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TOOK A TURN! EX-FLAMENGO SUFFERS SCAM OF 2.3 MILLION REAIS
Guerrero had the amount transferred from his FGTS to an account illegally opened in the player's name at a private bank
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Forward Paolo Guerrero, ex-Flamengo, was targeted by called the FGTS scam (Service Time Guarantee Fund). Fantástico, from TV Globo, detailed the scheme that diverted more than R$2 million from the Peruvian's benefit and that had other players as targets.
Detailed case
Guerrero had R$2.3 million transferred from his FGTS to an account illegally opened in the player's name at a private bank. The account was opened on May 5, 2022 at a branch in the Bom Retiro neighborhood, in the center of São Paulo. On that date, the player was in the USA undergoing knee treatment.
The player's money was sent to the accounts of five people. The biometrics registration at the bank was done using a cell phone registered to the player's fake account. The Peruvian striker's lawyer said he received a call from a former driver saying that people who withdrew the amount wanted to return it.
In addition to Guerreiro, other players were victims of the scam, such as Elano, Cueva, Maikon Leite , Joao Rojas and Ramires. The Fantástico report reported that, for the PF investigation, the gang has been operating since 2014 and involves football businesspeople, bank employees, lawyers and former players. b>
According to the PF, the gang researches athletes who have recently left Inter. Then, with false documents and signatures, he accesses the fund and opens accounts in other banks. Finally, they move the diverted money to the orange account.
"Somehow they accessed the players' real documents to falsify them and open current accounts to receive these diverted FGTS resources", said Caio Porto Ferreira , PF delegate/Caixa-PF task force
Those involved
According to Fantástico, Gustavo Gonçalves de Barros received R$402.7 thousand. He is a partner in a company called FGL Marketing e Esporte.
His partner, football businessman Fernando Costa de Almeida, sent a power of attorney supposedly signed by Guerreiro to the company in an exchange of messages. According to the TV, the businessman hired a specialized office to investigate the social security situations of professional athletes and take care of transfers.
José Orlando de Almeida is also being investigated. He is the father of a third partner at FGL Marketing e Esporte and a relative of people who received FGTS amounts from the Peruvian player.
The police are still investigating the involvement of Sergio Rogério Melo da Costa in the scheme. In 2021, he was arrested for raping call girls and keeping them in private prison in Rio de Janeiro.
Sérgio's face was used in Guerrero's facial recognition process to open the account, and the Authorities are investigating the participation of a private bank employee. The photos of both were not compared in 2022.
Phases of the coup
The first phase of the coup targeted only Brazilian athletes. According to the police, a member of this gang, José Orlando de Almeida, already carried out the scam between 2014 and 2017. Elano, Maikon Leite and dozens of other athletes were affected.
Marcelo Silva, ex-Santos, is investigated as a facilitator of deviations in this 1st phase. His involvement in the case was not specified.
The second wave of scams only targets foreign players, but many did not register an incident. Cueva had a loss of R$318 thousand, while Joao Rojas lost R$585 thousand. Rojas' FGTS was withdrawn on March 9, 2022 and he has not yet been able to get the money back.
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Flamengo opens advance sales for decisive sequence at Maracanã: see games, dates and times
The sequence includes classics, a Copa do Brasil clash and a Libertadores duel; fan club members have priority in purchasing matches
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Flamengo opened the advance ticket sales window on Monday (7) for a series of heavy games at Maracanã. There will be five clashes with decisive importance, including matches from the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores . The club is initially offering priority to members of the Nação Maraca 1 and Nação Sem Fronteiras plans.
MOMENT OF SUPPORT FROM THE FANS
The measure aims to ensure that the stadium is full when the team needs support the most. In addition, staggered ticket sales allow fans to choose which games they want to attend, without having to buy fixed packages.
