
Soccer
14 Out 2024 | 08:51 |
With a 2025 full of competitions, including the new Club World Cup, Flamengo will need to reinforce its squad significantly to withstand the challenges of the season. With this in mind, the club is already observing market opportunities and players who will be free next year, as is the case with the German world champions Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller, who won the title in Brazil in 2014.
Both players, with a successful career at Bayern Munich, they could be on the verge of a reform within the German club, which has sought to rejuvenate its squad in recent years, a base for the German national team in the past.
Müller, currently 35, and Neuer, 38, are two of the most experienced on the team and continue to play as starters under under the command of Vincent Kompany. However, despite still playing regularly this season, the future of both is uncertain.
At the start of this European season, Thomas Müller has presented excellent numbers, with eight games played and six direct participation in goals, with three goals scored and three assists.
On the other hand, Neuer, after a serious injury that sidelined him for almost two seasons, returned to the starting line-up this year. Even at the age of 38, he has proven in his eight appearances so far why he is still considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Neuer and Müller at Flamengo for the World Cup?
Although heavyweight reinforcements like Müller and Neuer may seem ideal for Flamengo in the new World Cup, the two players have contract with Bayern Munich until the end of the 2024/2025 season. This means that unless their contracts are terminated or not renewed, they will still be linked to the German club until the end of Junenext year.
This way, even if Flamengo were interested, the players would not arrive in time to participate in the new Club World Cup, since The tournament is scheduled to take place between June 15th and July 13th, 2025, being the event that ends the European season.
In search of qualification, Galo plays with the advantage of a draw, while Mais Querido needs to win away from home; spiritual forecast points to balance
05 Ago 2025 | 20:34 |
Atlético-MG and Flamengo face each other again this Wednesday (6), at 7 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be held at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , with live broadcast on the Premiere and Sportv channels.
In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Galo won 1-0, which guarantees them the advantage of playing for a draw . Meanwhile, the Rio de Janeiro Red-Black team needs a simple victory to take the decision to penalties or win by two goals to guarantee direct qualification.
Psychic Luiz Filho, known for his channel Renascer das Cartas, shared his spiritual predictions for the clash between the Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro teams. According to him, the cards reveal a balanced outlook, but slightly favorable to the home team . " Atlético-MG came with the High Priestess card. This indicates a good understanding of the game and strategic preparation. The club will know how to capitalize on the result and turn it into an advantage," said the psychic.
For the Mais Querido side , the reading was less comfortable : " Flamengo also has a difficult card, which is the "Hanged Man" card, of resilience. They'll need to use their creative side. I see a lot of balance; Atlético-MG will have a good start. Flamengo may struggle, but they'll have a lethal outcome. However, I see more possibilities for Atlético-MG."
2006 (Quarterfinals): Fla 4x1 (Maracanã) / 0x0 (Mineirão) – Flamengo advanced
2014 (Semifinal): Fla 2x0 (Maracanã) / Atlético 4x1 (Mineirão) – Atlético advanced
2022 (Round of 16): Atlético 2x1 (Mineirão) / Fla 2x0 (Maracanã) – Flamengo advanced
2024 (Final): Flamengo champion.
Galo plays with the advantage of a draw after winning at Maracanã, while Mais Querido needs to reverse the score and has important absences
05 Ago 2025 | 19:45 |
Atlético-MG and Flamengo face off this Wednesday (6) in a decisive duel for the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The match takes place at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , and will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.
In the first leg, played at Maracanã, the Minas Gerais team won 1-0 and now has the advantage of a draw to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro , coached by Filipe Luís, needs a simple one-goal victory to take the final to penalties. A win by two or more goals will advance directly to the next stage of the tournament.
Atlético is in good form. Cuca's team has won its last two matches. First, it beat Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16, despite playing away from home. Last weekend, in a Brazilian Championship match, the Minas Gerais team dominated Red Bull Bragantino and emerged with a 2-1 victory.
On the red-and-black side, coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with important absences. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo are not on the roster due to workload constraints, a result of the season's backlog of matches. Flamengo 's mission will be to win with authority away from home to maintain its chance of winning another Copa do Brasil title. The club has won the title in 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024.
📅 Date and time: Wednesday, August 6th, at 7pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: MRV Arena, Belo Horizonte (MG)
📺 Live broadcast: Sportv and Premiere
🟨 Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)
🚩 Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS)
🖥️ VAR: Wagner Reway (SC)
Atlético-MG (Coach: Cuca) Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello.
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis) Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
The Brazilian national team striker's name was speculated on Mais Querido, but transfer fees and salary make the deal unfeasible.
05 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |
Given Flamengo's recent difficulties in signing a new number 9, a speculated name has resurfaced among fans: Gabriel Jesus . The Brazilian national team striker, currently at Arsenal in England, has reportedly been placed on the London club's transfer list for the next transfer window.
The asking price is around £30 million (approximately R$191 million at the current exchange rate) . The push for attacking reinforcements gained momentum after rejections from players like Lucas Beltrán and Mehdi Taremi, who opted to remain in European football.
Despite being one of the most mentioned names by fans on social media and specialized forums, Gabriel Jesus' arrival in Brazilian football is considered extremely unlikely at this time. Arsenal's proposed fee is far above the financial reality of South American football, even for a club with significant investment power like Flamengo .
In addition to the high transfer fee required, the player's current salary—comparable to Premier League standards—would pose an even greater challenge. The English club, seeking to balance its finances and make room for reinforcements in other positions, sees the Brazilian striker as one of its main bargaining chips in the next window.
Flamengo 's board continues to monitor the market for a center forward who fits the profile desired by Filipe Luís's coaching staff. After frustrations in negotiations with players who opted to remain on the Old Continent, the club is seeking viable alternatives that can strengthen the squad without compromising its financial planning.