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David Luiz is living out the last year of his contract with Flamengo. However, as reported by “Paparazzo Rubro-Negro”, the club's management welcomes a possible renewal with the player. The defender's current contract ends at the end of the season, but his leadership within the squad has been a big difference in the board's assessment of the contractual situation.
At 37 years old, David Luiz is one of the pillars of the team. team and always receives praise from his teammates, whether they are young prospects or experienced athletes. If the renewal is confirmed by the end of the season, it will be a milestone for the number 23, who had been questioned a lot by the fans. However, the player demonstrated resilience, turning things around and returning to being one of the main athletes in the squad.
In recent games, David Luiz made five appearances as a starter for the team and was instrumental in the recent results of Rubro-Negro. An example of its importance was the goal scored last Thursday, against Bahia, which sealed Flamengo's victory in the last minutes of the match.
David Luiz began his professional career at Vitória, the club for which he stood out in the youth categories. In 2007, he transferred to Benfica, where he quickly established himself as a starter. During his time at the Portuguese club, he won the Primeira Liga title in the 2009-2010 season, as well as two League Cups.
In 2011, David Luiz transferred to Chelsea. In his first spell at the English club, he won the UEFA Champions League in the 2011-2012 season, which was a historic feat for Chelsea. Furthermore, he won the FA Cup and the UEFA Europa League. In 2014, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he continued to accumulate titles. With PSG, he won two Ligue 1 championships, as well as several French Cups and French League Cups.
David Luiz returned to Chelsea in 2016, and his second spell at the club was also marked by success. In 2017, he was a key player in winning the Premier League, as well as winning the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League again. In 2019, he moved to Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup in 2020 and the English Super Cup in the same year.
For the Brazilian team, David Luiz participated in important competitions. He was present at the 2014 World Cup, being one of the highlights of the team that reached the semi-finals. In 2013, he was champion of the Confederations Cup, contributing significantly to the title. David Luiz's career is marked by spells at major European clubs and significant achievements both at club level and with the national team.
The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão
16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |
In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.
Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"
"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.
The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.
"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.
Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.
Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star
16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.
Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"
Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.
While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.
Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition
16 Set 2025 | 19:31 |
Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.
São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.
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Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.
Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.
📅 Date: 9/17/2025
⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)
📺 Broadcast: SporTV
Coach: Thiago Viana.
Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.
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