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28 Mar 2025 | 10:34 |
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Despite being in charge of the current Brazilian champion, Renato Paiva does not consider Botafogo to be the main candidate for the 2025 Brazilian Championship title. In an interview with the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the coach admitted that Flamengo and Palmeiras are the strongest teams in the competition, mainly due to the high investment and the quality of the squad.
According to Paiva, Flamengo has a balanced group, where starters and reserves have the same technical level, while Palmeiras strengthened itself with important signings in the last transfer window. However, the coach stressed that football does not always follow logic and that Botafogo will seek to prove on the field its ability to overcome its rivals.
BOTAFOGO COACH HIGHLIGHTS QUALITY OF THE TEAM
— In theory and in terms of investment, yes ( Flamengo and Palmeiras are favorites in the Brasileirão), but since theory is often contradicted by practice, we want to show, in practice, that we are better than them. Whether we will succeed or not, I don't know. Flamengo has two teams, the coach looks at the bench and has 11 of the same level, Palmeiras signed two great players, Paulinho and Vítor Roque, plus Lucas Evangelista — said Renato Paiva to the newspaper A Bola.
Botafogo's commander stressed that the challenge will be enormous, but he remains confident in the team's strength to compete on equal terms against competitors who are better structured financially.
RENATO PAIVA REMEMBERS EXPERIENCE IN BAHIA
In the same interview, Renato Paiva recalled his time at Bahia in 2023 and highlighted that he has matured as a coach since then. He won the state title, reached the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, but faced difficulties in the Brazilian Championship, fighting against relegation before leaving the club.
— Without a doubt. After my experience at Bahia, where I think we did a good job – we won a (state) title, reached the quarterfinals in the World Cup, when we were eliminated on penalties (by Grêmio), but in the Brazilian Championship, yes, we suffered more – I am a much more prepared coach. Even though they are different realities, I took over Bahia during a rebuild, coming from the Série B, year zero of Grupo City, 25 new players. Now I arrive at Botafogo, Brazilian and Libertadores champion, with a complete squad, despite arrivals and departures — added the coach.
Northeast Cup champion, the midfielder highlighted changes in the coach's management style in relation to his time at Mengão and highlighted the coach's evolution
08 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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With no round of the Brasileirão during the FIFA Date , the Sportv Closing program featured Everton Ribeiro this Sunday (8). The midfielder, champion of the Copa do Nordeste for Bahia the day before , gave a live interview via video conference directly from Salvador.
During the conversation, the player discussed his partnership with Rogério Ceni, with whom he had previously worked at Flamengo , and highlighted the coach's evolution. For Everton Ribeiro, Ceni presents a more updated style and is closer to the group compared to his time in charge of the Rubro-Negro.
" I believe Rogério (Ceni) has been updating himself, and he's also been changing his approach to the group. I see a huge difference from what he was like with Flamengo ," said the Bahia midfielder.
According to Everton Ribeiro, Rogério Ceni's drive to win remains a hallmark, but the coach has learned to balance pressure and squad management. " Today, he can identify when a player isn't doing well and has the sensitivity to talk to them and offer a word of encouragement. That makes a difference in the atmosphere ," the midfielder stated.
He also highlighted that Ceni has given space to the young players from the academy, as was the case in the final against Confiança . For Ribeiro, this approach contributes to the development of the athletes and strengthens the squad.
At the end of 2023, Everton Ribeiro chose to end his time at Flamengo , refusing the one-year renewal offered by the Rio de Janeiro club . At Bahia, he signed a two-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Red-black fans will have access to the visiting section of Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with tickets costing R$180 and sales starting on September 9th with priority
08 Set 2025 | 19:48 |
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The match between Juventude and Flamengo , valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, will be played on September 14th, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Tickets for the visiting fans cost R$ 180 and will be available exclusively on the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br
Ticket sales will begin on September 9th at 2 p.m., with priority given to members of the Sem Fronteiras and Nação Maraca 1 (1-star) plans. Throughout the same day and the following day, sales will gradually be rolled out to other plans until reaching the general public online on September 10th at 6 p.m. The deadline for purchases and cancellations is September 12th at 10 a.m.
Flamengo has not played since a 1-1 draw against Grêmio on August 31st, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The calendar, which had been intense since before the Club World Cup , was softened by the FIFA World Cup break, between September 1st and 10th.
This break gave the squad a breather, having faced a marathon of recent commitments. The break was crucial for physical recovery and tactical adjustments, as well as allowing injured players to regain better conditions before the September season.
Even with the Copa do Brasil elimination to Atlético-MG, which initially seemed to open up more space in the calendar, the CBF made adjustments that kept the schedule tight . The coaching staff is taking advantage of the FIFA International Closure period to strengthen preparations for the decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores da América, as well as the fight for top spot in the Brasileirão.
Former Mais Querido, the midfielder has not been called up to the Brazilian National Team since he transferred to Europe, but his club teammate guarantees that Carlo Ancelott
08 Set 2025 | 19:24 |
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Gerson's departure to Zenit St. Petersburg in the last transfer window changed the course of his recent career. The midfielder, a fixture on the Brazilian national team, has not been mentioned by Carlo Ancelotti since the transfer . The deal brought in €25 million (approximately R$160 million at the time) for the Mais Querido's coffers, a sum paid upfront by the Russian club.
Luiz Henrique, Gerson 's teammate at Zenit, revealed that he maintains close contact with the former Mengão player and highlighted that both have sought to maintain focus and physical fitness for a future opportunity with the national team.
"We talk daily. Gerson and I told each other to stay 100%, because Carlo Ancelotti has already said he's monitoring all the players. It doesn't matter if the athlete is in Russia or England," said Luiz Henrique.
The striker also emphasized that the Brazilian national team coach has been repeating that everyone is being watched: " Just because we're in Russia doesn't mean we're no longer being seen. We're maintaining our dedication, because the opportunity can always come, " he added.
Despite the multi-million dollar transfer, Gerson has yet to replicate the prominence he enjoyed at Flamengo at Zenit. In Brazil, he established himself as a starter and an important player for the national team under Carlo Ancelotti. However, his adaptation to Russian football has been more difficult, which may have contributed to his absence from recent call-ups.
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