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Gerson's father and manager speaks out about the former Flamengo player's possible departure
31 Ago 2025 | 16:21
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30 Ago 2025 | 15:45 |
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Amid the call-ups for the FIFA Date, coach Marcelo Bielsa surprised by leaving Nicolás de la Cruz out of Uruguay's list for the last two games of the Qualifiers . In a press conference this Friday (29), the coach detailed the reasons for not calling the Flamengo midfielder .
Bielsa on Flamengo's De La Cruz: "It's not appropriate to force him to play"
"De La Cruz's process is as follows: even though he's a reserve, he won't be called up. We understand he's healthy, but we believe it's best for him to get back to playing consistently at the club first . It's not appropriate to force him to play for the national team without first being fully reintegrated into competitive football," Bielsa stated.
The coach also highlighted the importance of the player, but reinforced that the preparation time between arrival and the game would be insufficient to use him at a high level, ensuring that it is necessary for the midfielder to return to his best competitive form at the club, before returning to the national team list.
De La Cruz's absence comes amid a recent episode. Last month, Flamengo 's then-doctor, José Luiz Runco, stated in a messaging group that the midfielder had a chronic and irreversible knee injury. The statement resonated nationwide, generating internal unease. The club fired the professional and intensified its support for the athlete.
Recovered, the Uruguayan returned to wear the red-black shirt in the historic 8-0 victory over Vitória, last Monday (25). De La Cruz came on in the second half, played for 20 minutes, completed 95% of his passes and had 100% success in his throws.
With the midfielder available again, Flamengo faces Grêmio this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (on open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
On an afternoon at a packed Maracanã, the Mais Querido team plays well and beats the team from Rio Grande do Sul and guarantees leadership in the Brasileirão during the FIFA DATE
31 Ago 2025 | 17:55 |
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The duel between Flamengo and Grêmio this Sunday (31) , valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, ended in a 1-1 draw at Maracanã. Mais Querido opened the scoring at the beginning of the second half with Arrascaeta, but saw goalkeeper Tiago Volpi convert a penalty and leave everything equal in the final stretch of the match.
The first half was marked by Flamengo 's control, maintaining possession but struggling to overcome Mano Menezes's tight marking. Pedro and Léo Pereira's key chances came from moves that forced Volpi into crucial saves and Noriega into a clearance on the line. For Grêmio, counterattacks were ineffective, and Rossi barely played in the first 45 minutes.
Just seven minutes into the second half, Mengão managed to convert the pressure into a goal . After a quick exchange of passes, Arrascaeta exchanged passes with Pedro and shot low, leaving Volpi with no chance, sending the red-and-black fans into an eruption in the stands.
However, the balance returned in the 37th minute. Pavón attempted a cross from the right, but the ball deflected off Ayrton Lucas's hand inside the box . The referee awarded the penalty, which goalkeeper Tiago Volpi skillfully converted: the ball went into one corner, Rossi into the other.
After the equalizer, Flamengo launched an attack. Bruno Henrique and Emerson Royal came on to provide some breathing room, but their attempts were thwarted by the Gaucho team's marking and Volpi's solid defense . With the result, Flamengo remains in the lead, but its lead in the standings is under pressure.
The defender received a controversial card against Grêmio and will be a confirmed absence for Mengão's next game, which will have other important absences.
31 Ago 2025 | 17:32 |
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Flamengo took to the field this Sunday (31) against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, but already has a confirmed problem for the next commitment. Defender Léo Ortiz received a yellow card in the first half and will serve a suspension against Juventude.
The warning came in the 44th minute, after a tackle in which the defender disarmed an opponent. Despite the clean play, referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva deemed it a foul and penalized the number 3 , sparking protests from the red-and-blacks.
Without Ortiz, the team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field only on September 14 , against Juventude, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in a duel valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão .
In addition to the defender's suspension, Flamengo already knows it will be without Erick Pulgar. The midfielder is recovering from a fractured right foot and is expected to return only at the end of September. Full-back Alex Sandro, with a calf injury, and midfielder Jorginho, with muscle pain, are also doubtful for the next match.
The red-and-black squad will have a two-week break due to the FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian national team will play the last two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers : Chile on September 4th and Bolivia on the 9th.
The debut of the master sponsor on the red-and-black shirt featured 3D mosaics, 40,000 inflatable balloons and a show by artists during halftime of the game against Grêmio
31 Ago 2025 | 17:17 |
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Flamengo's entry onto the field this Sunday (31), against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, was marked by a big party at Maracanã. The celebration was highlighted by the official debut of Betano as the team's master sponsor , with special actions in the stands.
In the North and South sectors, 3D mosaics displaying the red-black and white uniforms took shape , while 40,000 inflatable balloons with the jersey designs were distributed to fans. Personalized crests were also part of the celebration, reinforcing the brand's debut atmosphere.
During halftime, Betano prepared a special show featuring artists associated with the red-and-black universe, such as Alexandre Pires and Bruno from Sorriso Maroto . The contract between the parties runs until the end of 2028 and is expected to generate approximately R$900 million in revenue for the club.
In addition to being featured in the most prestigious space on the main uniform , the brand will also be present on training uniforms, on the Mengão Team (Olympic sports) and on the women's volleyball team (Sesc).
Another highlight of the match was the return of Torcida Jovem, one of the club's main supporters groups. To celebrate the occasion, a special mosaic was created in the East section with the phrase "We are Flamengo," highlighting the power of the stands in the celebration.
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