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Werton, ex-Flamengo, scores his first goal for Leixões, in Portugal

The striker revealed at Mengão increased the score in his team's 3-0 victory over Porto B, the youngster also received the 'man of the match' award

Werton scored his first goal for Leixões - Photo: Reproduction
Werton scored his first goal for Leixões - Photo: Reproduction

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Werton is another of the promises revealed by Flamengo that shine in Europe. In Portugal, several young people trained at the Rio club have been standing out, and at Leixões itself, Werton found a Flamengo teammate, defender Gabriel Noga. The young striker started well in Portuguese lands, but had not yet scored. Last Sunday (27), however, the jewel finally hit the net.


Wertonwas a key player in Leixões' 3-0 victory over Porto B, in a match valid for the Portuguese second division. Rafael Martins opened the scoring, and Werton doubled the score in first-half stoppage time. In the second stage, Rodrigo Martins closed the account. This triumph was crucial for the team, which now occupies fourth place, behind Tondela, Penafiel and Benfica B.


In addition to the goal, Werton had an outstanding performance and was elected “man of the match”, celebrating the achievement on his social networks. Werton's goal came after a corner. Porto's goalkeeper did poorly in the play, and the ball was left for the former Flamengo player to finish from close range, securing his goal. Click here to see the bid.


Great Werton numbers from Leixões

Werton was already standing out< /a> before scoring your first goal. As a starter, he has shown regularity and good statistics for Leixões. In nine games, eight as a starter, he has two assists and a goal scored against Porto.


Thus, there are three direct participations in goals and two great chances created. Werton has raised the level of the team, which even attracts buying interest from Flamengo.

Werton statistics for Leixões:

9 games (8 as a starter)

2 assists (team leader) < /p>

2 big chances created (team leader)

1.9 dribbles per game (45% accuracy; team leader)

1.6 shots per game (team leader)

1 goal


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Exclusive: Filipe Luís's renewal with Flamengo is close to being made official

Even after rumors that negotiations had been affected by the latest results, Mais Querido confirms progress in talks with the coach

Filipe Luís during training at Ninho do Urubu; the coach is close to renewing his contract with Flamengo until the end of 2027 - photo: reproduction
Filipe Luís during training at Ninho do Urubu; the coach is close to renewing his contract with Flamengo until the end of 2027 - photo: reproduction

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The Gazeta do Urubu website spoke with a source close to Flamengo about rumors that negotiations for Filipe Luís's contract renewal have been halted following the team's recent results. The response, however, was blunt: " No. His renewal is very advanced, close to completion ."


The coach's contract is expected to be extended until the end of 2027 , reinforcing the board's confidence in his work. Furthermore, the former player will receive a significant salary increase, as his salary is still that of an 'interim coach.'


FILIPE LUÍS WINS THREE TITLES


Since taking over as Flamengo 's coach, Filipe Luís has already won three important titles: the Copa do Brasil in 2024, as well as the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Carioca in 2025. Rubro-Negro is also still in the fight for more trophies this season , leading the Brasileirão for a good part of it and qualified for the Libertadores semi-finals.

One of Filipe Luís's most memorable moments was the victory over Corinthians in the 2024 Copa do Brasil, when he managed to reorganize the team after a player was sent off in the first half , guaranteeing qualification with precise adjustments in defense.


FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A FREE WEEK

Flamengo will not return to action until October 15th, after the FIFA World Cup break, when they will face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The derby is scheduled for 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium, known as Engenhão. The squad is expected to have Monday off before returning to training.


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Former Flamengo player Éverton Ribeiro reveals he has been diagnosed with cancer

Mengão idol and current Bahia midfielder, number 10 revealed a thyroid diagnosis and reported that he underwent successful surgery

Flamengo idol Éverton Ribeiro reveals surgery to treat thyroid cancer - photo: reproduction
Flamengo idol Éverton Ribeiro reveals surgery to treat thyroid cancer - photo: reproduction

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Midfielder Éverton Ribeiro, currently at Bahia , revealed this Monday (6) that he underwent surgery to treat thyroid cancer. The 36-year-old player shared the news on his social media, informing that the procedure was successful and that he will now continue the recovery process.


The diagnosis was made about a month ago. Even after learning of the disease, the athlete remained active and played eight matches for Tricolor de Aço , including the final of the Copa do Nordeste, the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil and six rounds of the Brazilian Championship. The midfielder's last appearance on the field was against Flamengo , his former club, last Sunday (5).


EVERTON RIBEIRO'S TRAJECTORY


Éverton Ribeiro arrived at Bahia last season, after ending a successful seven-year stint at Flamengo, where he won 11 titles and became one of the main names in the red-black squad.

Throughout his career, the player also represented Corinthians , São Caetano, Coritiba, Cruzeiro, and Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates. His leadership and consistency on the field made him a reference both on and off the field.


MESSAGE OF OPTIMISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

In a social media post, Éverton Ribeiro thanked everyone for their support and emphasized his faith in recovery: “Hi, friends. I need to share some news with you. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Today I had surgery, and everything went well, thank God. I'm still recovering, with faith and the support of my family and you. Thank you for every prayer and affection. Having you by my side makes all the difference.”


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Without any players called up, Flamengo will have its entire squad available during the FIFA Date

With no players called up for international friendlies, Mengão is taking advantage of the period without games to fully train and make tactical adjustments before the derby.

Flamengo trains with its full squad during the FIFA World Cup, preparing for the classic against Botafogo in the Brasileirão - photo; reproduction
Flamengo trains with its full squad during the FIFA World Cup, preparing for the classic against Botafogo in the Brasileirão - photo; reproduction

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Coach Filipe Luís will be able to count on all Flamengo players for training during the FIFA Data period, which begins this Monday (6). No Flamengo athlete was called up for this month's friendlies , allowing the coaching staff to work with the full group.


The last list released was that of the Uruguayan national team , but coach Marcelo Bielsa chose not to call up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña. The same happened with Carrascal (Colombia), Plata (Ecuador) and Samuel Lino, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Pedro , who could defend the Brazilian national team.


Flamengo has reached agreements with the federations to protect its players. The club's medical department has submitted reports detailing the physical strain caused by the backlog of matches, particularly regarding players who could have been called up by Uruguay.


NEXT CHALLENGE

The red-and-black team returns to the field on October 15th, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, against Botafogo, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium. After the loss to Bahia, Flamengo occupies second place in the table with 55 points , tied with Palmeiras , who has the advantage in the number of wins.


The FIFA International Day period will be crucial for tactical and physical adjustments , preparing the squad to seek victory in the Rio derby and regain the championship lead. It's worth remembering that the Rio de Janeiro team has only won one of its last five matches.


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