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24 Ago 2025 | 11:29
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Last Sunday (31), the Flamengo delegation left for Colombia, where they will make their debut in the Libertadores da América. Before boarding, Arrascaeta was seen wearing a muscle compression boot. However, the Uruguayan is not a cause for concern for Fla at the moment.
According to Coluna do Fla, the physical preparation team at Flamengo is monitoring close to the situation in Arrascaeta. The midfielder, who faced injuries and wear and tear in 2023, is being closely monitored, but does not cause concern for Mais Querido for the debut game in the Libertadores.
With the presence of Arrascaeta, the delegation from Flamengo arrived in Bogotá last Sunday night (31). This Monday (01), the red and black squad will carry out their last activity before the clash against Millonarios (COL). In the training that will take place soon, Tite will define the starting team that will take the field on Tuesday (02), in the debut of the Libertadores.
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Flamengo begins its campaign in search of the Libertadores fourth this Tuesday (2), facing Millonarios at 7pm, at the altitude of Bogotá. Undefeated and without conceding goals this season, the team arrives on a high after the victory over Nova Iguaçu in the Carioca final and tries to maintain its good recent record in debuts in the tournament. Participating in its eighth consecutive edition since 2017, Fla has a 76% success rate in this period.
Mengão's record in the seven editions since 2017 is five wins, one draw and just one defeat. The last two title campaigns (2019 and 2022), in fact, began with triumph, as did the first in 1981. It is also worth mentioning that, as it is seeded in the last draws, the club has a good record, competing for most of the of clashes as a visitor.
The defender scored the goal that took the decision to penalties, secured the title and commented on the team's resilience in the face of difficulties
24 Ago 2025 | 13:47 |
Captain Iago played a decisive role in Flamengo's U-20 World Cup victory this Saturday (23), at Maracanã. The defender scored the equalizer in the last minute against Barcelona , a result that took the decision to penalties, where Mengão won 6-5.
After the match, the defender revealed the emotion of the moment and the behind-the-scenes story of the decisive play: "As I said yesterday, the important thing was to be champions. We were going to leave here with the victory. God honored me with this moment, scoring the equalizer so we could go to penalties. Thank God we managed to come out with the victory on penalties. I also congratulate Léo for the saves there. And now I think it's time to celebrate, because we really deserve it," he declared.
The number 3 commented on the team's attitude in the face of the difficulties imposed by the opponent and explained how they managed to score in the decisive move: "Barcelona is a team that really likes possession. We knew it was going to be a difficult game, we kept our heads in place there ", he said before concluding.
"But we were resilient, we knew how to suffer at the right moment. God wanted to put me there in the box at that moment, I told João (Victor) that I would go into the box with him . Daniel managed to hit a beautiful pass and I made a great header to tie the game", concluded Iago.
A starter throughout the final, Iago was a key player in defense alongside João Victor. In addition to his solid defensive performance, the defender also shone in the penalty shootout , taking his penalty with skill, chipping it past the Spanish goalkeeper.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper was decisive in winning the second intercontinental championship and highlighted the support of the first team's starter before the final
24 Ago 2025 | 13:04 |
At just 18 years old, Léo Nannetti took center stage in the U-20 World Cup final at the Maracanã Stadium. The Flamengo goalkeeper was instrumental in the 2-2 draw in regulation time and shone in the penalty shootout , saving two shots in the 6-5 victory over Barcelona. The goalkeeper's impeccable performance cemented Mengão's title, securing their second title in the intercontinental youth competition.
Before the ball rolled, Léo Nannetti said he received a special message from Agustín Rossi, the starting goalkeeper for the professional squad. The encouragement served as fuel for a great performance: " Rossi sent me a message before the game to reassure me. I was able to put into practice what he and the goalkeeping coach, André, had said. We did a very detailed study and, thank God, I was able to be decisive," he said.
Emotional after the match, Nannetti highlighted the importance of the moment he experienced and the trajectory he built at the club: "It's wonderful to win this title so young alongside my brothers. I've been at Flamengo since 2016. Winning a World Cup with them is unforgettable," he declared.
With solid performances, the goalkeeper confirms his status as a promising young player. He has made 17 official appearances in 2025 and has established himself as one of the most promising players of the 2007 generation.
While the young goalkeeper celebrates, the professional team prepares to face Vitória this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã. More than 35 thousand tickets have already been sold, and the expectation is that the audience will exceed 50 thousand fans.
The youth academy standout was present in the conquest of the intercontinental title and is now looking for a place in the squad led by Filipe Luís
24 Ago 2025 | 11:47 |
In a packed Maracanã, Flamengo beat Barcelona on penalties 6-5 , after a thrilling draw in normal time, and secured their second U-20 World Cup title this Saturday (23). The victory consolidated the good moment of the red-black youth team, which once again overcame one of the main clubs in Europe .
Among the protagonists was Matheus Gonçalves , who had a special afternoon. The striker, about to say goodbye to the category, celebrated the achievement with emotion: "It was special. We were raised together since we were little, it has a special taste. My last title with the under-20. I have to congratulate Léo (Nannetti, goalkeeper) and Bruno (Pivetti, coach). It's the second Intercontinental and we are two-time champions. Very happy for everything", he declared.
At 20 years old, having turned 20 on August 18th, the attacking midfielder will dedicate himself exclusively to the first team under Filipe Luís . In 2025, he made 15 professional appearances , including three goals in the Campeonato Carioca.
Despite the confidence of the coaching staff, Gonçalves has only played 313 minutes on the field this season , making his streak difficult due to the strong competition for position with Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Gonzalo Plata.
Interest in Matheus Gonçalves isn't new. The player was nearly traded to Cruzeiro for €3.5 million, but the deal fell through . However, foreign clubs remain vigilant: CSKA Moscow (Russia) and Olympiacos (Greece) are evaluating the possibility of formalizing offers before the international window closes in September.