The sequence begins on July 12th, with the match against São Paulo, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The expectation is for a full house when the competition returns after the break for the FIFA Date. Next, the calendar has decisive matches in store:
Flamengo x Fluminense (20/07) – Classic for the Brazilian Championship
Flamengo x Atlético-MG (27/07) – Key game in the fight for the top of the table
Flamengo x Atlético-MG (31/07) – Confrontation for the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup
Flamengo x Internacional (13/08) – Direct duel for a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores
FLAMENGO HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS
According to the club, the first to have access to the purchase are members of the higher plans . The system will follow the staggered pattern already used in previous matches, respecting the category and the order of priority defined in the membership contract. Flamengo reinforces that the purchase can be made online, through the club's official website and through the partner sales platform, with the possibility of payment by card or Pix.
With the team still alive in the three main fronts of the season, the expectation is that Maracanã will receive an audience of over 60 thousand fans in each of the matches. In particular, the classic with Fluminense and the game against Internacional, for the Libertadores, should concentrate the biggest demand.
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Watch live with images Real Madrid x Borussia, for the Club World Cup
A clash between European giants marks the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup; the match will be played at the MetLife Stadium and will be broadcast on free-to-air TV
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This Saturday (05), at 5 pm (Brasília time), Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will star in one of the most anticipated games of the Club World Cup. The match will be held at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States , and brings together two European football powers in search of a place in the semifinals of the tournament.
Under the command of Xabi Alonso , the Spanish team arrives in high spirits after eliminating Juventus in the round of 16. On the other side, the German team, coached by Niko Kovac, advanced by beating Monterrey, from Mexico. Expectations for the match are high, with attention focused on the different styles of play and the performance of the main players in each squad.
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REAL MADRID ARRIVES WITH EXPERIENCE
Real Madrid are banking on their international experience and a squad full of experienced players to secure qualification. Coach Xabi Alonso has adopted a balanced tactical approach , combining possession control with efficiency in attacking transitions.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND BRINGS YOUTH
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, is counting on a young group, with players trained in its youth system and recent signings who add speed and intensity to the game. The victory over Monterrey highlighted the solidity of the game plan developed by Niko Kovac, who has stood out for his ability to reorganize teams and get the best out of the available squads.
HOW TO WATCH REAL MADRID VS BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Football fans will be able to watch the match on several channels and platforms. TV Globo will broadcast the match on free-to-air TV, while SporTV will broadcast it on subscription channels. For those who prefer to watch online, the game will be available on the streaming platforms Globoplay, DAZN and on YouTube, via the CazéTV channel.
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Gerson leaves CT Ninho do Urubu without saying goodbye to his Flamengo teammates
Without attending the squad's return and without saying goodbye to his teammates and coaching staff, the player ends his second stint at Gávea in a cold manner.
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The deal was concluded directly. Zenit, which had shown interest in strengthening its midfield, officially signed Gerson with full payment of the termination clause . The amount, 25 million euros (approximately R$146 million at the current exchange rate), was paid in cash, with no installments or pending payments.
This operation facilitated the immediate release of the athlete, who did not return to the squad on Friday. Rubro-Negro, in turn, issued a statement confirming the transfer and thanking him for his services.
FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT LOSS
The midfielder has already scheduled a trip to Russia, where he will be officially presented as a Zenit reinforcement in the coming days . The Russian club sees Gerson as a key player to reinforce the midfield with a view to competing in European and domestic competitions. This will be Gerson's second experience in Europe since leaving Flamengo for the first time, in 2021, when he transferred to Olympique de Marseille.
EXIT THROUGH THE BACK DOORS
Unlike the first farewell, which included tributes on FlaTV and a positive atmosphere, the current departure was marked by coldness. According to an investigation by journalist Venê Casagrande, from “SBT Rio”, the player chose not to say goodbye to his teammates or the coaching staff . Internally, the episode was interpreted as a gesture of discontent with the club's current situation and with his own physical and technical condition, since Gerson had not been performing well and was even the target of criticism from the fans.
Since his return to Flamengo in 2023, Gerson has not been able to return to the high level of performances he had in 2019 and 2020. Between injuries and fluctuations, he lost his place in important moments of the season. The drop in performance, combined with strong competition in the midfield, fueled the player's desire to seek new horizons. Internal sources indicate that the player had been showing signs of fatigue and dissatisfaction with the environment. The early elimination from the Club World Cup was another factor that weighed on his decision to leave the club.
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