
Soccer
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Flamengo had the victory in hand, but was unable to beat Vasco. This Sunday (04), the rivals drew 0-0, in the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. However, Gabigol had the chance to guarantee the result for Mengão, but missed a penalty in the 44th minute of the second half.
Tite chose the team he considers ideal at the moment, with just one change, out of necessity. Vetoed by the medical department, Ayrton Lucas, with gastroenteritis, did not even remain on the bench. Thus, the coach had to improvise Varela on the left, and Wesley started on the favorite side.
SUMMARY
The game started hot, after all, right away with 30 seconds in, Léo Pelé gave Wesley a hard tackle. The red-and-black full-back fell badly and was almost replaced, with shoulder pain, but continued in the classic. With four minutes, Varela, improvised on the left, crossed into the area. However, fellow countryman Arrascaeta was unable to take advantage and missed a good chance, with a header, ending up in the hands of Léo Jardim.
The keynote at the start of the game was Flamengo suffocating Vasco with the ball, and the rival I couldn't play, abusing the kicks. On the other hand, the red and black team exchanged good passes, always passing through De La Cruz. In the 21st minute, a move that irritated the Red and Blacks. Striker David threw an elbow at Gerson, but referee Wagner Magalhães only gave a yellow card.
With 35 minutes, Flamengo took away the scream of 'uuuhhh' from the fans. Everton Cebolinha saw goalkeeper Léo Jardim outside the goal and tried to cover, behind the midfield line. However, the Vasco native recovered in time and avoided the red-black number 11's goal. In the 42nd minute, an impressive chance was wasted by Mengão.
Arrascaeta took a corner from the right, and Fabrício Bruno appeared completely free in the area, but the defender headed over Vasco's goal. With 43′, another chance: De La Cruz threw it to Arrascaeta, and the number 14 found Pedro, fine, to finish. However, the owner of the 9 sent it away.
At 45 minutes, Vasco's only opportunity in the first half, however, which scared the Rubro-Negra Nation. Lucas Piton crossed from the left, to the head of Argentine Vegetti, and the center forward tested hard, displacing Rossi. However, Léo Pereira saved, on the line, avoiding the opponent's goal.
For the second half, Tite did not change the team, but Flamengo had a change. If in the first stage Mengão played with the red and black uniform, after the break, the players wore the white number 2 shirt. And the new Manto almost got lucky after just one minute: Arrascaeta took a free kick in the area, and Fabrício Bruno missed a header.
Flamengo's defenders continued to attack. With seven minutes, Léo Pereira took advantage of a corner kick and attempted a volley, over the goal. At 13′, another impressive move by Vasco's attack. After a cross from the left, Rossi left the goal very badly, the ball hit Varela, it fell to Vegetti, who hit the post and after a lot of confusion, Léo Pereira saved it.
After the scare, the fans Flamengo's team exploded in the 17th minute, when Wesley started from the right, tried to cross, the ball deflected and almost deceived Léo Jardim. Afterwards, the goalkeeper saved a good header from Everton Cebolinha. After the move, Tite called on Bruno Henrique and Gabigol, who replaced Pedro and Cebolinha.
Gabigol's first shot came in the 28th minute, after receiving the ball from outside the area and taking a risk on the left side of the goal. vascaina. Shortly after the play, Tite made another change, replacing Luiz Araújo with Nicolás de la Cruz, who debuted with Manto Sagrado at Maracanã. Flamengo's number 10 had a good chance at 38′, in a rehearsed play, but the ball went over the top.
At the end of the game, Flamengo lost the chance to win. Arrascaeta was brought down in the area, the referee signaled a penalty. However, Gabigol hit very poorly, and goalkeeper Léo Jardim made the save. The move took place in the 44th minute of the second half.
NEXT GAME
Flamengo will have another classic in the Campeonato Carioca, after all, the opponent will be Botafogo. The ball starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) on Wednesday (07), again at Maracanã.
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The Mais Querido coach was harshly criticized by the former player, who highlighted that despite the numbers below, the number 9 should be selected
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The Pedro and Filipe Luís case continues to generate controversy . Former Flamengo player Alecsandro appeared on the Panela SporTV program and expressed a strong opinion on the recent controversy involving the number 9 and the coach of the "Mais Querido" (Flamengo). The former athlete defended the striker and condemned the extensive use of technologies, such as GPS, to assess performance.
