The teams faced each other this past Sunday afternoon (21)
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0On the afternoon of this past Sunday (21), Atlético-MG and Vasco played the 18th round of the Brasileirão. During the confrontation, where the Cruzmaltina team was losing 2-0, the fans of both teams staged a shameful scene in the stands of Arena MRV.
Even with the teams facing each other, the fans of the two teams decided to come together and remember Flamengo, chanting "in one voice" homophobic and misogynistic chants directed at the Rubro-Negra Nation: “You are a team of idiots and c****, put*, fagot* and thief, take the c* Mengo”, they sang.
Highlighting that this is not the first time that fans at Arena MRV loud and clear homophobic and misogynistic chants directed at Flamengo fans. During the match against Rubro-Negro on July 3, the same prejudiced chants could be heard in the Belo Horizonte stadium.
VASCO AND ATLÉTICO-MG WERE THROWN BY FLAMENGOThe two fans came together because they have something in common. That's because Vasco and Atlético-MG were beaten by Flamengo in the first round of the Brasileirão, while the team from Minas Gerais suffered. defeat of 4 to 2 to Mais Querido, the Cruzmaltino team took a historic 6 to 1 at Maracanã.
FLAMENGO FOCUS AT THE TOP OF THE TABLEWhile Vasco and Atlético-MG trying to escape the relegation zone, Flamengo is fighting for first place in the league table. Mais Querido is in third place, with 34 points. Thus, the red-and-black squad is preparing to face Vitória, on Wednesday (24). ), in Barradão.
The defender received numerous criticisms on social media
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0Defender Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, became the target of numerous criticisms on social media after his performance in the classic against Vasco. The player was directly responsible for the opponent's equalizing goal, which generated a flood of negative comments from fans, especially on digital platforms.
The move that resulted in Vasco's goal happened at a crucial moment in the match , which intensified the red-black revolt. Many Flamengo fans took to the internet to express their frustration with the defender's failure, pointing to the defensive failure as determining the final result. In the game, which is already naturally surrounded by tension as it is a classic between two of Rio's biggest football rivals, the responsibility of maintaining a solid defense is even greater.
However, Léo Pereira made a mistake that ended up being fatal for the Flamengo. The defender was unable to clear the ball in an aerial play, allowing Vasco to reach a draw. The failure occurred 30 minutes into the second half, at a time when Flamengo seemed to control the match, despite pressure from the opponent. However, the defender's positioning error allowed Vasco's attacker to take advantage of the opportunity, scoring a goal that changed the course of the game.
As soon as the game ended, social networks became a space for rant to Flamengo fans. Various profiles, from sports influencers to ordinary fans, spared no criticism of Léo Pereira's performance. Comments such as "unacceptable" and "another decisive failure" dominated mentions of the player.
On Bluesky, the hashtag with the player's name became one of the most talked about topics, and in fan groups on WhatsApp and Facebook, the conversation revolved around the need for reinforcements in Flamengo's defense. Many stated that the team, with the ambitions it has in competitions such as the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores, cannot afford to make such simple defensive mistakes.
The midfielder is still recovering from injury and has not confirmed his presence for the decisive clash on Thursday
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0Mengão will have to deal with the absence of Nicolás De La Cruz for another important game. The Uruguayan player did not participate in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (15), and remains a doubt for this Thursday's match (19) against Peñarol, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The midfielder's presence is not yet guaranteed, as coach Tite explained during a press conference.
During the press conference, Tite revealed that, after a recent training session, he asked Nicolás De La Cruz about the possibility of playing for at least 20 minutes in the match against Vasco, but the player, smiling, indicated that was not in condition. “The physical department was categorical in stating that he was not fit, even if he felt good", commented the coach. Tite also reinforced that he hopes to be able to count on the athlete on Thursday, but there is still no guarantee that this will be possible.
Nicolás De La Cruz has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in the game against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, the midfielder was absent from the team in the matches against Corinthians, in the second game of the same competition, and in the Rio derby. and expectations for his return increase as the calendar narrows.
In addition to De La Cruz, CRF has already confirmed the absence of four other players for the clash against Peñarol, which they face. problems in their right thigh, and Pedro, Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who suffered more serious injuries, will only return to the pitch in 2025.
With these absences, coach Tite will have to adjust the team to maintain performance and continue in search of victories in the competitions that the club still competes in.
Player was the target of attacks from Palmeiras and Atlético-MG, but chose the red-black
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0There's new reinforcement arriving at the Ninho! This is Gui Ruck< /a>, 15-year-old jewel who will reinforce Flamengo's under-15s. The young man who was at Real Valladolid in Spain was of interest to clubs like Real Madrid and PSG in European football. The jewel published on his social networks an image of his arrival at Ninho do Urubu to begin work. In Brazil, Atlético-MG and Palmeiras tried to bring the athlete, but the player chose to go to the red-black team. The young promise arrives with the status of a major signing for Flamengo's academy and said goodbye to Spanish soil alongside striker Kenedy, who briefly played for Mais Querido in 2021. The post was also published on Gui's social media. In 2023, the young man had already gone to see his new club. Gui went with his family to visit Ninho do Urubu, when the red and black interest was still in its initial stages, so that everyone could see the facilities and, as a bonus, he managed to get a photo with Uruguayan midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta. According to GE, Gui Ruck will reinforce the under-15s and will sign a contract valid for three seasons, but, due to current legislation, a football player can only have a professional contract after reaching the age of 16. Therefore, the contractual fine is 50 million euros, an amount lower than Flamengo usually works with home silver.
Still without reinforcements for the professional team, Flamengo is preparing to face Bolívar in this Thursday (15) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores da América and the expectation is for a full house, as tickets for the game are already sold out.
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