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Live: follow the game between Flamengo x Internacional, for the Brasileirão
17 Ago 2025 | 16:54
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10 Mar 2024 | 10:46 |
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Fernando Diniz was not at all happy with Fluminense's performance in the defeat to Flamengo this Saturday (09), at Maracanã, in the first game of the semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca. The coach criticized the team's attitude in the game, especially in the first half. Diniz was asked if the team's starting lineup, with Ganso and Renato Augusto in midfield, could have contributed to the poor performance. He said that one thing has nothing to do with the other.
"Based on the analysis of the game, to answer your question, obviously when a team plays the first half as badly as we did , the coach is responsible, there is no point attributing it to other factors.But this explanation that the fans want to know... If the team played badly, naturally they would say it was because of Renato Augusto, but it has absolutely nothing to do with it. If that were the case... the team improved in the second half, didn't it? Just because Ganso left? But Lima came in, who is another midfielder, not a midfielder", said the coach at the press conference after the match.< /p>
"What changed was the team's attitude. The team that didn't exist in the first half. If it were just due to marking, the team would have exchanged passes with more speed, created more chances. But we didn't create and we didn't score. It's always that easy thing, and football isn't that easy. It's not because Renato Augusto and Ganso played. We missed a lot of passes, we played poorly , he chose poorly whether to play short or long. The team didn't exist because of a whole, it's not because of this easy thing. If you want to think that, you can," added the tricolor coach.
"The team in the second half had a different stance, more volume, was more aggressive. That's why it improved, it wasn't because of the lineup. I always prefer to bet on what is most correct for the team. We lost a little more marking, but we were going to gain more quality, technical imposition, which didn't happen. Even with one down we played better than in the first half", he concluded.
Last year, Fluminense also lost 2-0 to Flamengo in the first game of the Carioca final, but won the title with a 4-1 victory in the second round. Diniz, however, states that the moment is now different and that what happened in 2023 cannot serve as a parameter.
Despite being suggested to Mais Querido in this window, the midfielder still has a distant future at the Rio de Janeiro club, which prioritizes other positions in the market.
17 Ago 2025 | 19:19 |
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Midfielder Arthur, currently without a place at Juventus, was offered to Flamengo this transfer window. The player, who is close to returning to Grêmio , was analyzed by the Flamengo board, but without progress.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande, on his YouTube channel, the Rio de Janeiro club only sounded out values , in a move considered routine behind the scenes, but did not open negotiations for his signing.
Arthur emerged as a promising player at Barcelona, but failed to maintain regularity in European football. He played for Juventus, Liverpool, and Girona without much success. Last season, on loan to Fiorentina, he performed well and managed to regain some of his prestige.
For Juventus, the Brazilian made 63 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Still, he's not in the Italian club's plans, and they're considering a permanent exit.
While Arthur's name is being circulated on the transfer market, Flamengo remains focused on strengthening other positions. A center forward and a goalkeeper are the main targets for José Boto's football department.
After speculation about a return to Brazil and the risk of a ban for betting manipulation, West Ham director guarantees the number 10's permanence
17 Ago 2025 | 18:57 |
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Lucas Paquetá, a Flamengo talent who currently plays for West Ham, has been linked to a major transfer controversy this summer. The midfielder was speculated about a possible return to the club, having faced accusations of involvement in sports betting manipulation, which could even result in a permanent ban from football.
However, Paquetá was acquitted and was free to pursue his career . In response to the speculation, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady gave a definitive answer about the number 10's future.
In a recent interview, Karren Brady highlighted the English club's confidence in Lucas Paquetá's continued presence. According to the director, there is no intention of negotiating the player during this transfer window.
" I think he wants to stay here, and we definitely want him to stay. So the fact is, he's going to stay here," Brady said, putting an end to rumors about a possible transfer.
In addition to confirming his continued presence, the English director also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of a turbulent period in the midfielder's career. The match-fixing accusation generated uncertainty about his future , both at club level and internationally.
"It was a very difficult time in Lucas's life. It was a very serious accusation that hung over him , and the FA wanted to ban him for life. So the seriousness of the situation was enormous," explained Karren Brady.
Mengão confirmed the lineup to face Colorado this Sunday (17), at Beira-Rio, for the Brazilian Championship, with news in the team
17 Ago 2025 | 17:30 |
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Flamengo is set to face Internacional this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Despite having the Libertadores in the middle of the week, Mais Querido will go with considerable strength , but with some changes to preserve athletes.
The confirmed lineup for Filipe Luís' Flamengo includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Allan and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro.
One of the highlights is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the Libertadores and is available to start the match. In attack, Pedro resumes his starting role , after starting on the bench in the last international match.
Among the absences, Mengão will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from foot surgery and is not expected to return until October. Filipe Luís, on the other hand, will once again have Michael and De La Cruz available on the bench as options for the rest of the match.
Internacional vs. Flamengo will be played at 6:30 p.m. at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre , opening the second round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view). The match is crucial for Mengão, which is looking to maintain its lead in the national competition.
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