SURPRISE FOR ANYONE? FLAMENGO IS MOST RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL STADIUMS IN 2024

Arrascaeta, currently enjoying one of the best moments of his career, hasn't just captivated Flamengo fans . The Uruguayan midfielder has also been attracting attention from players in Europe . A former teammate at Flamengo, Wesley even suggested signing the number 10 for Roma (ITA).

Wesley on Flamengo's possible reinforcement for Roma: "Arrascaeta would fit right in there"

While participating in a TNT Sports quiz, Wesley was asked which Flamengo player he would take to Roma. The full-back joked, "Can't it be the whole team?" When he said no, he added, " Arrascaeta would fit right in, wouldn't he ?!"

WESLEY AND ARRASCAETA'S TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO

The two players began playing together at Flamengo in 2022. While Arrascaeta was already a regular starter, Wesley struggled early in his career . However, he gained ground and established himself from the final stretch of 2024, under Filipe Luís.

During this period, Wesley participated in notable achievements with the Flamengo shirt : two Copa do Brasil (2022 and 2024), two Cariocas (2024 and 2025), a Libertadores (2022) and the Supercopa do Brasil (2025), being an absolute starter in the squad from 2024 onwards.

WESLEY'S CURRENT MOMENT

Currently at Roma, Wesley is also part of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian national team squad . The full-back started in the 3-0 victory over Chile on the 5th at Maracanã, but missed the 1-0 loss to Bolivia in El Alto.

After more than a week without official commitments due to the FIFA Date in September, the Flamengo squad returns to activities this Wednesday (10). After the break granted on Tuesday (09), the players will return to Ninho do Urubu, at 9:30 am (Brasília time), for a training session led by coach Filipe Luís.

TRAINING SEQUENCE UNTIL THE WEEKEND

According to the schedule released by the club, Flamengo will have five training sessions before the next Brasileirão game . In addition to this Wednesday, the squad will also work on Thursday (11), Friday (12) and Saturday (13), always in the morning. On Saturday, after the activity, the delegation will travel to Rio Grande do Sul, where they will face Juventude on Sunday (14). The travel time will still be defined by the club.

SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo heads into the resumption of the competition as the sole leader. With 47 points, the Rubro-Negro opened up a lead over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro, with 44, took over second place after Palmeiras' draw (43) against Corinthians, which dropped the São Paulo team to third place.

FIFA DATE COMES TO AN END

The suspension of the national calendar began on Monday (01) and ends this Wednesday (10). During the period, the teams played matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers , while the clubs waited to resume the competitions.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Juventude , for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Even in case of defeat, Mengão can maintain the leadership of the competition due to the goal difference criterion.

Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique remains at the center of debate in Brazilian football . The player was accused of causing a yellow card in 2023 during a match against Santos, with the aim of favoring his brother in sports betting.

Atlético-GO president on Flamengo's Bruno Henrique: "There must be equality for everyone"

After reviewing the case, the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) imposed a 12-game suspension and a R$60,000 fine on the athlete. The decision generated controversy, as many considered the sentence lenient given the severity of the charges , especially compared to harsher sanctions applied in similar incidents in Brazil.

CRITICISM OF ATLÉTICO-GO

One of those who spoke out was Adson Batista, president of Atlético Goianiense . In an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes News, the Dragão president criticized the disparity in the Sports Court's criteria , especially compared to other cases involving betting.

"There must be equality for everyone. Why is Bruno Henrique, wearing a Flamengo jersey, different? There were players who were out for a year, two years, and did the same thing ... Unfortunately, Brazil is a country of impunity," he declared.

Adson also extended his criticism to the Brazilian judiciary and the country's political leadership: "People say, 'Oh, I believe in justice.' I have serious doubts about the judiciary today . The example we have up there is the worst possible. Unfortunately, it's our country."

Finally, the leader called for the legislature to take a greater lead: " May our parliament, our Senate, take the reins and let everyone do their part . It's not just one Supreme Court that does everything. It judges, condemns, prohibits, does whatever it wants. Unfortunately, we are governed by this entity."

CAN BRUNO HENRIQUE PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Despite the suspension, Bruno Henrique remains free to compete in the Copa Libertadores, as the punishment only applies to tournaments organized by the CBF, such as the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil . According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo has already decided to appeal the decision, considering the 12-game suspension excessive. Therefore, the forward remains available for the matches against Estudiantes and possible subsequent stages of the continental competition.