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Matheus Gonçalves sparks international interest and could leave Flamengo
02 Ago 2025 | 14:02
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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 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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