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Tite praises Flamengo's performance and says: "I'm proud of the players"

Rubro-Negro fails to regain the lead in the Brasileirão after the 1-1 draw

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Under the eyes of more than 55 thousand fans, Flamengo and Palmeiras drew 1-1 in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the result that prevented Flamengo from resuming the lead in the table, coach Tite expressed satisfaction with the team's performance.


In a press conference after the game, Tite highlighted the players' performance: "I'm extremely proud of the players' performance. We witnessed Weverton making two exceptional saves. True appreciation comes from victory. With me, the player will be recognized for his performance, and today we deserved victory. asked the coach.


The game was marked by intensity from the opening whistle. Flamengo opened the scoring in the 24th minute of the second half, when Gerson made a play on the left and crossed for Arrascaeta, who finished with his right foot. However, Palmeiras managed to equalize the score in the 41st minute with a goal from Luighi.



THREE GAMES WITHOUT A WIN


With the draw, Flamengo completed its third consecutive game without winning. In previous matches, the Rio team had suffered defeats to São Paulo, in the Brazilian Championship, and to Palmeiras, in the Copa do Brasil. Today's draw also occurred against Abel Ferreira's team.


FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo will return to the field for the Brazilian Championship next Sunday, August 18th. The team will face Botafogo, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the 23rd round of the tournament. This classic will be crucial for the fight for the top positions in the table.


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Conmebol announces new rules for Libertadores; Flamengo debuts on Thursday

The continental competition will start on Tuesday night (1); Mais Querido will face Deportivo Táchira on the 3rd, in Venezuela, at 9:30 pm

The Libertadores will start on Tuesday night (1); Flamengo will face Deportivo Táchira on the 3rd (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
The Libertadores will start on Tuesday night (1); Flamengo will face Deportivo Táchira on the 3rd (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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The Copa Libertadores will start this Tuesday (1). Thus, Conmebol announced a series of changes to the competition's regulations and defined that the eight-second rule will be present in this edition .


The new rule highlights that if the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will have to award a corner to the opposing team.


"From now on, goalkeepers will be able to keep the ball for a maximum of eight seconds.


If they exceed this time, they will be penalized with a corner kick in favor of the opposing team. This new rule aims to speed up the game and avoid unnecessary delays ", the entity published.

OLD RULE


It is worth remembering that in the old regulations, it was determined that if the goalkeeper delayed the ball throw-in, an indirect free kick would be awarded. However, it was rarely respected by referees and goalkeepers.

FLAMENGO'S DEBUT

Thus, Flamengo continues to prepare for its debut in the Libertadores . The Most Beloved takes to the field on Thursday (3), in a clash against Deportivo Táchira (VEN ), at 9:30 pm, at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo Stadium.


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Flamengo monitors the situation of Tottenham striker - check it out

The English team player is not being used and should be on the English club's dismissal list in the next transfer window.

Tottenham's Richarlison is not being used and is likely to be on the English club's layoff list (Reproduction/ CBF)
Tottenham's Richarlison is not being used and is likely to be on the English club's layoff list (Reproduction/ CBF)

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Although the next transfer window only opens in June, Flamengo is already keeping an eye on the market. According to information from journalist Raisa Simplicio, from Goal, Mais Querido is monitoring the situation of Richarlison, from Tottenham .


The English team's striker is at the end of his contract and Tottenham are open to hearing offers for the player in the next transfer window. Despite interest from Brazilian clubs, the athlete maintains his preference to remain in Europe, but is willing to evaluate offers and choose the project that best fits his career.


FLAMENGO HAS ALREADY MADE AN OFFER FOR RICHARLISON


It is worth remembering that in December 2024, Flamengo made a proposal of R$130 million for Richarlison, but Tottenham ended up refusing. According to information from ESPN, the Rubro-Negro's interest in the striker came from coach Filipe Luís .

Furthermore, the red-black coach would have contacted the striker directly to highlight the desire to have him in the Flamengo squad. However, Richarlison's choice was to remain in England .


ABOUT THAT...

So, while Richarlison has yet to define his future, Flamengo is getting closer to having Pedro back. The number 9 was reinstated to the red-black squad this past Monday (31) and should be included in a match soon.


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Flamengo will have 4 important absences for the duel against Táchira in the Libertadores

Rubro-Negro debuts in the group stage of the 2025 Libertadores without four confirmed players out and two as doubts for the duel

Flamengo faces Deportivo Táchira in the 2025 Libertadores with important absences - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Deportivo Táchira in the 2025 Libertadores with important absences - photo: reproduction

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Mengão begins its journey in the 2025 Copa Libertadores da América this Thursday (03). The team led by Filipe Luís faces Deportivo Táchira, in Venezuela, in the first round of the group stage. However, Mais Querido will enter the field with important absences , in addition to having uncertainties in the lineup.


Confirmed as absentees, Pedro and Matías Viña are still recovering from serious injuries. In addition to them, Danilo will also be unavailable for Filipe Luís due to an injury to his right thigh. To complete the list, Arrascaeta suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his right thigh during the last FIFA Date and is still undergoing treatment in Flamengo's medical department.


GERSON AND LÉO PEREIRA ARE DOUBTFUL FOR THE MATCH IN VENEZUELA


In addition to the four players already ruled out for the match, Filipe Luís is still waiting for Gerson and Léo Pereira to recover. The midfielder feels pain in his left thigh, while the defender suffered a blow to his left knee in Mengão's last match. Both are still being evaluated and may be absent against Deportivo Táchira.

FLAMENGO RETURNS TO THE FIELD IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER ITS DEBUT IN THE LIBERTADORES


After facing the Venezuelan team in the continental competition, Mais Querido returns to the field on Sunday (06), for the Brazilian Championship. The duel will be against Vitória, at 6:30 pm, for the national tournament. The commitment will mark the second game of the Rio de Janeiro club in the 2025 season in a short period of time.

FLAMENGO GROUP IN THE LIBERTADORES

GROUP C:

Flemish

LDU-EQU

Tachira Sports-VEN

Central Cordoba-ARG


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