NICO DE LA CRUZ SITUATION WORRIES FLAMENGO FOR LIBERTADORES

Flamengo fans had two reasons to celebrate this Sunday (23). In addition to the 1-0 victory against Fluminense, the club received the news that the Gasologista land will be expropriated by the City of Rio de Janeiro. There, Rubro-Negro intends to build its own stadium. Cacau Cotta, Flamengo's director of external relations, detailed the next steps for the construction of the arena.

Cacau Cotta explained that the expropriation of the land now places the property under the responsibility of the city hall, and that the club has the resources necessary to acquire part of the land: "The land now belongs to the city hall. There is no legal dispute (...) What could arise in the future is a negotiation about the values...".

NEGOTIATION DETAILS

— "People sometimes get confused, because the mayor's decree is a decree that transfers the ownership of the land to the city hall. An expropriation does not imply a legal dispute. What may arise in the future is a negotiation of values. Soon, in 20, 30 days, there will be an auction, Flamengo has the necessary resources, and will pay for it. land the fair value, just as the city hall paid for the Gentileza Terminal. Flamengo will make the payment, so rest assured, there is no legal dispute. What could happen is just a discussion about land values", stated Cacau Cotta.

HISTORICAL MOMENT FOR THE CLUB

Cacau Cotta also celebrated the historic moment for Flamengo: "Let's celebrate, because today is a day of celebration with this beautiful victory. A difficult game against Fluminense is always a complicated game and (the stadium) represents a milestone in Flamengo's history. We've waited 130 years for this moment, haven't we? To finally have land to build our own stadium. Now it's President Landim's turn to explain, I gave you the details, for the mayor to explain, for (deputy) Pedro Paulo, who is by our side in this fight. That's what I always say, it's the red-black bench working in favor of Flamengo."
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXPROPRIATION

This Sunday morning (23), the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, and deputy Pedro Paulo recorded a video announcing the expropriation of the Gasometer land. The space belongs to an investment fund from Caixa Econômica Federal. Flamengo and the municipality tried to negotiate with the bank, but received no response, leading the City Hall to order the expropriation.

In a classic valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo beat Fluminense 1-0 this Sunday afternoon (23), at Maracanã. The goal that guaranteed the victory was scored by Pedro, from a penalty, keeping Mengão in the isolated lead of the competition with 24 points.

The match was marked by a controversial move in the 40th minute of the second half. Bruno Henrique was brought down in the area by Calegari, resulting in a penalty that Pedro converted, shooting into the middle of the goal and guaranteeing the red-black victory. The decision generated many complaints from Fluminense, who considered the marking incorrect.

TITE PRAISES FLAMENGO'S PERFORMANCE

< After the game, coach Tite praised the team's performance, highlighting the superiority and fairness of the result. “They are two great teams. It's one of the best Libertadores campaigns. I have great gratitude for Paulo Angioni (Fluminense football director). We are not enemies. There is respect for our work. We deserve to win. We quickly regained the ball on the outside to leave the team compact. It was gratifying. We deserved it regardless of when we scored the goal", said Tite.

RUBRO-BLACK SUPERIORITY AND MISSINGS

< Even with physical problems and absences due to the Copa América, Flamengo proved to be superior to Fluminense. Although they had less possession of the ball, Rubro-Negro was more dangerous, forcing the opponent to make mistakes and creating clear opportunities. Lack of aim almost complicated the situation, but the penalty conceded by Bruno Henrique was decisive.
SITUATION IN BRASILEIRÃO

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Four Flamengo players arrived in the United States this Sunday (09), focusing on the Copa América. The quartet formed by Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña arrived on American soil to reinforce the preparation of the Uruguayan National Team.

Uruguay divided the squad called up for the Copa América into two groups. Thus, one part stayed in the United States for a friendly against Mexico last week and the other used the National Team's CT in Montevideo to start activities. The four Flamengo players were in the Uruguayan capital before heading to the North American country.

Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña arrived in Miami in the early afternoon and have already met with the Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa at the hotel where the Uruguayan National Team is staying. Therefore, Flamengo's four players are now fully committed to Uruguay for the Copa América.

The quartet left Brazil last Monday (03), heading to Montevideo. This is because the four players trained on physical and technical issues at the local team's CT. However, with their arrival in the United States, the Red and Blacks now begin tactical work with Marcelo Bielsa.

It is worth remembering that the Copa América takes place between June 20th and July 14th. Uruguay of Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña is in Group C, alongside the United States, Panama and Bolivia. Erick Pulgar's Chile occupies Group A, alongside Argentina, Peru and Canada. Without Flamengo representatives, Brazil is in Group D, along with Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica.

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