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Flamengo and Lazio advanced in negotiations to sign midfielder Marcos Antônio. The player, who has already accepted the Rio club's offer, should be signed on loan with an obligation to buy if certain goals are achieved. However, there are still disagreements regarding the triggers and final values ​​of the operation, according to information from the GE website.

It is agreed that Flamengo will pay an amount for the one-year loan, which will be deducted if the club opts to definitively purchase the player. . The figures for the definitive purchase are being discussed, with expectations of values ​​between 5 and 6 million euros, in addition to bonuses.

The main divergence between the clubs is in the clause that obliges Flamengo to buy the player if he participates in 50% of the games during the loan period. Flamengo and Lazio are still debating what the definition of participation in games will be: whether it will only count appearance, ownership, or the number of minutes played (45 or 90 minutes on the field).

Flamengo prefers that the purchase trigger be related to ownership or the condition of the player playing for 90 minutes. If the goal is not met, the purchase option will be the choice of the Rio club. Despite the impasse, Flamengo is confident that it will find a satisfactory agreement with Lazio and will have Marcos Antônio as a reinforcement in the next transfer window.

Marcos Antônio, 24 years old, is a creation of Athletico-PR's youth teams and a contemporary of Vini Jr in the youth teams. The midfielder has spent time at Estoril, in Portugal, and Shakhtar Donetsk, in Ukraine. He was bought by Lazio in 2023 and loaned to PAOK, from Greece, last season, where he was national champion.

Former BBB member Gabi Martins and federal deputy Euclydes Pettersen were spotted together at a wedding party in Governador Valadares, in the interior of Minas Gerais. The singer and the politician were photographed side by side in a selfie taken by other guests at the event. So far, Gabi Martins has not spoken openly about the relationship and prefers not to post anything about the subject on social media.

In January, the newspaper EXTRA revealed the affair between the two, highlighting that they spent the year new together in Pernambuco, accompanied by friends. The trip extended to Caraíva and Trancoso, in Bahia, including a helicopter ride. After the trip, Gabi returned to Nova Lima, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, where she lives with her family. Euclydes, in turn, divides himself between the capital of Minas Gerais and Governador Valadares, his hometown.

In February, when asked about her relationship with the deputy, Gabi declined to talk. "I'm single, working, focused on my career. I spent Carnival busy, fulfilling a schedule", stated the ex-BBB. Gabi has not been in a relationship since she broke up with gamer Lincoln Lau, in March 2023, after three months together. At the time, she claimed to have been cheated on, while Lincoln claimed to have been attacked by his ex-girlfriend.

Despite public appearances, Gabi Martins maintains discretion about her relationship with Euclydes Pettersen. So far, she has not made any posts about the affair, preferring to focus on her musical career and professional projects.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the audio regarding the penalty kick canceled in favor of Flamengo in the game against Cruzeiro. The decision was explained by the video referee, Daiane Muniz dos Santos, who analyzed the movement of the player involved in the move. In the audio excerpt, Daiane justifies the decision, saying: "He uses this arm as a natural action to propel the header." The video referee's interpretation was crucial to the final decision not to award the penalty. 

The release of these audios by the CBF is a transparency measure that aims to clarify the decisions made during games, providing fans and teams with a clearer understanding of the criteria used by referees. However, as is usual, these decisions are not always accepted peacefully by everyone involved, generating debates and discussions among fans, players and football experts.

A DIFFERENT ASPECT 

This specific case brought to light the importance of careful analysis of moves by the referee team, especially in games of great importance and visibility, such as those involving traditional teams like Flamengo and Cruzeiro. The controversy surrounding the move shows how each decision can have a significant impact on the progress and outcome of a match.

The use of VAR (video assistant referee) has been widely debated since its implementation. Despite being a tool that aims to increase precision in decisions, its use still generates controversy. Technology has brought a new element to football, changing the dynamics of matches and the way plays are interpreted.