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IT'S GOING TO BE PACKED! CHECK OUT THE PART OF TICKETS SOLD FOR FLAMENGO

Teams face each other in Rio de Janeiro with a packed stadium expected

Flamengo will face Grêmio this Thursday, at 8pm, at the Maracanã stadium, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The Red-Black Nation promises to throw a big party. According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, 32,500 tickets have already been sold, indicating that the stadium will be full once again this season.

Currently, Flamengo is the leader of the Brasileirão and arrives for the clash on a high note, after a historic rout in the classic against Vasco. On the other hand, Grêmio, this Thursday's opponent, is coming off two consecutive defeats in the championship, which increases the pressure on the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

IMPORTANT ABSTRACTS AND RETURNS

Coach Tite will face challenges in the lineup due to five important absences caused by the Copa América. Players Arrascaeta, De la Cruz, Matías Viña and Varela are defending the Uruguay team, while Erick Pulgar is playing for Chile. Furthermore, Allan and Ayrton Lucas are still recovering from injuries and are doubts for the match.

The good news for Rubro-Negro is the return of defender Léo Pereira, who is recovered and available for Tite. As a result, Flamengo's likely lineup for the match should include: Rossi, Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (or David Luiz), Igor Jesus, Gerson, Lorran, Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo and Pedro.

DECISIVE GAME AT MARACANÃ

The match between Flamengo and Grêmio promises to be exciting, with high expectations from the red fans. black people who will fill Maracanã to support their team. Flamengo seeks to maintain its lead and continue its good form in the championship, while Grêmio struggles to recover from its recent defeats and win important points.

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Excited! Former Flamengo player Gabigol sets a goal target in the Brazilian Championship and excites Cruzeiro

Striker, former player and idol of Mais Querido, from Raposa promises 20 goals in Série A and shows confidence for the debut against Mirassol

Gabriel Barbosa promises 20 goals in the Brasileirão, excites Cruzeiro fans and prepares for his debut in Série A - photo: reproduction

Striker Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol , Cruzeiro's main signing in the last transfer window, has set a bold goal for the Brazilian Championship. During the election for the presidency of the CBF, held in Rio de Janeiro, the owner of the SAF Celeste, Pedro Lourenço, revealed the player's promise.

" He promised to score 20 goals in the Brazilian Championship, you see (laughs) ", said the director, showing confidence in the athlete's performance. Since his arrival at Raposa, Gabriel has already scored five goals in seven matches, confirming his good start with the blue shirt.

CELESTE BOARD BELIEVES IN THE STRIKER'S POTENTIAL FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Pedro Lourenço reinforced his confidence in the striker's ability and highlighted his importance to the team in the rest of the season. According to the agent, the player has shown great dedication on and off the field.

"I have full confidence in him. The Brazilian Championship is about to start. He's a great guy, committed," added Lourenço. The board expects the striker to maintain his good performance and be one of the team's highlights in the national competition.

STRIKER CELEBRATES NUMBERS AND SHOWS ANXIETY FOR DEBUT IN SERIE A

On social media, Gabriel Barbosa showed his excitement for Cruzeiro's debut in the Brasileirão. The striker shared statistics from his season and made it clear that he is ready for the challenge.

“Every day is better… Looking forward to Saturday,” the player posted, reinforcing his motivation for the first game of the competition. The Celeste fans also showed support for the number 99, believing in a great season for the athlete.

Cruzeiro's journey in Série A begins this Saturday, at 6:30 pm, at Mineirão, against Mirassol. The team is looking to start the competition with a victory in front of its fans and count on the strength of Gabriel Barbosa in the offensive sector.

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Flamengo wants to bring fans in the US closer together with Fan Zones during the World Cup

Mengão wants to provide a personalized experience to the red-blacks who are or are already in the North American country during the tournament

Flamengo intends to provide a personalized experience to its fans at the Club World Cup - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

In the middle of the year, Flamengo will travel to the United States to compete in the Super Club World Cup , an unprecedented tournament with 32 teams. The Rubro-Negro already knows two opponents in the group stage: Chelsea (ENG) and Espérance (TUN), awaiting the definition of the replacement for León (MEX), which was excluded from the competition.

