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FAST AND FURIOUS! FLAMENGO LATERALS ENTER STUDY ON THE FASTEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD IN THE POSITION

Flamengo's full-back duo gained prominence in study on "super fast" full-backs

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06 Mar 2024 | 17:54 |

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Matías Viña and Wesley, full-backs of Flamengo, received surprising prominence in research carried out by the Football Observatory (CIES). The duo appears in the ranking of the “super fast” full-back categories and occupy positions on the list alongside athletes in the main leagues of world football, which also results in Mengão and Brazilian football being highlighted.


Recognized by the analyzing world football athletes, CIES put together a list of players with the highest acceleration rates per game. Given that it consists of reaching a speed equal to or greater than 10.8 km/h for at least 0.7 seconds. To enter the list, the athlete must have played at least 1,000 minutes in a national league and three quarters of these games in the same position as the analysis.


Newly signed, Matías Viña is the Flamengo player best placed in the lateral ranking. The Uruguayan left-back has an average of 12.31 accelerations per match, performing 1.63 times above the rates expected for athletes of his position and characteristics. Described as an infiltrating playmaker, that is, who is part of the creation playing in the central lane, he surprises with the number of times he reaches high speeds and has one of the highest increase rates for the position.


The Wesley, known precisely for his speed, performs 1.53 above expectations due to his characteristics. The young man reaches, on average, 11.12 times per game speeds above 10.8 mk/h. Due to his good defensive numbers, better than those in attack, Garoto do Ninho is described as a “Ground-to-air blocker”, which means an athlete with the ability to defend on the ground and in the air.

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen-ALE)- 17.85 accelerations per game


Marlon Fossey (Standard Liège-BEL)- 13.77 accelerations per game

Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich-ALE)- 12.74 accelerations per game

Pastor Custódio (SC Farense- POR)- 12.72 accelerations per game

Dexter Lembikisa (Heart of Midlothian-SCO)- 12.69 accelerations per game

p>Raoul Bellanova (Torino FC-ITA)- 12.56 accelerations per game

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Norwich City-ING)- 12.39 accelerations per game

Matías Viña (Flamengo)- 12.31 accelerations per game

Thierry Correia (Valencia CF-ESP)- 11.65 accelerations per game

Antonino Gallo (US Lecce- ITA)- 11.68 accelerations per game

Yahya Kalley (IFK Norrköping-SUE)- 11.79 accelerations per game

Leonardo Godoy (Athletico-PR- BRA)- 11.61 accelerations per game

Giannis Masouras (Kifisia-GRE)- 11.50 accelerations per game

Gonçalo Costa (Portimonense SC-POR)- 11.42 accelerations per game

Joe Gomez (Liverpool – ING)- 11.13 accelerations per game

Wesley França (Flamengo)- 11.12 accelerations per game

Marvin Senaya (Strasbourg-FRA)- 11.08 accelerations per game

Cohen Bramall (Roterham United-ING)- 10.98 accelerations per game

Bruno Langa (Almería-ESP) 10.25 accelerations per game

Konrad Matuszewski Warta Poznań- POL- 10.05 accelerations per game


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Former Flamengo player scores as Brazil beats Chile in the qualifiers

Already guaranteed a place in the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian National Team showed strength at the Maracanã, defeated Chile 3-0 and took second place in the Qualifiers

The Brazilian national team beats Chile 3-0 at the Maracanã stadium in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and takes second place with a performance by Estêvão - photo: reproduction
The Brazilian national team beats Chile 3-0 at the Maracanã stadium in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and takes second place with a performance by Estêvão - photo: reproduction

05 Set 2025 | 00:42 |

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On Thursday night (4), the Brazilian National Team beat Chile 3-0, at Maracanã , in a duel valid for the penultimate round of the South American Qualifiers. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti played its third match under the new coach and once again excited the fans.


Estêvão, Paquetá, and Bruno Guimarães scored the winning goals in front of more than 57,000 fans at the stadium . The result moved Brazil up to second place in the standings, now with 28 points. Before kickoff, singer Ivete Sangalo entertained the crowd with a 15-minute pocket show.


STÊVÃO OPENS THE WAY TO VICTORY


Brazil started at a strong pace and nearly opened the scoring after just two minutes, with Gabriel Magalhães' header saved by Vigouroux. Casemiro even managed to find the net, but the effort was ruled out for offside.

