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Vinícius Júnior shines and leads Brazil to victory against Colombia; Wesley debuts with prominence

Flamengo's offspring were the biggest highlights of the match valid for the 13th round of the World Cup qualifiers, held at Mané Garrincha Stadium

Vini Jr and Wesley, Flamengo's offspring, were the biggest highlights of the match valid for the qualifiers (Reproduction: Rafael Ribeiro/ CBF)
Vini Jr and Wesley, Flamengo's offspring, were the biggest highlights of the match valid for the qualifiers (Reproduction: Rafael Ribeiro/ CBF)

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The night of Thursday (20) was marked by the protagonism of the offspring of Flamengo in the Brazilian team. This is because, Vinícius Júnior was the goal of the Virada do Brasil against Colombia , at Mané Garrincha Stadium. In addition, Wesley debuted with the hopscotch and enchanted everyone. target = "_ blank"> Gerson . At 27 minutes of the first half, after taking a pass in midfield, the red-black shirt felt his thigh and fell on the lawn. The player even tried to follow in the match, but could not stand, being replaced by Joelinton. Now, the 'joker' will undergo examinations with Brazil's delegation to find out if there is injury. The youngest side of the Dearest entered 31 minutes of the second half and changed the match, with good plays on the right side. Already Leo Ortiz entered the additions and practically did not touch the ball. Alex Sandro did not leave the reserve bench. In the collection, Raphinha opened the score, five minutes . The draw of the Colombian team happened at 40 'of the initial stage. Replacing Gerson, Joelinton missed the ball, Arias stole, she left for Lerma and arrived in James Rodríguez. The midfielder played for Luiz Díaz, who put in the back of the net. At the time, Vini Jr received from the left and released his foot. The ball still suffered a slight deviation in the way, killing the goalkeeper of Colombia . The confrontation will be on Tuesday (25), at 21h45, for the 14th round of the World Cup qualifiers.



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Erick Pulgar appears in a wheelchair after landing with Flamengo in Rio

The Mais Querido midfielder arrived in Brazil along with the rest of the red-black delegation on Tuesday morning (1), after being eliminated from the World Cup

Flamengo's Erick Pulgar arrived in Brazil along with the rest of the red-black delegation on Tuesday morning, after being eliminated from the World Cup (Reproduction/GE)
Flamengo's Erick Pulgar arrived in Brazil along with the rest of the red-black delegation on Tuesday morning, after being eliminated from the World Cup (Reproduction/GE)

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Last Sunday (29), Flamengo was eliminated from the Club World Cup after being defeated by Bayern Munich. In addition, the Mais Querido had another bad news, Erick Pulgar fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot . Thus, the red-black delegation landed in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (1) and the midfielder arrived in a wheelchair.


In a statement released by Flamengo, Erick Pulgar will be re-evaluated in Rio de Janeiro. Highlighting that the red-black squad landed in Rio on the morning of this Tuesday (1). Thus, the Medical Department will define the next steps in the treatment of the player's injury.


INJURY AFTER STRONG TACKLE ON HARRY KANE


Erick Pulgar was injured in the first half of the match between Flamengo and Bayern Munich. In the 42nd minute, the midfielder committed a foul on opposing striker Harry Kane and received a yellow card.

Soon after, he went to the bench complaining of pain in his foot and ended up leaving the game, giving way to Allan. After the substitution, Erick Pulgar was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he underwent medical examinations that confirmed a fracture.


OUT OF SEASON?

For this type of injury, in some cases, the quickest recovery requires surgery. However, there is a more conservative treatment with physiotherapy. It is worth remembering that, officially, Flamengo has not yet given a recovery timeframe for Pulgar , however, the Chilean should be out of action for two to three months.


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Check out what Neuer said to Rossi after Flamengo's elimination

The Bayern and Mais Querido goalkeepers met after the match valid for the round of 16 of the World Cup, where they exchanged shirts and took photos together

Neuer and Rossi, from Bayern and Flamengo, met after the match valid for the round of 16 of the World Cup (Photo: Reproduction)
Neuer and Rossi, from Bayern and Flamengo, met after the match valid for the round of 16 of the World Cup (Photo: Reproduction)

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After Flamengo's elimination from the Club World Cup, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a point of meeting Augustín Rossi to take a photo and exchange shirts. Watch the dialogue between the goalkeepers played by voice actor Gustavo Machado below.


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Neuer: “Can you get me a shirt in those colors? Any player’s shirt”


Rossi : “Ah, it’s for…”

Neuer: “Yes, for me. One that has these colors here. Just for me. Is that okay?”

HOMAGE TO FLAMENGO IN 7-1?

Although he did not explain why he asked Flamengo for a red and black shirt, Neuer must have had fond memories. After all, in the 2014 World Cup title campaign in Brazil, the Germans wore a red and black uniform against the Canarinho, in a 7-1 win.

At the time, Adidas, the supplier of sports equipment for Flamengo and the German National Team, created the second red-and-black uniform for the European team and announced that it would be in homage to the Most Beloved.

SEASON SEQUENCE

After being eliminated from the Club World Cup, Flamengo will only return to the field on the week of July 13, when they will face São Paulo in the Brasileirão. In the meantime, the red-and-black squad will enjoy a few days of vacation before returning to activities.


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“We can’t compete” – Serie A coach is honest when talking about Flamengo

Coach sees a big difference today between Mengão's financial levels and what he has in his team and needs to find a way to compete

Flamengo is currently the club with the highest revenue capacity in Brazil and the Serie A coach is honest about the issue - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo is currently the club with the highest revenue capacity in Brazil and the Serie A coach is honest about the issue - Photo: Reproduction

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With ample financial and sporting superiority in South America, Flamengo remains a reference among the continent's clubs . Closely pursued by Palmeiras, Rubro-Negro is currently the Brazilian team with the highest annual revenue and the greatest capacity to invest in reinforcements. In an interview with Correio do Povo, Grêmio coach Mano Menezes commented on the disparity of forces in national football — and cited Flamengo as a major example.


Mano Menezes on economic disparity: "We cannot compete with Flamengo"


“There is already a huge difference, especially between Palmeiras and Flamengo, in relation to the other clubs. We cannot compete with Flamengo on their rules. We have to compete on our own . Flamengo has always had a higher income, and now it is better organized,” declared the coach.


FLAMENGO LEADS IN REVENUE FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

In early 2025, Flamengo released its financial figures for the previous season, with gross revenue of R$1.3 billionthe highest in Brazilian football for the sixth year in a row . For comparison purposes, Grêmio, led by Mano, closed 2024 with revenue of R$491 million.


WORLD CUP GIVES RUBRO-NEGRO A MILLION-DOLLAR BONUS

The expectation for 2025 is a new record . This is because, even with the elimination in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup against Bayern Munich (GER), Flamengo guaranteed a considerable “bonus”. Participation in the tournament yielded 28.71 million dollars (around R$ 157.3 million), an amount that will be incorporated into the year's revenue.

CAST REPRESENTS THIS WEEK

With the end of its participation in the World Cup, Flamengo landed in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (1st). The squad will have a few days off before returning on Saturday (5), when it begins preparations for the match against São Paulo, scheduled for the weekend of July 12, for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.



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