To make the fans' experience even more special, Flamengo is studying the creation of an exclusive fan zone in the United States, a space to bring together the Red-Black Nation during the tournament.

The location of the fan zone is still under wraps

According to information from the 'UOL' portal, Flamengo , like the other Brazilian clubs in the tournament ( Fluminense , Palmeiras and Botafogo ), intends to offer a different experience to its fans abroad.

In the case of Mengão, the event will be held in partnership with the club's Embassies and Consulates in North America , which include units in the United States and Canada.

However, unlike other Brazilians, who have already defined the locations, Flamengo keeps the location of the fan zone a secret , promising a surprise for fans.

In addition, there is the possibility of a partnership with Adidas , the club's sports equipment supplier, to further strengthen the event .

Flamengo's games in the group stage of the Super World Cup

Flamengo already has dates and locations set for the group stage games:

June 16 – Flamengo x Espérance (Philadelphia)

June 20 – Flamengo vs Chelsea

June 24 – Flamengo vs. opponent to be defined (Orlando)

If it advances to the knockout stage, the following stages will be played on the following dates:

Round of 16: between June 28th and July 1st

Quarter-finals: between 4th and 5th July

Semi-finals: between 8th and 9th July

End: July 13th

With this initiative, Flamengo aims to transform the competition into a big party for the red-and-black fans in the United States. Now, all that remains is to wait for the definition of the third opponent in the group stage and the club's next steps in organizing the event.

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Getting closer to the return! Flamengo releases medical report on Pedro and Viña

With similar injuries, the striker and the left back are the players who have been recovering from injury for the longest time within the red-black squad.

Both had a similar injury and are recovering well at the Ninho Rub CT, apart from that they followed the doctor's recommendation to the letter.

The fans are happy with the Flamengo team and coach Filipe Luís . This is because after winning the Copa do Brasil, the team won the Carioca and the good football returned. However, injuries and the medical department have always been a ghost for the club and the fans. In this sense, the club from Gávea updated the status of two important players who are closer to returning to the field every day.

Initially, Fla sent the updated medical report of Pedro and Viña . Pedro, who reconstructed the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, is following the recovery plan established by the Medical Department, having already been working with physical preparation for a month.

Viña had a similar injury, but the severity of the problem is greater because, in addition to affecting the anterior cruciate ligament, the meniscus in his right knee was compromised and there was also a fracture in his tibia. However, he is also following the recovery plan established by the Medical Department. He carries out daily work with physiotherapy at the CT .

Remember the injuries

On September 4, 2024, during a training session with the Brazilian National Team in Curitiba, Pedro ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The injury occurred in an isolated movement, without contact with another player, and was confirmed by MRI scans performed by the CBF. As a result, Pedro was removed from the National Team and returned to Rio de Janeiro to begin treatment with Flamengo's medical department.

The ligament reconstruction surgery was performed on September 13, 2024, at Hospital Copa Star, by Dr. Luiz Antônio Vieira, accompanied by Flamengo's health manager, Márcio Tannure. Unlike a previous injury in 2018, when he also ruptured the ACL (in his right knee) and had the meniscus affected, this time there was no compromise of the meniscus, which favored faster joint rehabilitation.

Mathiás Viña suffered a serious injury on August 11, 2024, during a 1-1 draw against Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. The injury occurred in the final minutes of the game, in a challenge with midfielder Fabinho. Tests confirmed that he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, in addition to having a fractured tibia and compromised meniscus, making the situation more complex. He underwent surgery on August 15, 2024, at Hospital Copa Star, performed by Dr. Max Ramos and accompanied by Flamengo's health manager, Márcio Tannure.