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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team
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Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice-president of football, confirmed that he will step down at the end of the 2024 season. In a blunt statement, Braz stated:“The day I return, I will be world champion”, indicating that his career at the club, for now, will come to an end, but with the desire to return to win more highly relevant titles. During his years at the helm of red and black football, Marcos Braz was a key player in historic achievements and important signings that placed Flamengo at the top of national and international football.
Among the main titles won under his management, the 2019 Copa Libertadores stands out, which broke a 38-year fast without the main continental title. Flamengo beat River Plate in dramatic fashion, with a comeback in the final minutes, going down in history as one of the club's most exciting moments. In the same year, the team also won the Brazilian Championship, confirming the supremacy of the squad assembled by Braz. Another great achievement occurred in 2022, when the Flamengo lifted the Libertadores cup again, this time defeating Athletico-PR, consolidating its golden era.
BRAZ AND ALL HIS HISTORY BY FLAMENGO
In addition to the titles, Marcos Braz played a crucial role in signings that marked Brazilian football. Players like Gabigol and Arrascaeta, signed in 2019, are examples of athletes who reached the club under the supervision of Braz and became pillars of Flamengo's achievements. Gabigol, in fact, was the scorer of the goals that guaranteed the historic victory over River Plate in the Libertadores final. Another prominent name was full-back Filipe Luís, who arrived to reinforce the team with international experience and leadership on the field.
Same amid criticism and natural pressure of the position, Braz maintained a leadership and resilience stance, contributing to maintaining the Flamengo as one of the main clubs in Brazil. Under his management, the club also won other important cups, such as the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Carioca in multiple editions. The strategy of signing experienced players and promising young players was one of the milestones of his tenure, balancing the formation of a competitive and financially sustainable squad.
A DEPARTURE AT THE END OF THE SEASON
With the announcement of his departure, Marcos Braz leaves a significant legacy at Flamengo, being responsible for one of the most successful phases in the club's history. His work leading red and black football not only brought trophies, but also raised the club's level on the world stage, attracting the attention of fans and rivals. At the end of his stay, Braz is keen to make it clear that, if one day he returns to Flamengo, it will be with the aim of leading the club to the most coveted title of all: the Club World Cup.
For now , Flamengo still has challenges ahead until the end of 2024, and the expectation is that Marcos Braz will contribute as much as possible until the last day of his management. The club, which is already preparing for changes in the board , will certainly face a new cycle with different challenges, but with the certainty that the Marcos Braz era will be marked as one of the most successful in red and black history. The fan now says goodbye to a figure who, without a doubt, played a role
Mengão is one of the protagonists in the football market after the financial restructuring and the director says he was approached by big names
17 Set 2025 | 08:55 |
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Flamengo's latest transfer window had an impact on the European market . In an interview with UOL, football director José Boto stated that the arrivals of Saúl, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Carrascal increased the club's visibility among players playing outside of Brazil .
José Boto on players offering themselves to Flamengo: "There were important and well-known players who showed interest in coming"
"In terms of the market, this window has a bit of an impact in Europe, opening Flamengo 's doors even further to European players. They're seeing this type of player coming here and are more interested in coming," Boto stated.
The Portuguese director also revealed that prominent European football players had offered to play for Flamengo , but the club chose not to move forward with negotiations . According to him, there was no need for reinforcements in those positions.
"I won't name names, but after these signings, some important and well-known players showed interest in coming . These were positions we didn't need, and I've also said that sometimes, too much water kills the plant. We didn't want to turn it into something that could harm the team," he added.
José Boto took over the club's management after Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP) was elected president. Since then, seven new signings have been confirmed, with a total investment of €48 million (approximately R$301 million) :
A Mengão player recently left the club for Saudi Arabia and played a key role in overturning a 2-0 deficit.
17 Set 2025 | 08:28 |
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Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, formerly of Flamengo , made his winning debut for Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia, this Monday (15). The Brazilian came on at half-time and was decisive in the team's comeback, which turned the game around to 4-2 over Nasaf Qarshi, from Uzbekistan, in the Asian Champions League. Al-Ahli went into the break with a 2-0 deficit. After the match, the player celebrated the positive start at his new club:
Matheus Gonçalves, ex-Flamengo: "It's just the beginning of a journey of hard work and achievements"
"It was a very special night for me. Making my debut in such an important competition and being able to help the team achieve a victory like this makes me very happy . The group showed strength and unity to seek a comeback, and I'm sure this is just the beginning of a journey of hard work and achievements here at Al-Ahli," said the Mengão youth player.
Sold by Flamengo in August 2025, for 8 million euros (around R$ 50 million), Matheus arrives as one of Al-Ahli's bets for the season . The next challenge will be on Friday (19), against Al-Hilal, for the Saudi Championship.
Revealed as a professional in October 2022, Matheus Gonçalves has won important titles with Flamengo : two Carioca Championships, the Brazilian Super Cup, and the Brazilian Cup. In total, he played 57 matches for the main team, winning 36, drawing eight, losing 13, and scoring six goals.
While Matheus Gonçalves seeks his place in Saudi Arabia, Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã . The return game, in La Plata, is already scheduled for September 25. The match will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) throughout Brazil.
Mengão will have a decisive duel in the quarterfinals of the competition against the club from La Plata and Filipe Luís will have an activity to choose the starting 11
17 Set 2025 | 08:06 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), when they face Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Preparations for the match will be completed this Wednesday (17), with the last training session led by Filipe Luís , at Ninho do Urubu.
During the training session, scheduled for 3:30 pm (Brasília time), the red-and-black coach is expected to define the starting lineup. The most likely lineup includes: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (Bruno Henrique), and Samuel Lino . However, confirmation will only come after the afternoon training session.
Despite the team's tendency, Filipe Luís can make changes based on the squad's movement at the training center. The coach has a habit of not repeating lineups and prepares the team based on what he studies about the opponents.
The duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes will not be shown on free-to-air TV and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) , but fans will be kept up to date with all the details of the match on Gazeta do Urubu.
The return match takes place next Thursday (25), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The victory at Maracanã is considered crucial for Flamengo to arrive in Argentina with an advantage in the fight for a place in the Libertadores semifinals.
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