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Brazilian under-20 team: coach Ramon Menezes calls up 4 Flamengo players
The athletes were called up for training and friendlies on this FIFA Date
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The Brazilian under-20 team will have another session of training and friendlies with coach Ramon Menezes. On this FIFA Date, the Amarelinha coach called up four Flamengo players: They are: Iago, João Victor, Matheus Gonçalves and Rayan Lucas.
The midfielder and the two defenders from Mais Querido appeared on the first list released by the Brazilian team. Matheus Gonçalves was among the last-minute players. This is because, last Friday (30), the midfielder was included on the list in place of Alisson, from Atlético-MG, who was cut due to injury.
Under-20 PREPARATION
In addition to training at Granja Comary, the athletes called up by the Brazilian team will have two friendlies against Mexico. The first will take place on Thursday (5). The second will be on Sunday (8). It is worth noting that both games will be played at 6:30 pm, in São Januário.
HIGHLIGHT OF MATHEUS GONÇALVES
Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's main highlights in the winning the under-20 World Cup against Olympiacos. Thus, reinforcing the team led by Filipe Luís, the midfielder played a fundamental role in Mais Querido's turnaround.
OTHER PLAYERS FROM MAIS Querido IN THE SELECTION
In addition the young midfielder, Rayan Lucas, Iago and João Victor were also in the squad that won the World Cup. Furthermore, young people were also part of the team that won the Libertadores in the category.
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Flamengo is defeated by Bragantino and falls early from Copinha 2025
Mais Querido was unable to find its footing on the field and saw its opponent take advantage of defensive errors to consolidate the result
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Last Monday night (13),Flamengofaced Bragantino in the second phase of the Copinha 2025. However, Mais Querido was unable to find itself on the field and ended up being eliminated early in the competition, after losing by a score of 3 to 1.
Despite having a good team,Flamengo was unable to demonstrate this on the field and it didn't take long for them to score the first goal. That's because, after ten minutes, Felipe Ramos made it 1-0 for Bragantino. In the final stretch of the first stage, Rubro-Negro suffered a blackout. At 28', Marcelinho increased, while at 29', Raoni made it 3-0 for the São Paulo team.
With the result built on the In the first half,Bragantino merely managed the score. Flamengotried to reduce the loss by having more offensive volume. Thus, Mais Querido only managed to score in stoppage time, with a great goal from Fred, from outside the area.
CAMPAIGN IN COPINHA
With the defeat and early elimination this past Monday (13), Flamengo's campaign in Copinha was below expectations. Rubro-Negro played four matches in the tournament, with two defeats, against Bragantino and Zumbi-AL, and two victories, against Cruzeiro-AL and EC São Bernardo, both in the first phase.
FOCUS ON THE REST OF THE SEASON
With the elimination, Flamengo now focuses on the state and national tournaments that it will have throughout the current season. Mais Querido will compete in the Campeonato Carioca, the Brasileirãoand the Copa do Brasil in the remainder of 2025.
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Striker reveals he rejected a Dutch club due to his dream of playing for Flamengo
Player was important in the match against São Bernardo in Copinha and told Mengão: “I dream of playing for my favorite team”
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Striker Bill, featured for Flamengo in the Copinha at score two goals against EC São Bernardo in the last round of the group stage, does not hide his passion for the club. A red-black fan since childhood, the 18-year-old spoke about his relationship with Mais Querido, comparisons with stars revealed at Ninho do Urubu and the dreams he seeks to fulfill with Manto Sagrado.
With a contract valid until the end of 2026 and a termination fine set at R$ 300 million, Bill revealed, in an interview with ESPN, his pride in be compared to names like Vini Jr. and Lucas Paquetá, two former Flamengo players who shine in world football . Despite this, the striker remains humble and reinforces his desire to forge his own path at the club.
"Being compared to big names from Flamengo's academy is an honor, right? Vini Jr. and Paquetá are among the best in the world world. But everyone has their own story, their style. I hope to be able to build mine here at Flamengo and throughout my career", said Bill.
Rejection of PSV's proposal
Bill also commented on the proposal he received from PSV Eindhoven, from The Netherlands , when he was just 15 years old. At the time, both Flamengo and the athlete were sought, but the young man chose to remain at his favorite club.
"This proposal (from PSV) came when I was just 15 years old. But it was my decision to stay because I have the dream of playing professionally for my team. heartand I'm working hard to make this a reality," he declared.
Dream realized at the Copinha
Playing in his first edition of the Copinha, Bill highlighted the importance of the tournament in his career. For the striker, playing in the biggest youth competition in the world, especially for Flamengo, is a dream come true. He also projected the search for the title after qualifying for the knockout stages.
"Playing the Copinha is like making a dream come true. Since I was a child, I've always wanted to compete in this competition, even more so for my favorite team. It's an honor. If we continue working with the same focus and motivation, we have a chance to fightfor the title", said the striker.
Regarding the decisive goals against EC São Bernardo, which guaranteed Flamengo in the next phase, Bill did not hide his emotion: "I always dreamed of this moment, being able to score a goal in the Copinha. And I was able to do this for Flamengo, which, as I said, is my favorite team."
Next challenge
With Bill on the field, Flamengo will face Bragantino this Monday (13), at < b>9:30 pm, in Mogi das Cruzes. The match, valid for the knockout stage, will be decisive to guarantee classification for the round of 16 of the Copinha.
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Flamengo x Bragantino: where to watch live and time - 2nd phase of Copinha 2025
Mais Querido takes the field this Monday night (13) to try to qualify for the next stage of the competition
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Os Garotos do Ninho will try to qualify for the next phase of the Copinha this Monday (13). Flamengo enters the field at 9:30 pm, in a clash against Bragantino. See below where to watch live.
WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X BRAGANTINO
Mais Querido needed to find a place for the second phase of Copinha in the last round of the group stage. This is because Rubro-Negro ended up losing to Zumbi-AL in the second round and was unable to advance the classification immediately.
In this way, red and black fans who want to follow Mais Querido against Bragantino in the Copinha will only have one option. This is because only SporTV, a closed channel, will broadcast the confrontation live throughout Brazil.
PROBABLE LINEUP
Coach Raphael Bahia should repeat the same team who beat São Bernardo in the last match. This is because the coach has not made major changes to the starting 11. However, the biggest casualty of the squad is Joshua, one of the group's highlights, who was injured and was treated again in Rio. His replacement should be Lucas Vieira. Furthermore, Ryan Roberto should start on the bench once again.
Probable Flamengo lineup : Caio Barone; Gusttavo, Pedro Lemos, Johnny and Germano; Luis Aucélio (C), Pedro Leão and Lucas Vieira; Douglas Telles, Bill and Felipe Lima.
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