the Public Ministry of Acre, the sports square underwent structural renovations to meet the legal requirements. The expectation is that the event symbolizes a new phase for local football.




TICKETS SOLD OUT FOR THE FRIENDSHIP

13 thousand tickets were made available for the match, all sold out in less than five days. The tickets, exchanged for 1kg of food and a toy, guaranteed maximum capacity at Arena da Floresta.


Santa Cruz-AC , current Acre under-20 champion, will face Flamengo< /b>, who holds the title of U20 World Champion. The match promises to be a celebration of football, especially for local fans.


STADIUM HISTORY AND LIVE STREAM

The last official match held at the stadium was on May 8, 2022, in the duel between Humaitá and Náutico-RR, for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. The reopening marks the return of one of the main sports arenas in Acre are active, with live broadcast on FlaTV, allowing fans from different regions to follow the friendly.


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European team interested in Flamengo defender Pablo

With no place in Filipe Luís's squad and out of the plans for the rest of the season, the defender is in the sights of the Russian club bottom of the local league

With no room in Flamengo's squad, defender Pablo has sparked interest from FK Sochi and could return to Russian football this summer - photo: reproduction
With no room in Flamengo's squad, defender Pablo has sparked interest from FK Sochi and could return to Russian football this summer - photo: reproduction

07 Ago 2025 | 12:28 |

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Defender Pablo, currently linked with Flamengo , may be leaving this international transfer window. According to Russian portal RPL Sky, FK Sochi has expressed interest in signing the defender , who already has experience in Russian football and would be open to returning to the country.


Sochi currently sits in 16th place in the Russian Premier League, the bottom of the table, and is seeking reinforcements for its defensive sector, which has conceded nine goals in the first three rounds of the competition. Pablo 's potential arrival is seen as an attempt to restructure the team to escape the relegation zone.


EXPERIENCE IN RUSSIA


Pablo, who previously played for Lokomotiv Moscow before returning to Brazilian football, would be open to a new stint in Russia. However, the defender wants significant financial compensation to leave the Mais Querido club before his contract expires in December.

Currently out of coach Filipe Luís's plans, the defender hasn't played since the Campeonato Carioca. In 2024, he was loaned to Botafogo, but returned to the club with no prospects of being included in the main squad.


PABLO WINS FOUR TITLES

Signed in 2022, Pablo has played a key role in Flamengo 's squad. During this time, he won two Campeonato Carioca titles (2024 and 2025), a Copa do Brasil (2022), and a Libertadores (2022). Despite not playing frequently, he has been a key player in the team that has won multiple titles in recent years.



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Now it's on! Former Flamengo player Vini Jr. is back in the running for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

A product of Mengão and the best in the world according to FIFA, the Real Madrid striker is among the nominees for the France Football award.

Vini Jr, a Flamengo talent and Real Madrid standout, is once again nominated for the Ballon d'Or - photo: reproduction
Vini Jr, a Flamengo talent and Real Madrid standout, is once again nominated for the Ballon d'Or - photo: reproduction

07 Ago 2025 | 12:15 |

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French magazine France Football released this Thursday (7) the official list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. Among the main names is striker Vini Jr, revealed by Flamengo and currently one of the main stars of Real Madrid. The winner will be announced on September 22 , in a ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in Paris.


The award, no longer linked to FIFA , has once again fueled debate over who was the best player of the European season. Last year, Vini Jr. was considered one of the favorites, but he ultimately lost the trophy to Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri.


VINI JR'S SEASON


Although Real Madrid didn't win any major trophies last season, Vini Jr.'s individual performance was once again outstanding. The Merengue's number 7 broke his personal record for appearances in a single season: 58 matches, scoring 22 goals and providing 16 assists.

Besides Vini Jr, only Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé represented the Spanish club in the Ballon d'Or list , reinforcing the perception of a year below expectations for the squad led by Carlo Ancelotti.


LIST OF NOMINEES FOR THE BALLOON D'OR

Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the last edition of the Champions League, was the club with the most players among the nominees: nine in total. Among the names mentioned are Dembélé, Donnarumma, Hakimi, and Vitinha . On the other hand, only two Brazilians are among the contenders for the award: Vini Jr., of Real Madrid, and Raphinha, of Barcelona.


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Former Flamengo goalkeeper shines by saving 3 penalties and qualifying the team for the Copa do Brasil

On loan from Fortaleza, the experienced goalkeeper saves three shots and guarantees Athetico-PR's place after a defeat in normal time against São Paulo.

With three penalty saves, former Flamengo player Santos secured Athletico-PR's place in the Copa do Brasil -photo: reproduction
With three penalty saves, former Flamengo player Santos secured Athletico-PR's place in the Copa do Brasil -photo: reproduction

07 Ago 2025 | 12:01 |

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Athletico-PR secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil after beating São Paulo on penalties on Wednesday night (06) at Arena da Baixada. Despite the 1-0 defeat in regular time, CAP qualified by winning on penalties thanks to the decisive performance of goalkeeper Santos, ex-Flamengo , who saved three shots.


In the first leg, played at Morumbi Stadium, the Paraná team had secured a 2-1 victory. With the aggregate score tied, the tie went to penalties. The 35-year-old goalkeeper shone in the penalty shootout, placing Athletico among the top eight in the competition. The club also secured a R$4.7 million prize from the CBF. The opponent in the next round will be determined by a draw.


SANTOS'S TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO


Santos arrived at Flamengo in April 2022 from Athletico-PR . Initially a reserve, he became a starter under Dorival Júnior and was a key player in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores victories that year.

In 2023, he started as a starter under Vítor Pereira, but faced criticism after failing to stop Palmeiras' Mayke in the Brazilian Super Cup. With the arrival of coach Jorge Sampaoli, he lost his place. The Argentine preferred to use Matheus Cunha and, later, Rossi, who finished the season as the goalkeeper. The decline in performance resulted in the goalkeeper's departure from the first team.


SANTOS HAS A CONTRACT WITH FORTALEZA

Currently on loan from Fortaleza, Santos has a contract with the Ceará club until December 2026. Earlier this year, he was loaned to Athletico until the end of 2025, with a renewal clause scheduled for the following season.


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