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SAUDI ARABIAN TEAM ENTERS THE SCENE AND COULD TAKE A PLAYER WANTED BY FLAMENGO

The midfielder is a name that has been speculated for a long time at Mengão and now his future has been updated

Wendel and Claudinho /Disclosure
Wendel and Claudinho /Disclosure

18 Jun 2024 | 13:00 |

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One of the names that Flamengo is monitoring for the next transfer window is midfielder Claudinho, who is at Zenit. He had already been targeted by the CRF for a long time. He is an old dream of the Rubro-Negro Carioca board, just like Oscar. The two are names that have constantly been speculated on in the team in recent transfer windows.


Recently, it was reported that Claudinho had been offered to Mengão and that the Russian team would be willing to release the player. However, an update complicates the situation. Speculation echoed on the networks suggests that the athlete would be in the sights of the Arab World and this could distance him from Gávea for the 2024 sequence.


According to information published by communicator Diego Firmino, the speculation At the moment, a Saudi Arabian club would have made a good offer for the Brazilian. “There is buzz that he has a great proposal from Saudi”, the colleague published on his social media profile highlighting the new interest in the player.


He stood out in a great spell playing for Red Bull Bragantino. He would return to Brazilian football with the status of a major signing and would be an absolute starter in most Brazilian teams.

In the last European season, wearing the shirt of Zenit, from Russia, the number 11 made 43 appearances in total. He had 14 goal appearances, finding the net five times and providing nine assists.


In addition to Fla, he has also had his name speculated at Palmeiras. Let's wait for the transfer window to find out where the midfielder will play from the second half of 2024.


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Flamengo should have reinforcements for the clash with Estudiantes in the Libertadores

Players are expected to return to Mengão's starting lineup at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain unavailable for the decisive duel.

Bruno Henrique and Varela are expected to reinforce Flamengo against Estudiantes at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain out due to injuries - photo: reproduction
Bruno Henrique and Varela are expected to reinforce Flamengo against Estudiantes at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain out due to injuries - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 15:04 |

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Flamengo should have reinforcements for the clash this Thursday (17), at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes , at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela are the main names that should return to the team after absences last Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the Brazilian Championship.


Bruno Henrique returns to the team after feeling pain and undergoing a load control, while Varela, who returned from the FIFA Date with pubalgia, trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be included in the match.


CONFIRMED SHORTAGES


Despite the returns, Flamengo will still have significant absences. Midfielder Jorginho suffered a muscle edema in his left thigh and will miss the match against Estudiantes . Alex Sandro continues to treat a left calf injury.

In addition, midfielder Pulgar is in the final stages of recovery from surgery on his right foot and will have at least two weeks of physiotherapy training before rejoining the squad.


PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo 's likely lineup for the match is: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.



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Flamengo's José Boto is ironic about Financial Fair Play: "They don't even know..."

Mengão director demanded that the CBF establish a system to prevent clubs from spending more than they earn and made a comparison with a club

José Boto says that many people don't understand what the Financial Fair Play measure is - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
José Boto says that many people don't understand what the Financial Fair Play measure is - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 14:08 |

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Discussions about implementing financial fair play in Brazilian football continue to rage behind the scenes. This time, Flamengo's football director, José Boto, once again urged the CBF to implement the system in the country .


Flamengo's José Boto quips: "Financial fair play is something we should all do at home"


" People talk a lot about financial fair play, but they often don't know what it is . Financial fair play is something we should all practice at home: not spending more than we have. The problem is that some clubs engage in unfair competition, spending money they don't have, and leaving debts outstanding, including with players signed almost two years ago," he said in an interview with UOL.


Boto also highlighted that FIFA adopts strict penalties in cases involving European clubs, and argued that the same approach should be applied in Brazil: "When it involves European clubs, like Leixões or Estrela Amadora, FIFA takes action and they can't register anyone until they pay . This needs to be done here as well, otherwise it's unfair competition," he added.

FLAMENGO ALSO CHARGES INTERNACIONAL


In addition to the fair play debate, Flamengo is also actively involved in the CBF's National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) . The club is suing Internacional for non-payment of Thiago Maia's purchase, which was made in 2024. The agreement was for €4 million (approximately R$25 million), divided into ten installments. However, almost two years later, with the midfielder already established in Porto Alegre, Flamengo has still not received the amounts owed.

WHAT IS FINANCIAL FAIR PLAY?

Financial fair play is a set of rules aimed at balancing clubs' finances, preventing them from spending more than they earn and avoiding excessive debt. Flamengo , which has been investing responsibly for years, is one of the supporters of this measure . On the other hand, clubs like Corinthians, Atlético-MG, and Botafogo could face difficulties in adapting to the system.


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Probability points to a great chance of Flamengo winning the Brazilian title – check it out

A study by UFMG indicates that Mengão leads the race for the Brazilian title with a 46.3% chance; Cruzeiro and Palmeiras complete the trio with the greatest chance

Probability calculated by UFMG points to Flamengo as the favorite to win the 2025 Brasileirão title, followed by Cruzeiro and Palmeiras - photo: reproduction
Probability calculated by UFMG points to Flamengo as the favorite to win the 2025 Brasileirão title, followed by Cruzeiro and Palmeiras - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 14:02 |

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With the end of the 23rd round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship , a survey by the Mathematics Department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) indicates that Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have 96.5% of the chances of winning the national trophy.


Flamengo leads the competition with 50 points in 22 matches played and has a 46.3% chance of winning the title . The red-black team beat Juventude away from home last Sunday (14), extending its lead in the table.


In second place, Cruzeiro has 47 points in 23 games and has an 18.9% chance of being champion . Raposa ended the round by defeating Bahia, away from home, by 2 to 1. Palmeiras , in turn, beat Internacional by 4 to 1 on Saturday (13) and reached 46 points in 21 games, with a 31.3% chance of winning the title.


OTHER CLUBS APPEAR ON THE LIST

In addition to the trio, Mirassol registers a 2.3% probability , while Bahia (0.75%), Botafogo (0.43%) and São Paulo (0.14%) appear with minimal chances. Fluminense (0.007%), Red Bull Bragantino (0.004%), Atlético-MG (0.001%), Corinthians (0.001%) and Eará (0.001%) complete the list with residual percentages.


FOCUS ON THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo will 'disconnect' from the Brasileirão to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition . The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.



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