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Vanderlei Luxembourg reveals conversation about Adriano when he was in Flamengo

Coach remembered his time with the club in 2011 where he had the desire to bring the emperor back, but regrets not having done it

Vanderlei Luxembourg reveals that I would like to have brought Adriano back to Flamengo in 2011 - Photo: Reproduction
Vanderlei Luxembourg reveals that I would like to have brought Adriano back to Flamengo in 2011 - Photo: Reproduction

26 Fev 2025 | 09:08 |

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In 2009, Adriano Imperador returned to Flamengo to make history, conquering Brazilian Championship and consolidating itself as a red-black idol. However, his passage could have been even longer. Vanderlei Luxembourg revealed that he tried to convince the board to bring the attacker back after the player left the Italy Roma in 2011. /P>


“When I was in Flamengo, I wanted to bring Adriano back. He stopped very early . I played too much . It is one of the things I regret the most in my life, for not doing. I wanted to bring him, but Patricia Amorim, so president, said he created many problems. I said, 'Leave the problem with me, I solve,' ”said Luxembourg on Tuesday (25), in an interview with can be.



The coach also explained the strategy he would use to help Adriano focus on football: < /P>

“Do you know what I was going to do? There is close to where I was created. It was going to climb the hill and say, ‘When he gets here, send him down , for me to take care of him ’. I think he would have had career longevity and played another World Cup, which was important. It's something I wanted to have done , helping you, just as I helped many others, ”he added.


Adriano shone in Flamengo

On your return to Flamengo In 2009, Adriano was a key piece in the conquest of the Brazilian sixth championship, recording 30 games , 19 goals and four assists . Already in 2010, before leaving Gávea, shook the nets 15 times and gave six passes for goal in 18 matches .

Farewell of the lawns

In December 2024 , Adriano finally had his departure of farewell, gathering former companions of Internazionale (ITA) and former Flamengo players in Maracanã. At the end of the event, it was surprised by an exciting tribute : a message from his father , recreated by artificial intelligence, projected on the screens of Stadium.



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CBF President responds to Flamengo's criticism: "favoritism is..."

Mengão is dissatisfied with the entity making changes to the Brasileirão calendar and Samir Xaud responded to the club's statements

Samir Xaud responds to Flamengo's criticism after the CBF's decision to change the Brasileirão calendar - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Samir Xaud responds to Flamengo's criticism after the CBF's decision to change the Brasileirão calendar - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

26 Ago 2025 | 11:18 |

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The CBF announced last Saturday (23) changes to the Brazilian football calendar. The decision displeased Flamengo , which declared itself disadvantaged in relation to the other clubs. Faced with criticism, the president of the entity, Samir Xaud, spoke out to justify the change .


CBF President on Flamengo's criticism: "The favoritism is for Brazilian football"


"The favoritism is for Brazilian football. We're here representing an institution, we have to make important decisions , and we saw the possibility of adjusting our dates to conclude the Brazilian Championship this year. I've received a lot of support from other clubs and the press, and what we want is to improve and adjust the Brazilian calendar, which didn't begin under my management," said Xaud.


He added: "We're working daily. Everyone knows that the Brazilian calendar is tight, due to the FIFA and CONMEBOL deadlines, and next year we'll still have the World Cup . We needed to make a decision, and we believe it was the right one. It wasn't to benefit A or B, but rather Brazilian football."

WHAT HAS CHANGED IN THE CALENDAR?


The last round of the Brasileirão , previously scheduled for December 21, was brought forward to the 7th. As a result, the semifinals and finals of the Copa do Brasil were rescheduled for December 10, 14, 17 and 21. There is also the possibility that the first game of the final four will take place on November 26.

WAS FLAMENGO HARMED?

According to Flamengo's board, the change reduces preparation time for the rest of the season. Eliminated early from the Copa do Brasil, the team would have had five weeks off to train, recover players, and adjust the squad . Now, with the new schedule, Flamengo will have only one week off.

Behind the scenes, directors also believe that the decision could favor Cruzeiro, a direct rival in the fight for the Brazilian title alongside Palmeiras and Flamengo , which will have the Libertadores dates free, unlike Mengão and the alviverde, who remain in the competition.


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Flamengo agrees to Lorran's departure, says Fabrizio Romano

The Mengão product is one of the highlights of the youth teams and emerged last year as a promising player, but he is close to leaving the club.

Flamengo agrees to Lorran's departure to Italian football, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo agrees to Lorran's departure to Italian football, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

26 Ago 2025 | 10:32 |

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The U-20 Club World Cup title , won last Saturday (23) against Barcelona (ESP), put Flamengo's young players in the spotlight on the international stage. One of the protagonists was Lorran, number 11 of the team, who scored a goal in the final and, soon after, had his future defined: the striker was loaned to Pisa (ITA) .


According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement provides for a payment of 500 thousand euros (a little over R$ 3 million) to Flamengo for the loan , in addition to a purchase clause set at 4 million euros (around R$ 25.2 million). Rubro-Negro , however, kept 50% of the player's economic rights, aiming for a return in case of future appreciation.


PISA HAD ALREADY TRIED TO HIRE


Newly promoted to the Italian top flight after 34 years, Pisa is seeking reinforcements to avoid immediate relegation . The club had already attempted to sign Lorran in July, offering a loan with an obligation to buy. Negotiations, however, failed at that time.

LORRAN BETWEEN BASE AND PROFESSIONAL


In the 2025 season, Lorran has been alternating between the U-20 team and the senior squad. With no room for Filipe Luís, the striker played in the World Youth Championship final and opened the scoring in the final against Barcelona . After a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Flamengo won on penalties and secured the title.

The youngster nearly left the club on two other occasions this year: first, there were advanced negotiations with CSKA Moscow (RUS), which ultimately fell through. Then, Fortaleza attempted to loan him out, but the club chose to hold on to him.



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Vini Jr, ex-Flamengo, and Mbappé are victims of racism in a Real Madrid game

The Mengão product and the French star shone in the match between the meringues and Real Oviedo, but the local fans attacked the players

Vini Jr, a Flamengo product, and Mbappé are targets of racist insults in a Real Madrid game in La Liga - Photo: Reproduction/Real Madrid
Vini Jr, a Flamengo product, and Mbappé are targets of racist insults in a Real Madrid game in La Liga - Photo: Reproduction/Real Madrid

26 Ago 2025 | 09:50 |

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During Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo this Sunday (24), at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, Flamengo's young player, Vini Jr, and Kylian Mbappé were targets of racist attacks from the stands . The images, shown by the Spanish program El Día Después, from Movistar, recorded screams with monkey sounds at two different moments of the match.


WHAT HAPPENED


The first incident occurred shortly after Mbappé 's goal, when the Frenchman celebrated by kneeling on the pitch. Although it wasn't a collective chant, the insults were clearly captured by the match's broadcast cameras .


In the second half, when he came on to replace Rodrygo, Vini Jr. was also the target of racist chants and insults from a significant segment of the home crowd . The hostility escalated throughout the match, to the point where the Brazilian argued with some fans.


IN THE GAME, VINI JR. AND MBAPPÉ DECIDED

On the field, Real Madrid had no trouble defeating Oviedo with authority. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute of the first half. In the second half, Vini Jr., a Flamengo talent, shone, contributing to the next two goals .

The number 7 made a great play and assisted the Frenchman to extend the lead. In stoppage time, in the 48th minute of the second half, Brahim Díaz led a counterattack on the right, reversed the play, and found Vini Jr. The striker charged at the defense, burst into the box, and finished with class , scoring a stunning goal that sealed the 3-0 victory.



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