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Wallace Yan surpasses Bayern's star and becomes Flamengo's star in the World Cup

With an average of one goal every 14 minutes, the red-black striker leads the rankings in terms of performance and is already attracting the attention of European clubs, such as Wolverhampton

Wallace Yan becomes one of Flamengo's biggest stars in the Club World Cup and beats Musiala from Bayern Munich (Flamengo)
Wallace Yan becomes one of Flamengo's biggest stars in the Club World Cup and beats Musiala from Bayern Munich (Flamengo)

26 Jun 2025 | 18:04 |

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Flamengo haven't even played against Bayern Munich yet and they already have a name on the rise in the Club World Cup. Wallace Yan, a forward who was revealed by the club, appears to be the most efficient player in the tournament when the criterion is the time needed to score . With two goals in just 28 minutes played, the young Flamengo player surpassed big names and became one of the central characters of the competition.


IMPECCABLE USE OF THE MOST LOVED THING


Wallace has an impressive performance: a goal every 14 minutes. He scored against Chelsea with his first touch of the ball, coming off the bench, and was decisive again against LAFC, securing a draw in the final stretch of the match. The performance even caught the attention of FIFA, which highlighted the unprecedented feat of scoring in two consecutive games coming off the bench in the Club World Cup.


Just below Wallace is Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala . The German midfielder shone by scoring a hat-trick in the rout over Auckland City in just 54 minutes, which gives him an average of one goal every 18 minutes. Even so, the number is still behind the performance of the red-and-black team, which leads by a wide margin.



Top 5 goals per minute in the Club World Cup:

Wallace Yan (Flamengo) – 14 minutes per goal

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) – 18 minutes

Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 26 minutes

Kang-in Lee (PSG) – 29 minutes

Valentin Carboni (Inter Milan) – 35 minutes


The young red-and-black's prominence has not gone unnoticed in the transfer market. Wolverhampton, from the Premier League, is already closely monitoring Wallace Yan 's performance. An impactful performance in a showcase like the World Cup, against top-level opponents , could pave the way for a possible transfer in the near future.

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Recognition came quickly. Wallace not only made headlines on international websites, but also made history as the first player to score goals in two consecutive matches coming off the bench in a Club World Cup . The statistic is yet another indication of the immediate impact the striker has on the pitch.


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Flamengo will only have one absence against Internacional in the Libertadores at Beira-Rio

Erick Pulgar remains in the medical department and will be the only absence for Mais Querido against Internacional, in a decisive game in the round of 16

Flamengo will only be without Erick Pulgar against Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 - photo: reproduction
Flamengo will only be without Erick Pulgar against Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 18:53 |

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Flamengo will have almost full strength in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores , this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department and is not fit to play.


Pulgar had been an important player in Mais Querido 's midfield, but he won't be available. Other than that, all the other players are available to the coaching staff, which guarantees good lineup options and changes throughout the match.


PROBABLE LINEUP


The expectation is that Filipe Luís will send the following formation onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.


EXPERIENCED ARBITRATION

CONMEBOL announced that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate. He is one of the most experienced referees in the organization, having already been involved in decisive Libertadores matches , and will officiate another important duel in South American football.


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Check out Flamengo's likely lineup for the match against Internacional in the Libertadores

After winning the last two matches against Colorado, Mengão will play for a draw at Beira-Rio to guarantee qualification for the quarterfinals

Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 18:28 |

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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again, this time in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The Mais Querido arrives at the clash in high spirits, after winning the first game 1-0, at Maracanã, and repeating the positive result last Sunday (17), when they defeated the Gauchos 3-1 in the Brazilian Championship.


The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão , now turns its attention to the continental tournament. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to secure a spot in the quarterfinals and continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C with 11 points , the same score as leaders LDU. In seven matches, they recorded four wins, two draws, and one loss.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP


The team is expected to take to the field with the following lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro) . The confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department.

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.


URUGUAYAN REFEREE WILL CONTROL THE MATCH

CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the match's main referee . Recognized for his experience in international tournaments, he has already officiated decisive matches in the competition and returns to referee a highly significant match on the continental stage.


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CONMEBOL appoints referee for Flamengo vs Internacional in the Copa Libertadores

Uruguayan will lead the decisive duel at Beira-Rio; recent history shows Mengão's balance in games and experience in important matches in the tournament

Conmebol confirms Esteban Ostojich as referee for Flamengo vs Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Conmebol confirms Esteban Ostojich as referee for Flamengo vs Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 18:09 |

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CONMEBOL announced this week that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate the match between Flamengo and Internacional , the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 , at Beira-Rio Stadium. He is considered one of the most experienced referees in South America and has already been involved in important decisions in the organization's tournaments.


In this edition of the tournament, Ostojich has already officiated in seven matches, being selected in key matches . The referee is frequently chosen for Brazilian club matches, reinforcing his position of trust within CONMEBOL.


Ostojich has refereed four matches involving Flamengo , with a balanced record: two wins, one draw, and one loss. In 2021, he was present for the 3-2 victory over LDU. The following year, he oversaw Corinthians' 1-0 triumph. In 2023, he officiated the 1-1 draw against Ñublense, and in 2024, he refereed the defeat to Palestino, which was marked by refereeing controversy.


REFEREE'S RECENT HISTORY

Internacional has also been led by the Uruguayan in decisive moments. The most recent example came in the 2023 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, when the Rio Grande do Sul team defeated Bolívar 2-0 at Beira-Rio . This positive record boosts Colorado's confidence for the decisive clash against Mengão.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

For the duel, the expectation is that coach Filipe Luís will maintain the following starting lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).


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