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The game, at first, was scheduled to take place at São Januário, but it must undergo changes

Arrascaeta / Gilvan Souza
Arrascaeta / Gilvan Souza

05 Abr 2024 | 13:42 |

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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released, last Wednesday (3), the detailed table of the first nine rounds from Brasileirão. Nothing too out of the ordinary for Flamengo, with the exception of the classics. If the game against Botafogo, scheduled for the morning of the 28th of this month, a Sunday, was already surprising, the Classic of Millions was the one that raised the most doubts.


According to the table, Flamengo and Vasco will face each other on May 18th, a Saturday, at 9pm (Brasília time). The big issue is not the time, which is no longer the best, but the square: São Januário. Clashes there, on classic days, are constant, and clubs plan solutions. So much so that, after the announcement, the CBF went back and listed the location as “to be defined”.



It is common for the CBF to schedule games for the home team, in other words, São Januário appearing as a venue for the Classic of Millions is part of the protocol and is not something definitive. On the contrary, it is much more likely that Flamengo and Vasco will not take the field at Colina Histórica, but rather at Maracanã, a much more accessible place for fans.

Flamengo and Vasco starred in recent classics in São Januário, but the balance was not very interesting. Rubro-Negro even won the last two clashes, but one of them, in 2017, ended with confusion in the stands and the stadium being closed. The other, valid for Brasileirão 2020, took place behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Since then, the Rio PM has been very cautious with classics in São Januário and, in the case of Flamengo and Vasco, the veto is treated as normal. Trivela found that, on the red and black side, the Classic of Millions on Historic Hill is seen with fear and a feeling of insecurity.



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Estudiantes president plans clash with Flamengo in the Libertadores

The La Plata club's representative reinforced Mengão's glaring economic difference, but remains confident of qualifying for the semi-finals of the competition.

Estudiantes President Verón talks about the clash with Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction
Estudiantes President Verón talks about the clash with Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 14:54 |

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This Thursday (18), Flamengo begins the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes, at Maracanã. On the eve of the confrontation, the president and idol of the Argentine club, Juan Sebastián Verón, spoke about the expectations for the duel against Rubro-Negro.


DIFFERENT LEVELS


During an institutional event in La Plata, Verón highlighted the financial difference between the teams , with Mengão being the team with the highest market value among the tournament participants, but recalled Estudiantes ' tradition of overcoming opponents considered favorites.


Estudiantes' Verón on Flamengo in the Libertadores: "Yes, the challenge is difficult"

"Obviously, we know the power of our opponent, but we also know that we've been through similar situations against important teams, and that the club, given its history, has risen to the occasion. We've always kept this in mind: yes, the challenge is difficult, but we can excel and represent the club well , regardless of the result. We've experienced this before, and we continue to do so," the director stated.


VERON X FLAMENGO

In the early 1990s, Verón began his career at Estudiantes and played in the 2-0 victory over Flamengo in the 1994 Supercopa Libertadores . In addition to his former club, the former midfielder also shone for major teams such as Boca Juniors, Lazio, Manchester United and Inter Milan . In 2007, he returned to Estudiantes and was a key player in their 2009 Copa Libertadores victory.

Verón retired in 2014, but returned to the field three years later as a player-president . His last official match came in 2017, against Botafogo, also in the Copa Libertadores, during the group stage.



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Remember him? Former Flamengo player signs with current team Marcos Braz's team

Former Flamengo and Monaco player, the full-back returns to Brazilian football with Remo after a serious injury and a year out, ensuring he is physically fit.

Former Flamengo player Jorge is presented at Remo, owned by Marcos Braz, after a year away due to injury and is looking for a fresh start in Brazilian football - photo: reproduction
Former Flamengo player Jorge is presented at Remo, owned by Marcos Braz, after a year away due to injury and is looking for a fresh start in Brazilian football - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 14:40 |

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Full-back Jorge, the new signing for Remo under executive director Marcos Braz , is experiencing a comeback in football. Discovered by Flamengo, he achieved national and international prominence, playing for clubs such as Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense, and even in Europe , playing for Monaco, Porto, and Basel.


In France, with Monaco, Jorge won a French Championship title. Returning to Brazil in 2023, he signed with Fluminense, but suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee , which sidelined him for a long period. He later played for CRB, but played few games, with his last official match taking place on September 15, 2024.


At the press conference held last week, Jorge stated that he was physically recovered and available to coach António Oliveira: “ I am feeling very well physically , clinically too, that is the most important thing, after a very serious injury that I had at Fluminense… Today I feel good.”


PERIOD OF REFLECTION
Jorge, ex-Flamengo, reveals the reason for his career break: "I wanted to breathe a little"

Jorge revealed that he chose to take some time away from football to reflect and distance himself from stressful environments: “ When I arrived in Rio, after this contract I had at CRB , I decided that I wanted to breathe a little, get away from some environments through football, because I really went through a lot of things that only God knows.”


EXPERIENCE AND PASSAGE THROUGH THE NATIONAL TEAM

With extensive national and international experience, Jorge was also called up to the Brazilian national team in 2017 , playing a friendly against Colombia at Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium. The full-back arrives at Remo determined to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team.


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Juventude coach acknowledges disparity after defeat to Flamengo

Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams

Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 at Alfredo Jaconi and coach Thiago Carpini surrenders to the red-black - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 at Alfredo Jaconi and coach Thiago Carpini surrenders to the red-black - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |

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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .


Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"


"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.


CARPINI JUSTIFIES CHOICES

The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.


"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.


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