
Soccer
08 Set 2024 | 11:51 |
Flamengo works intensely to ensure the return of four of its main players for the clash against Bahia. The coach and the coaching staff are optimistic about having Léo Pereira, Arrascaeta, De la Cruz and Gabigol, athletes who play crucial roles in the squad and are considered key pieces for the team. At the moment, each of these players is in different stages of recovery, and the club is making adjustments to speed up their return to the field.
Léo Pereira, who is already integrated into training with the rest of the squad, is the closest to be available for the next match. The defender, who had been standing out in the red and black defense before suffering the injury, showed signs of full recovery and is now carrying out activities normally at Ninho do Urubu. The expectation is that he will be in full physical condition to face Bahia and reinforce the defensive system, which has shown instability in the last few rounds.
FLAMENGO RACES AGAINST TIME
However, the situation of Arrascaeta, De la Cruz and Gabigol still requires caution. Arrascaeta, who had been facing muscle problems, remains in intensive treatment at the club's medical department. Although he is not yet released to train with the group, there is a positive expectation that he will be reinstated soon, depending on his evolution in the coming days.
The Uruguayan midfielder is one of the main technical references of < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/flamengo-prepara-alexsandro-e-plata-para-estreia-confira" target="_blank">Flamengo, and his return is eagerly awaited by the coaching staff and the fans. The idea is not to rush your return to avoid any type of worsening of the injury, but, at the same time, try to enjoy it as soon as possible. De la Cruz, who is also recovering from a muscle injury, follows a similar schedule to from Arrascaeta. The Uruguayan, who recently arrived at Flamengo, had been adapting to the team and was already demonstrating quality in the matches in which he played. His presence in midfield has been seen as a difference, and his absence has been felt in recent games. The medical department works together with physical preparation to ensure that the athlete returns in the best possible condition, avoiding the risk of new injuries.
Current tournament champion, Mengão faces the Catalan team this Saturday (23) and could break attendance records in the international final
23 Ago 2025 | 13:08 |
Flamengo is preparing for another international final in the youth categories. The current champion of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup , the team faces Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã , in search of its second championship. The competition brings together the winners of the U-20 Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Youth League, the most important tournaments in the category in South America and Europe.
According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, as of Friday night, 35,473 tickets had already been sold for the match. The red-and-black fans are expected to sell out the entire ticket, even with the Upper South section still closed. Due to high demand, tickets for the Upper East section, previously blocked, have been released for sale.
Tickets for the East and Lower West sectors, as well as the North sector, are already sold out. Tickets remain for the Upper East sector, part of the South sector, and Maracanã Mais. Prices range from R$22.50 (half-price) to R$300 (full-price) , and sales are exclusive to the official website: ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
The match has a strong chance of breaking the tournament's all-time attendance record, held by the 2022 match between Peñarol (URU) and Benfica (POR), when 40,579 fans attended. The red-and-black fans are expected to surpass that mark on Saturday.
The final will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV Globo, starting at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) . Gustavo Villani will be the commentator, with Maestro Júnior and Paulo Nunes, both of whom have played for the Rio de Janeiro club's youth academy.
Valencia, Sevilla and Porto have approached representatives for the defender, but Rubro-Negro does not intend to negotiate the player in the current 2025 window.
23 Ago 2025 | 12:37 |
Flamengo recently rejected inquiries from three European clubs for defender Léo Pereira . According to the ge portal, Valencia, Sevilla, and Porto have expressed interest in the player , seeking information on the conditions for a potential deal.
Despite contact from representatives, the club's board made it clear that it has no intention of negotiating the player during this window . However, communication between the parties will remain open for future discussions.
Currently, the only way for Léo Pereira to leave the Rio de Janeiro club would be to pay the full release clause, set at 60 million euros (approximately R$380 million). A similar situation occurs with Léo Ortiz , who has also been targeted by European clubs.
Signed in 2020 to replace Pablo Marí, the defender arrived after the Spaniard's departure to Arsenal . At the time, Rubro-Negro paid around €7 million (approximately R$32 million) to Athletico-PR.
Since wearing the red-and-black jersey, Léo Pereira has made 251 appearances, scored 15 goals, and provided five assists. The defender has won a Copa Libertadores, a Campeonato Brasileiro , two Copa do Brasil titles, a Recopa Sudamericana, a Supercopa Rei, and four state titles.
Spanish defender, champion of the Libertadores and Brasileirão in 2019, has attracted interest from the Minas Gerais team, but is currently enjoying a good run of form in Italian football.
23 Ago 2025 | 12:21 |
Pablo Marí, one of the key players in Flamengo's Libertadores and Brasileirão triumphs in 2019, may be in Atlético-MG's sights. According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, a transfer market specialist, the Minas Gerais club has expressed interest in signing the Spanish defender , currently a starter for Fiorentina.
"Two foreign clubs have shown interest in defender Pablo Marí ," Schira revealed on social media. " Atlético Mineiro is interested in defender Pablo Marí ," the reporter added.
After excelling at Flamengo , Pablo Marí was sold to Arsenal in England in 2020 for 14 million euros. The defender also spent time on loan at Udinese and Monza , before being acquired permanently by the Italian club in 2023.
Thanks to the maintenance of 40% of the economic rights at the time of the transfer, Flamengo made a profit of around R$14.6 million from the negotiation and still has to receive a portion of 680 thousand euros (approximately R$4.35 million), an amount that should be paid soon.
In early 2025 , Pablo Marí transferred to Fiorentina, responding to a request from coach Raffaele Palladino , who had previously worked with him at Monza. With a contract until June 2026, the defender is a key player in the Italian club's defense, making an immediate release difficult.