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The fans present at Maracanã asked that the number 10 "stay" at the club
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On the afternoon of this Sunday (7), Flamengo became Carioca champions for the 38th time in the history of the competition, after beating Nova Iguaçu by a score of 1-0, at Maracanã. After celebrating the title, the fans present at the stadium spoke about three important people at the club: Gabigol, Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim.
On the Maracanã screen, a message from the striker appeared after the match. Gabigol congratulated the team on the achievement. In the stands, the Nação reacted with a chorus of "Fica Gabigol". Gávea's number 10 couldn't be present as he was suspended.
In addition to the chants supporting Gabigol. There were also flags in the stands with images of the striker. In the first final, fans received stickers with the inscription #FechadocomGabigol". Several fans used the sticker this Sunday (7).
PROTESTS AGAINST RODOLFO LANDIM AND MARCOS BRAZHowever, If, on the one hand, Gabigol was exalted, on the other, Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim were criticized by the fans of Flamengo. The president of Mais Querido and the vice-president of football heard boos and insults from the fans.
There were direct insults towards Marcos Braz and Landim. The two directors were also booed when the cup was handed over to the athletes. The two received the trophy from the president of FERJ, Rubens Lopes.
NEXT CONFRONTATIONIn this way, without Gabigol at his disposal, Flamengo's squad focuses on the Libertadores. This is because Mais Querido faces Palestino (CHI) in the second round of the competition. The match will be next Wednesday (10), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.
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Shirt 14 is being monitored by the Medical Department
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Flamengo continues to wait for the return of Arrascaeta, who has been sidelined since August 18th, when he suffered an injury to his left thigh. The number 14 is being monitored by the club's Medical Department and his return to the field is still uncertain for the decisive clash against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The game will take place on September 12th, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.
Arrascaeta has not yet started the transition phase to the field, remaining under the care of Flamengo's medical department. With less than a week to go until the match, the club is racing against time to count on the return of the Uruguayan star. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the player is in the final stage of recovery and there is an expectation that he will begin the physical transition next Monday (09).
IMPACT OF INJURIES IN THE SECOND HALF
An undisputed starter at Flamengo and frequently called up for the Uruguayan national team, Arrascaeta has faced physical problems throughout the seasons, especially in the second half, when the calendar becomes more intense. Since 2019, the midfielder has suffered 70% of his injuries after June, totaling 20 absences for Flamengo, 14 of them from that period.
In the first match of the quarter-finals against Bahia, Flamengo won 1-0 away from home, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. With this result, Rubro-Negro can even draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semifinals. The team hopes to count on Arrascaeta, but is also preparing alternatives to make up for his possible absence.
Flamengo still has some doubts for the clash, but the likely lineup has names like: Rossi, Wesley (Varela), Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar (Léo Ortiz), Allan, Gerson, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol (Arrascaeta).
Philadelphia Eagles beat Green Bay Packers 34-29 at Neo Química Arena
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Friday (6) marked a historic moment for American football fans in Brazil. For the first time, the NFL held an official game in the country, pitting the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers teams against each other. The event, which took place at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, celebrated the expansion of the American league into Brazilian territory.
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in the duel against the Green Bay Packers, with a thrilling 34-29 comeback, being the first team to triumph on Brazilian soil in an official NFL game.
Among the highlights of the event, Eagles player C.J. Gardner-Johnson took advantage of the post-game moment to interact with fans and, in a symbolic gesture, received a Flamengo Imperadores shirt, a team from American football linked to the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.
The history of Flamengo in American football began on May 17, 2013, when the club signed a partnership with the Imperadores team, resulting in the creation of Flamengo Futebol Americano. Since then, the red-black club has stood out on the national sports scene. In 2017, the team adopted the name Flamengo Imperadores, consolidating itself as one of the great forces of American football in Brazil.
In 2018, Flamengo Imperadores won the Carioca American Football Championship, beating Vasco in the final and asserting its supremacy in the sport in the state.
In addition to seeking supremacy in American football, Flamengo continues its successful campaign in field football. The club is in contention for the three main titles of the season: Copa do Brasil, Libertadores and Campeonato Brasileiro. The team's next commitment is for the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Bahia in the quarter-finals, on Thursday (12), at Maracanã.
The national entity will help Mais Querido with the compensation claim
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Pedro was seriously injured while he was available for the Brazilian team. Now, the Flamengo to resolve the bureaucracy in order to receive compensation from FIFA. Thus, the CBF promised to support Mais Querido in the process with the international entity. However, the national entity will only focus on the case after the game against Paraguay, on Tuesday (10).
According to information from UOL, after the end of the FIFA Date, the Brazilian team's doctors will have to prepare a report on the situation of the red-black number 9. Soon after, the document must be sent to the highest governing body of world football so that Mais Queridoenter the Club Protection Program, responsible for determining compensation when players are injured while serving the national teams .
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATIONThus, Flamengo will have 28 days to complete the bureaucracy, this is the deadline given by FIFA to request compensation. The club needs to make an online call, attaching all the documents required to prove the injury, the severity and the long-term perspective of Pedro.
In addition, the tests must have signatures from the doctors of Mais Querido and the Brazilian team. In addition, the club will need to present the salaries received by Pedro in at least two languages: Portuguese and/or (English, Spanish, German or French).
PEDRO ONLY RETURNS IN 2025Pedro was seriously injured in training with the Brazilian team last Wednesday (4). The red-black number 9 suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The recovery period for injuries of this type is nine to 12 months. Therefore, the player will only return to the pitch in 2025.
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