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Matheus Gonçalves sparks international interest and could leave Flamengo
02 Ago 2025 | 14:02
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For the last 24 years, Flamengowas unable to maintain stability in technical command. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the club has had 40 different coaches, demonstrating a pattern of frequent changes and a clear lack of continuity. On only one occasion did Rubro-Negro manage to start and end a season with the same commander: Vanderlei Luxemburgo, in 2011. This reality contrasts with what is expected from a high-level team, especially in Brazilian football, where maintaining a technical is often associated with a more stable environment and conducive to winning titles.
In the case of Flamengo, the The high number of exchanges reflects a scenario of intense pressure for immediate results and a lack of patience with long-term projects. Even in moments of success, such as the 2019 and 2022 seasons, when the club won important titles, changes in command remained a constant. The scenario is even more complex when we observe that, among these 40 coaches, there are big names in Brazilian football, such as Joel Santana, Dorival Júnior and Abel Braga, who, despite some experience and reputation, also could not resist fluctuations in performance and expectations from the board and fans.
FLAMENGO HAS INSTABILITY WITH COACHES
Even Jorge Jesus' passing, which had a huge positive impact in 2019, only lasted one full season. Furthermore, Flamengo not only changed coaches frequently, but also invested in support structures and different technical committee profiles. There were times when the club bet on foreign names, such as the Spanish Domènec Torrent and the Portuguese Paulo Sousa, in an attempt to implement a new work philosophy. However, these experiences were short-lived and, in the end, ended up reinforcing instability.
With so many changes, it is difficult establish a consistent standard of play and build a solid team. Instability in technical command is often reflected on the field, where the team fluctuates in terms of performance. The lack of continuity impacts the relationship between the squad and coach, the players' confidence and even the athletes' adaptation to the proposed tactical scheme. Each new coach brings his or her ideas, methods and playing style, which requires time to adapt and assimilate.
For example, in 2020 season, Flamengo passed through the hands of three coaches: Jorge Jesus , Domènec Torrent and Rogério Ceni, which generated a period of instability and made the club lose its rhythm in some competitions. This sequence of changes compromised performance on some occasions and increased the pressure for immediate results. Constant turnover is also detrimental to the formation of a tactical identity and game model. Teams that achieve greater long-term success generally have stability at the helm, allowing for more coherent strategic planning. At Flamengo, this condition is rare, and the list of names that have been in charge in recent years shows the impact of a management that seeks quick solutions to problems that would require more continuous work.
Mengão goes to Fortaleza to face Vozão in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship and seeks victory to remain at the top of the competition.
02 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (3) to face Ceará, at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Leader of the competition with 36 points, Rubro-Negro seeks another victory to maintain the good phase. Ceará, 9th place with 21 points, tries to surprise at home and get closer to the G-6.
In the previous round, Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0, while Ceará defeated Cruzeiro 2-1 . Filipe Luís's team has won four and lost one of its last five matches. Their opponents have won three and lost two in the same period.
Fans will have three options to watch the match : Record TV on broadcast television or Cazé TV on YouTube, both offering free streaming, while Premiere will broadcast the match on pay-per-view. Rede Globo will not broadcast the match.
The clash between Flamengo and Ceará will be this Sunday (3), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. The duel is valid for the 18th round of the Brasileirão, the penultimate of the first round of the Brazilian Championship and Mengão needs the victory to remain in the lead with one more game of advantage over the second-placed, Cruzeiro.
With only one player missing for the match, Ceará is expected to field a full-strength squad. The likely starting lineup includes : Bruno Ferreira; Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia; Richardson, Dieguinho, and Galeano; Lourenço, Pedro Henrique, and Pedro Raul. Coach: Léo Condé.
Flamengo is expected to field a full-strength team, maintaining its focus on the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo is expected to start the game with : Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Cleiton), and Viña (Ayrton Lucas); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luís
Ceará has only one confirmed absence: defender Luiz Otávio, who is injured. Flamengo will be without Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured right foot, Danilo, who strained his right thigh, and Michael, who is experiencing ankle pain. Pedro and Wallace Yan are suspended due to accumulated bookings. De La Cruz remains doubtful.
Mengão travels to Fortaleza to face Vozão in an important Brasileirão clash and the player believes in the strength of playing at home.
02 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (3), at 6:30 pm, against Ceará , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship . The duel marks another important commitment for Rubro-Negro in the fight for leadership and is already moving the atmosphere of the Ceará team.
One of Ceará 's standout players this season, midfielder Dieguinho commented on his expectations for the match and emphasized the importance of playing with the support of the fans . Vozão has the 12th-best home record in the Brasileirão.
Dieguinho, from Ceará: "We know Flamengo's quality"
"We played a great game against Cruzeiro in the last round and got an excellent result. But now we have a very strong opponent ahead of us. We know Flamengo 's quality, but we'll be playing at home, with the support of our fans , and we need to make the most of our home advantage to get another win," he said.
Ceará's leader in tackles and interceptions in Série A, Dieguinho is also one of the players with the most minutes on the field this season. The team is riding high after its victory over Cruzeiro , which also helped Flamengo regain the lead in the Brasileirão.
The Castelão stadium is expected to be packed, as all tickets have been sold in advance. The Ceará club even issued a statement asking Flamengo fans not to purchase tickets in the sections reserved for home fans.
After the defeat to Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil, the red-black squad returned this Friday (1) . The players who did not play as starters participated in activities on the field with coach Filipe Luís.
The team will have just one full training session before the trip to Fortaleza, but changes are expected from the lineup that faced Galo. Jorginho and Arrascaeta are expected to return to midfield , while Samuel Lino is the favorite to start on the left wing after a strong debut.
With key players missing, coach Filipe Luís will need to make changes to his lineup for the match against Ceará. Flamengo is expected to field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan, and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique.
The defender is being targeted by a Cyprus team and could leave Fortaleza less than a year after leaving Mengão and signing with Leão do Pici.
02 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |
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Fortaleza announced this Friday (1st) the amicable termination of the contract with defender David Luiz , who will now continue his career at Pafos FC , a team in the first division of Cyprus. The defender had signed with the Ceará club at the beginning of 2024, after ending his stint at Flamengo.
His departure comes after just 16 appearances for the Tricolor, 13 of which he started . His last appearance was on June 12th, in a 3-2 loss to Santos in the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, David Luiz played the full 90 minutes.
His brief time at Fortaleza was marked by recurring physical problems , which, while not serious, prevented him from playing regularly. Even so, the 38-year-old opted to waive the remaining balance of his contract, which ran until the end of 2026, to accept the Cypriot football club's offer. His contract with Pafos FC will last three seasons.
With his move to Cyprus, David Luiz now has eight clubs in his career: Vitória, Benfica, Chelsea, PSG, Arsenal, Flamengo, Fortaleza and, now, Pafos. For Flamengo , the club he defended between 2021 and 2024, the defender played 132 matches , scored four goals and provided two assists. He won the Libertadores (2022), the Copa do Brasil (2022 and 2024) and the Campeonato Carioca (2024).
While David Luiz will make his return to European football, Flamengo is preparing for the clash with Ceará in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship . The duel will be this Sunday (3) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at Arena Castelão. Mengão needs the victory to remain at the top of the competition without having to worry about its pursuers.
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