According to the portal, Ex-Flamengo Vini Jr. has already been informed that he will be Ballon d'Or - Affirma portal

Michael's recovery has been a priority at Flamengo, with the player in the final stages of treatment to return to the pitch in the club's next important match, against Corinthians, on October 2nd, in the Copa do Brasil. Michael, who has been out of action due to injury, showed signs of positive evolution, which brought relief to the coaching staff led by Tite. The coach, who has been in charge of the team for over a year, has been closely monitoring the player's progress.

The striker has been intensively prepared to be ready for the decisive game against Corinthians. During the recovery period, he began to follow a strict treatment regimen in three daily periods – morning, afternoon and night. In addition to the sessions at the club, Michael also followed a special schedule at home, which was guided by professionals from Flamengo's medical department.

These measures reflect the seriousness with which Flamengotreats the return of its athletes, especially at crucial moments of the season. The expectation is that the player will be fully fit by the date of the clash, which represents an important reinforcement for Tite, who seeks to assemble the most competitive squad possible to face the São Paulo rival.

Michael's injury was a blow for Flamengo, as the player has been an important part of the squad. His absence was felt in several recent games, especially in the Brazilian Championship and in the previous stages of the Copa do Brasil. Since the physical problem was detected, the club has adopted an aggressive strategy to speed up the striker's recovery, involving frequent physiotherapy sessions and muscle work.

Peñarol, opponent of Flamengo in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores final, took a strong stance against racism. In an official note released through its communication channels, the Uruguayan club announced strict measures to combat any type of racist behavior on the part of its fans during games. According to the statement, anyone identified as committing acts of racism will be severely punished, being expelled not only from the stadium, but also banned from visiting any other club premises.

This initiative takes place in a context of increasing pressure for part of federations, clubs and fans so that discriminatory attitudes, especially at sporting events, are eradicated. Conmebol, organizer of the Libertadores, has also been emphatic in its fight against racism and has already applied sanctions to clubs whose fans were caught carrying out acts of this type in previous matches. In line with this movement, Peñarol reinforced its commitment to an inclusive and respectful sporting environment.

The decision of Peñarolis a response to growing concerns about episodes of racism which, unfortunately, they have become more frequent in South American football. In recent years, the topic has gained even more relevance in continental competitions, such as the Libertadores, where clubs from different countries face each other and the presence of mass fans can generate tensions. Clubs like Flamengo have already faced situations in which their players were targets of racist attacks in international matches.

Flamengo, which has already spoken out publicly on several occasions on the issue, has a zero tolerance policy towards any racist demonstration. The Brazilian team has also been involved in episodes where its players were victims of racial insults in international competitions. Peñarol's firm stance is seen as a positive step to prevent further incidents from occurring in matches between the two teams.

David Luiz recently completed three years at Flamengo and does not hide the identification he created with the club during this period. After 14 years in Europe, he defines the current period as one of the best of his career. In an interview with the Copa City Studio podcast, the defender spoke about his relationship with fans and stated that Vini Jr, the Red and Black's creation, could win the Ballon d'Or.

David has 123 games, three goals and two assists since 2021. "It's one of the most beautiful pages of my career after many years in Europe to have the opportunity to return to Brazil and play for Flamengo," he said.

"Flamengo would not be great if there wasn't the Nation, the fans, this love, if the stadium wasn't full every game and everywhere we go. It's a fan base that truly loves, it's living fully, dedicatedly. anything in your life, with this pure feeling, you feel. This whole atmosphere that surrounds Flamengo, is felt. Flamengo moves me, it brings me every day, when I wake up, the desire to fight. , sadness, but it's what moves us. Being part of this is a sign that you're alive, it's a sign that Flamengo makes you live in a different way."

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Created by Ninho do Urubu, Vini Jr is one of the competitors for the Ballon d'Or. David Luiz believes that the young man can take the prize. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on October 28th.

"[He can win] without a doubt, he's already proven that. Last year was perhaps his best season. He's fighting with all the other greats talents that are now reigning in football."

David was champion of the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil in 2022, as well as Carioca in 2024, but suffered a severe blow in the defeat to Palmeiras in 2021. "In 2021 we lost the Libertadores and for me it was a huge blow. I thought it would be the first time in my career that I would win a title in an "easy" way because I would already reach the icing on the cake, I reached the semi-final. life is nothing easy, we lost. In 2022 we managed to make a huge turnaround in the middle of a tremendous season. It doesn't matter how it starts, it doesn't matter how it ends. Flamengo deserved to be enjoying this era of titles and putting the club where it deserves."

At 37 years old, David Luiz is the oldest in Flamengo's current squad, but he still doesn't think about stopping. He has a contract until the end of this year and is awaiting Fla's wishes to renew. "I want to play as long as I love football. I play for love, that's what moves me. I work to be able to play, but as long as there is love there will be discipline and responsibility."

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