The persistence resulted in a goal in the 37th minute, after a quick play between João Pedro and Douglas Santos. Raphinha shot, the goalkeeper rebounded, and Estêvão, almost on the line, scored with a bicycle kick. This was the youngster's first goal for the national team, bringing the crowd to life at the Maracanã stadium.


PAQUETÁ AND BRUNO GUIMARÃES SHINE

After the break, the Yellows kept up the pressure, but Chile began to react. Ancelotti, alert, made substitutions that changed the course of the match. Luiz Henrique came on well and, in the 26th minute, made a run down the left and crossed perfectly for Paquetá to head in the second goal, his first attempt of the match.

Shortly after, in the 30th minute, Bruno Guimarães took advantage of a rebound from Luiz Henrique's shot that hit the crossbar and scored the third. The fans gave a standing ovation to the striker's performance, which gave new momentum to the attack. With the victory, Brazil remained firmly in second place in the Qualifiers and will conclude its participation next Tuesday (9), against Bolivia, in El Alto, a city located at an altitude of over 4,000 meters.



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Live: Follow Brazil vs Chile with images

The Brazilian team takes to the field at Maracanã this Thursday (4) and will have a game ahead to consolidate Ancelotti's work

Brazil faces Chile in the World Cup qualifiers, in Ancelotti's debut at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Brazil faces Chile in the World Cup qualifiers, in Ancelotti's debut at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 18:26 |

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The 17th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers holds strong emotions, especially for Flamengo fans. This Thursday (4), Brazil and Chile face each other at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). One of the names that could stand out is striker Samuel Lino, called up to represent the Brazilian National Team.


The match will be broadcast on Globo , on free-to-air TV, with narration by Luis Roberto and commentary by Caio Ribeiro and Roger Flores . On SporTV, on a closed channel, the narration will be by Luiz Carlos Júnior, with commentary by Lédio Carmona and Paulo Nunes.


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PROBABLE LINEUPS
Brazil: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estevão, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro.


Chile: Vigouroux; Hormazabal, Paulo Díaz, Maripán and Suazo; Echeverría, Ignacio Saavedra and Cabral; Osorio, Aravena and Brereton.


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Can Bruno Henrique play in the Libertadores for Flamengo? Understand the punishment

Shirt 27 is sentenced by the STJD to a 12-game suspension and a fine of R$60,000, with Mais Querido planning to appeal the decision

Superior Court of Justice (STJD) sentences Bruno Henrique to 12 games and a fine of R$60,000; Flamengo must appeal to reduce the sentence - photo: reproduction
Superior Court of Justice (STJD) sentences Bruno Henrique to 12 games and a fine of R$60,000; Flamengo must appeal to reduce the sentence - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 18:17 |

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Striker Bruno Henrique was punished by the Superior Court of Sports Justice this Thursday (29), with a 12-game suspension and a fine of R$60,000. The decision, valid for national competitions, does not prevent the athlete from playing in the Libertadores at this time , but there is an expectation that the case will be forwarded to FIFA, which could increase the effects of the sanction.


The sentence handed down by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) affects competitions such as the Brazilian Championship and the Brazilian Cup, limiting the striker's participation in the national competition. However, for now, he remains available to play in the Copa Libertadores . If the court requests an extension from FIFA and the governing body of football complies, Bruno Henrique will also be sidelined for the international competition.


Flamengo 's board confirmed that it will appeal the decision, seeking a reduction in the penalty imposed on the number 27. There is the possibility of requesting a suspensive effect, which could allow the player to attend matches until the appeal is analyzed by the STJD Plenary, the highest court in the sporting sphere.


TRIAL HELD REMOTELY

Bruno Henrique, a defendant in both sports and civil courts, was not present in person at the trial, held in Rio de Janeiro. The striker testified remotely, as his presence at the court was not mandatory. He was also on a four-day leave granted by the club during the FIFA International Day.


UNDERSTAND THE ACCUSATION OF MANIPULATION

The case investigates the suspicion that Bruno Henrique had informed in advance about the yellow card he received against Santos, in a match held at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília, on November 1, 2023. According to the investigations, the information would have benefited his brother, Wander, who passed on the data to third parties linked to sports betting.


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