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Flamengo could profit from the sale of Matheuzinho after interest from English clubs
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The English magazine ‘Four Four Two’, specialized in football rankings and analysis, announced this Thursday (01) the list of the 25 biggest clubs on the planet. Thus, Flamengo appears in 24th place, being the first Brazilian and third in South America.SEE THE LIST
1 – Real Madrid (ESP)
2 – Barcelona (ESP)
3 – Manchester United (ING)
4 – Bayern Munich (ALE)
5 – Liverpool (ING)
6 – Juventus (ITA)
7 – Milan (ITA)
8 – Manchester United (ENG)
9 – Chelsea (ENG)
10 – Inter Milan (ITA)
11 – Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
12 – Arsenal (ING)
13 – Ajax (HOL)
14 – Borussia Dortmund (ALE)
15 – Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
16 – Tottenham (ENG)< /p>
17 – Roma (ITA)
18 – Benfica (POR)
19 – Napoli (ITA)
20 – Boca Juniors ( ARG)
21 – River Plate (ARG)
22 – Galatasaray (TUR)
23 – Porto (POR)
24 – Flamengo
25 – Corinthians
26 – Fenerbahçe (TUR)
27 – Valencia (ESP)
28 – São Paulo< /p>
29 – Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
30 – Besiktas (TUR)
31 – Celtic (ESC)
32 – Rangers (ESC)
Real Madrid and Barcelona, both from Spain, lead the ranking carried out by the magazine. Next, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Liverpool complete the top-5. The first team outside Europe on the list is Boca Juniors, in 20th place, followed by Argentine rival River Plate.
Flamengo, in 24th place, is the first Brazilian in the ranking. However, the red-black club is one of three Brazilian teams on the list. This is because Corinthians, in 25th place, and São Paulo, in 28th place, complete the Brazilian presence.
However, the list presented generates debate. This is because Flamengo has been champion of the Copa Libertadores da América twice in the last four years. Furthermore, the red-black club won two Brazilian Championships and one Brazilian Cup during this period. On the other hand, Palmeiras, current winner of the Brasileirão, is outside the top-20.
In a new episode of “Resenha do Galinho”, the former number 10 spoke with the goalkeepers about differences between generations and the value of goalkeepers in football.
07 Out 2025 | 20:04 |
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The latest episode of the program "Resenha do Galinho," hosted by Zico on Flamengo TV, featured a special meeting with two of the club's most iconic goalkeepers: Raul Plassmann and Rossi . The greatest idol in Mengão's history acted as a mediator and facilitated a rich exchange of experiences between different generations of the goalkeeper.
One of the main topics of the discussion was the evolution of the goalkeeper's role in football and the differences between eras. Raul Plassmann, a world champion with Flamengo in 1981, recalled that he never had a coach specialized in the role during his career, a common practice in professional clubs today.
"I didn't have a goalkeeping coach. It was you and Bria, who would take free kicks after training sessions. It was a different world, Rossi, completely different from today. That's how football was run," Raul stated, highlighting the limitations of the time.
Rossi agreed with Raul and highlighted other significant changes in the goalkeeper's role. The Argentinean emphasized that goalkeepers now participate more in the game with their feet , which has transformed the style of the position and increased the market value of these players.
"Football has changed a lot. Before, the goalkeeper would pick up the ball and kick it long, but today it's played short. Even when it came to goalkeepers, they didn't come out as much before, and that's changed too. These days, a goalkeeper can be sold for €50 million, something that never used to happen . The goalkeeper participates more than it seems," explained Rossi.
Former Barça and PSG player, player claims to be a Mengão fan and admits interest in playing for the Rio de Janeiro club, leaving doors open for the future
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This week, former Barcelona and PSG player Rafinha Alcântara appeared on the "Charla Podcast" and commented on his desire to play for Flamengo, the club he considers dear to his heart. The son of World Cup winner Mazinho, Rafinha said he was open to a possible return to Brazilian football , but has not made any concrete decisions at this time.
" I still haven't played in Brazil, but I'm still open to it, you never know . Specifically, Flamengo. Everyone knows I'm a Flamengo fan," said the midfielder, highlighting the influence of his Vasco-supporting father on his childhood.
Rafinha explained how, despite his family's Vasco da Gama tradition, he decided to support Flamengo as a child. During a Fla-Flu match, when he was about seven years old, he entered the field accompanied by players like Júlio César and Athirson, and was captivated by the red-and-black fans.
" I walked into a packed Maracanã stadium, with the Flamengo fans going crazy for the Fla-Flu match, and I said , 'I want to be that.' From then on, it was all talk at home: 'We're Flamengo fans, Dad,'" the midfielder recalled. This remarkable experience was crucial for the emotional bond with the "Most Beloved," which remains to this day.
When asked about a possible deal with Flamengo , Rafinha revealed that there were talks with the Rio de Janeiro club in 2017 , around the same time the club signed Everton Ribeiro. The player assessed that, even without completing the deal, his career choice was the right one.
" At that time, I had meetings with Flamengo, but I chose the path I followed . It was the right decision at the time," commented the former athlete, who still admires Mengão and considers the possibility of a return in the future.
Former Mengão player says that, if the team scores a goal, he will celebrate, and emphasizes that the classic is decisive in the fight for the Brasileirão title.
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In an interview with journalist André Hernan, midfielder Andreas Pereira , currently with Palmeiras and a former Flamengo player, commented on his expectations for the match against Mengão. The player, who was marked by a mistake in the Libertadores final against the green and white team , assured that he will not hide his celebration if he scores against his former club.
"If I score, I'm here at Palmeiras. Everything they've done for me, the love for my family. If I score, I'll celebrate, " declared Andreas Pereira. He added: "It's part of football; I'm defending Palmeiras. It's my club. If I score, there will be a celebration."
The duel between Palmeiras and Flamengo is considered crucial in the fight for the Brasileirão Série A title . Andreas Pereira emphasized the relevance of the match for the competition and for the green and white team itself.
"A special game, of great importance in this title race. It's going to be a very important game, my first for Palmeiras there," the midfielder predicted. He added: " I'll definitely want to win to distance ourselves and make it a little easier for us ."
The statement shows that, despite the memories of his time at Rubro-Negro, Andreas is focused on helping Palmeiras gain important points in the table , reinforcing the competitiveness of the classic in the Brazilian Championship.
Flamengo and Palmeiras remain the main contenders for the Brasileirão title, and Andreas Pereira's reunion adds tension to the clash. Expectations are for an intense match, decisive both for the lead and for determining the balance between the teams in the final stretch of the competition.
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