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WITHOUT SPACE ON THE TEAM, FLAMENGO STAR STANDS OUT IN POLL ABOUT THE CLUB'S BIGGEST IDOLS

Big name of the 2019 generation, the star was mentioned by 8 out of 10 of Flamengo fans in a poll about the greatest idols in history

Gabigol and Bruno Henrique / Disclosure
Gabigol and Bruno Henrique / Disclosure

18 Abr 2024 | 19:49 |

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Gabigol is definitely present in the hall of greatest idols in Flamengo's history. Suspended for doping fraud and possibly living his last year with Manto Sagrado, Gabi is already immortalized by his Libertadores title goals, more than 150 goals for the club and could become the greatest champion in history. Therefore, it is no surprise that his name is remembered by many fans in a poll about Mengão's biggest idols.


Journalist Raisa Simplicio, from the Goal portal, asked 10 red and black fans about the club's three biggest idols at the door of Maracanã before a match. Zico was mentioned nine times and was logically isolated in first place, but Gabigol's presence in eight lists drew a lot of attention and made the striker finish in second place.


Galinho overcomes generational barriers and is always the first to be mentioned, but Gabriel has built an impressive idolatry with younger fans. The center forward's name was chosen naturally by the Red and Blacks of more recent generations, without the need to think about putting a name after Zico. The only ones who didn't mention Gabriel were fans who followed Flamengo's generation from the 80s, completing the podium with Leandro and Júnior.


Other names from the 2019 generation who were remembered were those who remain at the club: Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta. In addition to Everton Ribeiro, who alongside Gabigol made up the only two choices for a red-black child and exposes the influence that current players have on the future of today's young red-black players. See below how the final count turned out:

Zico- 9


Gabigol-8

Júnior-5

Leandro-3

Leandro-3

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Adriano Imperador-2

Romario-1

Bruno Henrique-1

Arrascaeta-1

Everton Ribeiro- 1



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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

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In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.


Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"


"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.


TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.


"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.


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Former Flamengo player is reprimanded for comparing Arrascaeta and Neymar: “try hard…”

Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star

Zinho makes a comparison between Flamengo's Arrascaeta and Neymar when citing Santos' difficulties - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Zinho makes a comparison between Flamengo's Arrascaeta and Neymar when citing Santos' difficulties - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |

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Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.


Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"


Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.


ARRASCAETA SHINES IN THE 2025 SEASON

While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.


Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).


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Flamengo Women faces São Paulo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17)

Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition

Flamengo Women's team faces São Paulo at Morumbis in the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup in a single game for a spot in the next phase - photo: reproduction
Flamengo Women's team faces São Paulo at Morumbis in the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup in a single game for a spot in the next phase - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.


São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.


FLAMENGO MOMENT


Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.

BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S CUP AWARDS


Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.

MATCH DETAILS

📅 Date: 9/17/2025

⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)

📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)

📺 Broadcast: SporTV

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Coach: Thiago Viana.

Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.


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