URGENT! FLAMENGO NEGOTIATES SIGN OF ZAGUEIRO WITH PASS IN EUROPE

An era has ended. Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, is out of Flamengo's plans for the rest of the season and should no longer play minutes in Mais Querido's next games. With this, the number 99's time with the Mengão shirt would be over, as his contract ends at the end of this season. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

According to the journalist, Gabigol has been “shunned” at the club. The striker arrived to train this Saturday (21), but did so separately from the rest of the group. The contractual situation is one of the reasons why the number 99 is no longer in the club's plans. Gabriel Barbosa is unlikely to have his contract renewed at the end of the season.

“The truth is that Gabigol is being left out. Due to the contractual issue, he may no longer play with the Flamengo shirt. The information I have, a club director told me, is that there is a good chance that he will no longer play for Flamengo. He will not renew, the atmosphere is not good, Gabigol is totally unmotivated, even more so after seeing that he is behind Carlinhos in the queue, the atmosphere is terrible”, said Venê Casagrande on his YouTube channel.

< Gabigol is one of the greatest players in Flamengo's history, scoring very important goals, including in all the Libertadores finals in which the club participated with number 99 on the field, which guaranteed two cups in the main competition on the South American continent . Furthermore, Gabriel Barbosa was the competition's top scorer on two occasions, 2019 and 2021.

Gabriel Barbosa's time included 285 games, where he scored 157 goals, which places him in sixth place on the list of greatest top scorers in the club's history. Additionally, he dished out 42 assists. At Flamengo, Gabigol won two Libertadores, two Brazilian Championships, two Super Cups, one Recopa, one Copa do Brasil and four Cariocas.

The Flamengo made a decision that has raised a lot of criticism among fans and analysts: he gave up the Brasileirão while leading the competition with one game in hand and still spared his main players in the match against São Paulo. This planning, seen as risky by many, could cost the club dearly, with direct implications on the season's performance.

The Brazilian Championship, known for its regularity and the fact that it rewards the most consistent teams throughout the season, competition, requires detailed planning from any team aspiring to the title. Flamengo, to a certain extent, was fulfilling this requirement. The Rio team came to lead the table and had the advantage of one game in hand, which could further consolidate its position at the top of the table. However, despite being in a privileged position, the team chose to spare its main players in the clash against São Paulo, which ended up surprising many who follow the championship closely.

THE CLUB IT HAS BEEN PLAYED IN A SUPERFICIAL MANNER

The decision of Flamengowas interpreted as a partial abandonment of the Brasileirão in favor of knockout competitions. The focus, apparently, was redirected to other tournaments, where the team believes it has a chance of securing titles more directly. However, this strategy has its risks. The knockout stage, unlike a straight points championship, depends a lot on momentary factors, such as injuries, player form and even luck in some cases. This means that betting all your chips on competitions of this type can be dangerous, especially for a team that, until now, is experiencing a phase of instability.

Flamengo, despite having a technically superior team to of many opponents, has shown signs of decline in decisive moments. Recent games have shown a drop in performance, and physical and emotional exhaustion can become a critical factor, even more so in knockout tournaments, where a mistake can be costly.

The decision to spare players against São Paulo and, in a way, giving up the leadership of the Brasileirão raises questions about the club's planning for the season. A team as great as Flamengo, with resources and a high-level squad, should theoretically be able to fight on all fronts. However, the choice to focus on the knockout stages seems to indicate a lack of confidence in the ability to maintain regularity in the Brasileirão.

 Flamengo was once again in the news on the volleyball scene when it announced the return of Brie O'Reilly to Sesc Flamengo, shortly before the start of the National Volleyball Cup. The player, who left the club at the end of last season, made a huge impact when she left, leaving her teammates and fans to miss her. Now, with her return confirmed, expectations are high for the athlete's performance in the next tournament.

To publicize the athlete's return, Flamengoused social media, opting for a relaxed approach. The club published a humorous video, which quickly gained repercussions among fans. The action not only reaffirms the team's strong digital presence, but also demonstrates a closer connection with the public, using humor as an engagement tool.

FLAMENGO HAS A STAR IN ITS CAST < The video, which was successful on platforms, generated a lot of interaction, with fans expressing excitement and expectations for the season. Brie O'Reilly, known for her technical ability and charisma on the court, seems to be excited to return to the club and reunite with her teammates. His presence in training is already an indication that the Sesc team Flamengo is preparing intensely for the upcoming challenges

Brie O'Reilly had a remarkable spell at Sesc Flamengo, being a key player in several team victories. Her departure, after the end of the previous season, left a considerable void in the cast, both due to the technical quality she offered and the chemistry she developed with her colleagues. In the months she was away, the team missed her leadership on the court, and the fans, who created a special bond with the player, also regretted her absence.