Soccer
Vasco is acting behind the scenes and wants to play against Flamengo outside Maracanã in the Brazilian Championship - understand
Vasco's board of directors chose not to hold the classic against Flamengo at Maracanã in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship, as happened in the semis
|
0
Vasco 's preference is to hold the match at São Januário, but the request is likely to be blocked by Rio de Janeiro's security agencies. As a result, the decision will likely fall on either the Nilton Santos Stadium or the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus. According to "Jovem Pan", which released the information, Vasco's board of directors is evaluating the available options before making the choice official. In the State Championship, the justification for moving the match from Maracanã was the feeling of being a "visitor" even though they were the home team.
HISTORY DOESN'T HELP VASCO
In the semifinals of the Carioca, the change to Nilton Santos did not bring benefits to Vasco. The team lost the first game 1-0, with a goal by Bruno Henrique, and ended up losing again in the second leg, 2-1, guaranteeing CRF a place in the final against Fluminense. Despite the recent unfavorable history, Vasco maintains its stance of avoiding Maracanã when it has home advantage against Mengão.
CLASSIC ON APRIL 20TH
The first Clássico dos Milhões of the Brazilian Championship will take place on April 20 , a Sunday. However, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has not yet defined the time of the match. Before the match against Vasco, Mais Querido will face Internacional, Vitória, Grêmio and Juventude, alternating games in Rio de Janeiro and away from home.
Vasco's president, Pedrinho, had previously indicated his intention to hold the derby at São Januário. In the Carioca, the impossibility of dividing the tickets 50/50 with the opposing fans made the idea impossible. "For the Brazilian Championship, it is my wish to play at my home," said Pedrinho , who believes in the possibility of the stadium hosting big matches, as long as it does not have to share half of the ticket load with its rival.
Even defending the right to play at São Januário , Pedrinho argued that the stadium has already hosted derbies between rival fans without incident. "The clubs arrive, the buses arrive, there are no fights. Why can't Vasco play certain derbies at São Januário?", he asked. The final decision will depend on the assessment of Rio de Janeiro's security authorities, who will have the final say on the feasibility of holding the match at Vasco's stadium.
Soccer
Flamengo will make a millionaire profit from the sale of Vinicius Souza to Wolfsburg
Vinição, a Mengo product, stands out after being announced as a reinforcement for the German team; the Rio de Janeiro club will make a huge profit from the deal
|
0
Midfielder Vinícius Souza was transferred from Sheffield United to Wolfsburg for 15 million euros (approximately R$95.8 million) . FIFA rules reserve up to 5% of the transfer fee paid by clubs to reward all clubs that contributed to the development of the athlete between the ages of 12 and 23. In Vinícius' case, Flamengo accumulated 3.05% because he left the club at the age of 21.
This transfer reinforces the sustainable business model of the red-black base, which obtained financial returns even without the sale of the athlete in loco. To give you an idea, a similar mechanism yielded the club around R$11 million in the sale of Lucas Paquetá, for example. The amount of R$3 million will be deposited directly into the club's coffers.
HOW MUCH WILL FLAMENGO RECEIVE?
Transfer: 15 million euros (~R$ 95.8 million)
Solidarity percentage: 3.05%
Estimated total for Flamengo: R$3 million
FIFA VALUE
This amount is not exceptional for an individual transfer, but it shows how small amounts can generate consistent resources for the club. When added to other negotiations – especially of athletes revealed at Ninho –, these revenues reinforce the financial viability of the red-black base without depending on immediate sales.
Soccer
In addition to Roma, Premier League team expected to make offer for Wesley
With Kyle Walker leaving for Burnley, Manchester City is considering investing in Cria do Ninho, a full-back from Mais Querido, who is already the target of an offer from an Italian team
|
0
Right-back Kyle Walker's move to newly-promoted Burnley has opened a gap in Manchester City's squad. The 35-year-old defender opted not to stay at the club despite having a contract until 2026 , and ended his career under Pep Guardiola, in which he was a key player in successful campaigns, such as the 2022/23 Treble.
With his departure confirmed, the English club is evaluating alternatives in the market to strengthen the sector , and the name of Wesley, a standout player at Mais Querido, appears as one of the main options. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the Citizens are considering formalizing an offer for the young full-back.
SHORT CAST IN POSITION
Manchester City currently only have Rico Lewis, 20, and Issa Kaboré, 24 , as their right-backs. Neither of them, however, has managed to establish themselves in the starting line-up, which led Guardiola to improvise midfielder Matheus Nunes in the role.
Given this scenario, the hiring of a consolidated full-back becomes urgent. Wesley, 21, has been standing out since Filipe Luís arrived on the coaching staff and is attracting attention from European football due to his speed, marking and offensive projection.
ROME PRESENTS FORMAL OFFER
While Manchester City is still evaluating the terms of a possible move, Roma has already made progress in negotiations with a concrete proposal. The Italian club offered around 25 million euros (around R$160 million), including bonuses, through a loan model with an obligation to buy — a common strategy to get around limitations imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play.
Soccer
Thiago Mendes settles with rival and ends old romance with Flamengo
The 33-year-old midfielder was once in Rubro-Negro's plans, but never reached an agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club and Mengão's biggest rival
|
0
Thiago Mendes is Vasco da Gama's new signing. Free on the market after the end of his contract with Al-Rayyan, from Qatar, the midfielder signed a contract with Cruzmaltino for two and a half seasons. The information was initially released by Venê Casagrande and confirmed by sources linked to the club . Despite not having made a recent offer, Flamengo is well aware of the name.
The midfielder was on the club's agenda on two occasions: 2021 and 2022. On both occasions, negotiations did not progress, either due to Lyon's financial demands at the time or due to a change of direction by the red-black board. Flamengo's first contact with Thiago Mendes took place in 2021.
NOVEL EXTENDED UNTIL 2025
The board led by Rodolfo Landim explored the possibility of a loan with an option to buy from Lyon. The French club, however, toughened up the negotiations and did not facilitate the release. Without success, Rubro-Negro ended up hiring Andreas Pereira. The following year, the talks resurfaced.
RIVAL TAKES OLD DESIRE FROM FLAMENGO
With Thiago Mendes' contract coming to an end, Flamengo's directors believed that it would be possible to move forward for a more affordable price. Lyon once again asked for financial compensation, frustrating the plans . The outcome was the arrival of Arturo Vidal. Now, in 2025, the story has a new chapter without Flamengo's participation.
Thiago Mendes, who is free on the market, was offered to Vasco and quickly approved by Fernando Diniz. The player is expected this Saturday (05) in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract until the end of 2027. Vasco's move is surprising due to the timing and the player's profile. At 33 years old, the midfielder arrives with the status of a starter and reference, betting on the experience acquired in Europe and Arab football.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
See previous