Grassroots Soccer
Flamengo vs Barcelona: Where to watch, time and probable lineups at the U-20 World Cup
22 Ago 2025 | 09:45
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26 Dez 2023 | 18:44 |
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The year may not have been so good for Flamengo's main squad, but it was certainly great for the stars at Mais Querido's base. They achieved an incredible collection of 44 titles in 2023. On the field, the under-16 team became two-time champions of the Adidas Cup, at Ninho do Urubu. Rubro-Negro beat São Paulo, 2-0, in the international competition
In addition, Flamengo's under-12s won the Campeonato Carioca over Fluminense. In a duel held at Grajaú Country Club, the teams drew 1-1 in normal time. Then, in extra time, each team scored once, giving the final score to the classic, 2-2. In this way, Mengão won the cup, for having had the best campaign.
It was , in fact, a totally historic campaign, in which they achieved a record number of titles, just as they did in 2022. But there is an even more impressive difference: this time, all teams became champions, whereas in last year's season 12 of the 13 teams were successful.
Before the 44 titles obtained in the years 2023 and 2022, the old record was from 2021, with 27 cups. In other words, Flamengo managed to practically double the amount obtained previously. It is important to highlight that Mais Querido considers for statistics the achievements of the under-6 to under-20 categories, including field and futsal competitions.
On the other hand, Flamengo's professional team did not make a Such a beautiful show this year. There were eight opportunities to lift a trophy, but not even one victory. Rubro-Negro ended up with four runners-up (Supercopa, Recopa, Carioca and Copa do Brasil) and two early eliminations (Mundial and Libertadores). Furthermore, Mengo was only in fourth place in the Brazilian Championship.
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Released by Bahia, the player will now have a new chance to prove himself at Tricolor and Mengão will not be entitled to the value of the deal.
27 Ago 2025 | 10:27 |
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A Libertadores and U-20 World Cup winner with Flamengo in 2024, 19-year-old right-back Lucyan has been announced as São Paulo's new signing . He had transferred to Bahia in March of this year but was released in August for disciplinary reasons.
With the agreement with São Paulo, Flamengo loses the 30% of the economic rights it had retained in the negotiations with the Bahia club. The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande. Lucyan signed a contract valid until June 30, 2028, with São Paulo , with a release clause of 80 million euros (approximately R$506 million at the current exchange rate).
With no room at Flamengo , the full-back had signed with Bahia until December 2027, in a deal at no cost to the Bahia club, but which kept 30% of his rights tied to the Rubro-Negro. The fine, at the time, had been set at 100 million euros (R$600 million).
The stint, however, was short-lived. In August, Bahia issued an official statement confirming the termination: " Esporte Clube Bahia SAF announces the release of right-back Lucyan . The U-20 player joined the club in March 2025 and played 16 matches for the Pivetes de Aço."
A Flamengo youth product since the U-15s, Lucyan excelled in 2024, starting in the final stretch of the Copa Libertadores, including the final against Boca Juniors (ARG) . At the U-20 World Cup, he served as a reserve for Filipe Luís's team, which defeated Olympiacos (GRE) in the final. The full-back left Flamengo at the beginning of this season, when he was released by Bahia.
The defender is a great highlight of Mengão's under-20 team and has been gaining value in the eyes of the fans and the market, which has caught the team's attention.
25 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |
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Volta Redonda is closely monitoring the development of defender Iago , a Flamengo alumnus who is now one of the most promising youngsters in the club's youth academy. Volta Redonda discovered the defender while still in the U-15s and retains 40% of his economic rights , while Flamengo holds the majority.
The contract stipulates that the Gávea club can acquire an additional 10% of the rights for R$500,000. The board is considering exercising this option , a move seen as strategic, as the youngster is expected to gain even more prominence in the coming years.
Even in his final year of the U-20 season, Iago is already attracting attention for his performance. He's under contract with Flamengo until December 2026, which guarantees the club contract security . The player's appreciation is raising expectations for both Flamengo and Voltaço, who hope to profit in the future from a potential deal.
In 2025, Iago had made 29 appearances for the U-20 team, playing 2,546 minutes, scoring seven goals, and providing one assist—rare numbers for a defender . In the U-20 Libertadores, he was the team's top scorer, scoring four goals.
In the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, he played 16 games, scoring four goals and providing one assist . For the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, he appeared in six South American matches, starting five, scoring two goals.
According to Sofascore, Iago finished the South American U-20 Championship with an average of 7.28 points per game . He made 41 defensive actions, won 20 of 31 duels (65%), and had outstanding aerial performance, winning 16 of 20 duels (80%). Considered one of the best talents in the youth academy, Iago is already generating expectations to join Flamengo's professional squad soon.
Mais Querido seeks to maintain hegemony and win the tournament for the second time in front of an audience that could break the competition's record.
23 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |
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This Saturday (23) will be decisive for Flamengo's youth team. The red-black team faces Barcelona, from Spain, in the final of the U-20 Club World Cup , at Maracanã. Current two-time champion of the Libertadores in the category, the team also defends the world title won in 2024, when they beat Olympiacos, from Greece, 2-1, in a comeback. That year, the team was led by Filipe Luís, now coach of the professional squad.
A large crowd is expected. So far, around 33,000 tickets have been sold for the final , and the organizers expect to surpass the competition's all-time record, held by the match between Peñarol (URU) and Benfica (POR), with 40,000 fans. In total, 35,000 tickets were made available for the match.
According to tournament organizers, if the match ends in a draw after regulation time, the champion will be decided by penalty kicks, as there will be no extra time. The fans are in a state of anticipation, promising to pack the Maracanã stadium to cheer on the young athletes in pursuit of a second consecutive world title.
Flamengo : Lucas Furtado; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Iago and Gusttavo; Fabiano, Pablo Lúcio and Matheus Gonçalves ; Lorran, Joshua and Pedro Leão. Coach: Bruno Pivetti.
Barcelona : Max Bonfill; Xavi Espart, Andrés Cuenca, Alexis Olmedo and Landry Farré; Brian Fariñas, Quin Junyent and Pedro Rodríguez; Óscar Gistau, Jan Virgili and Tommy Marqués. Coach: Belletti.
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