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YOU MUST LISTEN! ZICO GIVES ADVICE TO THE FLAMENGO STAR AND ADMITS TO HELPING FOR HIS RENEWAL

"I had the opportunity to talk to him and I showed him that this is what football is: ups and downs", said the Mais Querido idol

24 Mar 2024 | 09:19 |

The Gabigol may not be good since 2023, but he has the strong support of Zico. The greatest idol in Flamengo's history trusts in the recovery of the current number 10 and even gave advice, when they met in January, to help him get out of the bad moment, in Pedro's reserve.

" I had the opportunity to talk to him and I showed him that this is what football is about: ups and downs. At the moment when you are down, you have to be better prepared than the one who is playing, so that, when you have the chance, you can show that you can be the owner of the position", he told the newspaper O Dia.

The bad phase began with physical problems in 2023, but Gabigol also lost space with Tite, who opted for Pedro, who doesn't give his teammate any space by scoring many goals. Having a deep knowledge of what Flamengo is, Zico sees the number 10 as capable of turning the game around and defended him.

"From what I saw, he is training well, in good physical and technical condition and is waiting for an opportunity. Gabigol made history at Flamengo, regardless of what he does from now on. He has always understood what it means to wear the team's shirt and has shown himself to be a great professional. Of course, as a young man, sometimes there is something that he likes more and such, but I see a moment of preference for a tactical scheme from the coach", he assessed.

The red-black idol also minimized the weight of the number 10 shirt of the Flamengo on Gabigol's drop in performance, who took on the number in 2023: "I don't think so (weighed the number 10 shirt). In fact, today's shirts are much lighter (laughs)."

Ahead phase and questions about performance, negotiations for renewal have been dragging on since last year. With a contract until the end of the year, Gabigol has not yet reached an agreement with the board and has seen conversations suspended in recent months. But if it depends on Zico, the striker will remain for many years. "Whether he will stay or not, there are people prepared to know that. On my team, I would always like to have him", he warned.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

YOU MUST LISTEN! ZICO GIVES ADVICE TO THE FLAMENGO STAR AND ADMITS TO HELPING FOR HIS RENEWAL