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FLAMENGO COACH SAYS HE TRUSTS THE EVOLUTION OF THE WOMEN'S TEAM: THEY ARE NOT YET AT THE PHYSICAL PEAK..."

Maurício Salgado ruled out pressure on Mais Querido athletes

24 Fev 2024 | 08:34 |

Aiming to reach the same sporting level as the professional men's team, Flamengoinvested heavily and reformulated the women's squad for 2024. With important names such as Cristiane, Gabi Barbieri and Djeni, Mais Querido promises to be competitive this season, but the team has faced difficulties in first matches.

Still without a rapport and with the team assimilating the new game model, Mais Querido comes from two consecutive defeats, to Ferroviária and Botafogo, in the Supercopa do Brasil and in the Copa Rio. Even with the troubled start, the results do not scare coach Maurício Salgado.

EVOLUTION OF THE TEAM

The coach of Mais Querido gave an interview to the portal "Mundo Rubro Negro", and spoke about the team's current stage of the season. He also ruled out that the squad is feeling any kind of pressure and demonstrated confidence in the team's evolution.

“At the beginning of the season, we focus on the work, the issue of evolution. First, when you are at the beginning of your work, it is about evolution, performance and results. We are satisfied with the level of evolution, as it is still pre-season. Players who arrived and who were already there are not yet at their physical peak”, he began.

PRESSURE ON THE WOMEN'S TEAM

Maurício was also asked if the bad results at the beginning of the season have an impact on the players' emotions. He replied that they are very calm with the pressure from the fans.

"We have experienced players, as well as young talents with a lot of experience. So, in terms of pressure dynamics, we understand that playing in a team like this At such a size there is natural pressure. But we try to transform this into positive pressure. There is the impact of wanting to win, of not having won, this leaves us dissatisfied, but not with a lack of security, of confidence", he stated.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

FLAMENGO COACH SAYS HE TRUSTS THE EVOLUTION OF THE WOMEN'S TEAM: THEY ARE NOT YET AT THE PHYSICAL PEAK..."

Maurício Salgado ruled out pressure on Mais Querido athletes

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