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TITE PRAISES FLAMENGO'S VICTORY OVER FLUMINENSE: "WE DESERVE TO WIN"

Pedro, with a penalty, kept Mengão in the lead

23 Jun 2024 | 20:00 |

In a classic valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo beat Fluminense 1-0 this Sunday afternoon (23), at Maracanã. The goal that guaranteed the victory was scored by Pedro, from a penalty, keeping Mengão in the isolated lead of the competition with 24 points.

The match was marked by a controversial move in the 40th minute of the second half. Bruno Henrique was brought down in the area by Calegari, resulting in a penalty that Pedro converted, shooting into the middle of the goal and guaranteeing the red-black victory. The decision generated many complaints from Fluminense, who considered the marking incorrect.

TITE PRAISES FLAMENGO'S PERFORMANCE

< After the game, coach Tite praised the team's performance, highlighting the superiority and fairness of the result. “They are two great teams. It's one of the best Libertadores campaigns. I have great gratitude for Paulo Angioni (Fluminense football director). We are not enemies. There is respect for our work. We deserve to win. We quickly regained the ball on the outside to leave the team compact. It was gratifying. We deserved it regardless of when we scored the goal", said Tite.

RUBRO-BLACK SUPERIORITY AND MISSINGS

< Even with physical problems and absences due to the Copa América, Flamengo proved to be superior to Fluminense. Although they had less possession of the ball, Rubro-Negro was more dangerous, forcing the opponent to make mistakes and creating clear opportunities. Lack of aim almost complicated the situation, but the penalty conceded by Bruno Henrique was decisive.

SITUATION IN BRASILEIRÃO

< With the victory, Flamengo reached 24 points and guaranteed the leadership of Serie A for another round. Fluminense, who only had one shot in the classic and none in the goal saved by Rossi, remains at the bottom of the competition.< /p>

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

TITE PRAISES FLAMENGO'S VICTORY OVER FLUMINENSE: "WE DESERVE TO WIN"