Alecsandro recalled his experience in the final stages of his career, when physical data often indicated he was the lowest on the team in sprints, speed, and movement. However, he emphasized that his role on the field as a center forward was much more specific and could not be evaluated in the same way as other players.
Alecsandro criticizes Filipe Luís: "I had a coach who didn't talk to the athlete and put the guy to play."
He continued: "Because the guy was performing well and had to play. On the other hand, when Filipe talks about the last in the physical part, the last in I don't know what... brother, Pedro is there to score goals. At the end of my career, I got this modern football with GPS. And I was always the last."
According to Alecsandro, the statistics used in soccer and training don't consider the true responsibilities and roles of each player on the field: "But I'd tell the guys: 'I'm going to score the goal and it'll end 2-1, 1-0, with a goal by me.' But I couldn't run faster than Marcos Rocha or Dudu. I was the last in my physical abilities," he said before adding:
But within the limits of my speed, I was good. So, from my perspective, he exaggerated a lot of what Filipe demanded. Pedro is a player who works in a specific area of the field, running 9 or 10 km, while a defensive midfielder runs 20 ," the former Flamengo player noted.
Thus, despite Alecsandro's criticism, coach Filipe Luís kept Pedro out of the list of players involved in the match against Santos, this Wednesday (16). Flamengo faces the São Paulo team at Vila Belmiro, at 8 pm, for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.
High numbers clash with the Italian club's financial demands; the striker already has an agreement with the Rubro-Negro and could be transferred within days
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Flamengo is keeping an eye on the transfer market and could invest heavily to strengthen its attack. Following the controversy surrounding Pedro , the club is evaluating its options and has entered the race to sign Taty Castellanos, a forward for Lazio and the Argentine national team. The information was initially revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.
Valentín "Taty" Castellanos is 26 years old, Argentine, and currently plays for Lazio in Italy . A South American soccer sensation with notable stints at MLS clubs and Girona in Spain, the striker is known for his physical strength, intense movement, and eye for goal.
Lazio has indicated that it will only negotiate the player's transfer for €25 million—equivalent to approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate. The amount is considered high by Brazilian soccer standards, but Flamengo is analyzing ways to make the investment viable. Castellanos and Flamengo have already reached an agreement: the contract length and base salary are aligned.
The Argentine, in fact, has reportedly expressed excitement about the possibility of playing in Brazilian football, specifically for the red-and-black team. The search for a new number 9 has intensified following the tension between Pedro and the club. The controversy surrounding the striker and assistant coach Filipe Luís has worsened the situation, and the player's departure is being considered behind the scenes. As a result, Castellanos's name has gained traction.
The player is on the radar of foreign clubs, but his departure depends on one clear condition: he will only be released in the event of a definitive offer.
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In recent days, a Middle Eastern team approached Flamengo with the intention of loaning Michael , but the Rio de Janeiro club's response was blunt: no . The proposal was rejected by president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, who ruled out any possibility of releasing the striker on loan.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo "is only willing to do business if there are definitive offers." The board believes the striker still has a market and will only leave Ninho do Urubu if concrete financial compensation is received.
Michael, nicknamed "Little Robot" by the fans, has expressed his desire to leave. With limited space under Filipe Luís, the striker was not included in the squad for the last match against Santos and remained in Rio to treat ankle pain. Internally, he has already informed the coaching staff that he prefers to seek new surroundings.
Despite this, Flamengo is being cautious. Michael's contract runs until 2028 and he earns one of the highest salaries in the squad, which limits his options on the market. One of the clubs monitoring the situation is Qatar's Al-Duhail, but no official offer has been submitted yet. The board is treating the situation cautiously. Although the player is considered negotiable, there is no rush to sell him.
Flamengo understands that Michael could be useful throughout the season if no advantageous offers emerge. Therefore, the refusal to loan him is strategic. The ideal scenario for Flamengo is to find a permanent buyer during this window, which would generate revenue and free up space on the payroll. However, with the Asian market still buoyant, the club has not ruled out further inquiries in the coming days.
Another name under the spotlight is Pedro . The number 9 is not having the best time at the club and was left out of the match against Santos after public criticism from coach Filipe Luís. His situation is seen as delicate . Palmeiras was even mentioned as interested, but ruled out any approach due to the game limit in the Brasileirão. Even so, negotiations with foreign clubs are still possible this window.