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25 Jun 2025 | 09:44 |
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Flamengo will face Bayern Munich on Sunday (29), in a match valid for the round of 16 of the World Cup. After Thomas Müller revealed that he will call the former full-back of Mais Querido , Rafinha, to get tips, the former player said that he will turn off his cell phone so as not to answer the call from the German midfielder. He also projected the clash between the teams.
Rafinha predicts the match between Flamengo and Bayern: "It's a fantastic duel, I didn't want it to happen now. They are two teams that I have a lot of affection for, I know them very well."
He continued: "The winner is the fans, who will see a great show, but it's not a duel I wanted to see in the round of 16. Now it's just a tough game, whoever wants to be champion has to face the best. It's going to be a great game, both are prepared ," Rafinha told ge.
Rafinha played for Bayern Munich for eight and a half years. Thus, the full-back spent time with Thomas Müller . Last Tuesday (24), the German midfielder revealed that he will call his former teammate to ask for information about Flamengo. Thus, the full-back highlighted that he will turn off his cell phone so as not to answer the player's call.
"Things are getting worse for me (laughs). I'm going to do the following: I'm going to turn off my phone, so there's no problem not answering anyone. They have a lot of affection for me, I played for Bayern for eight and a half years. They know that I played for Flamengo, I was very happy, I was a champion, I won many titles. Of course some calls will come, but at this time it's complicated. I have friends on both sides ," said Rafinha.
Now, Flamengo will face Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The clash between the teams is scheduled for next Sunday (29), at 5 pm (Brasília time), at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, United States. The decision will be in a single game, that is, in the event of a draw, extra time and possible penalties will be played.
The Brazilian national team striker's name was speculated on Mais Querido, but transfer fees and salary make the deal unfeasible.
05 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |
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Given Flamengo's recent difficulties in signing a new number 9, a speculated name has resurfaced among fans: Gabriel Jesus . The Brazilian national team striker, currently at Arsenal in England, has reportedly been placed on the London club's transfer list for the next transfer window.
The asking price is around £30 million (approximately R$191 million at the current exchange rate) . The push for attacking reinforcements gained momentum after rejections from players like Lucas Beltrán and Mehdi Taremi, who opted to remain in European football.
Despite being one of the most mentioned names by fans on social media and specialized forums, Gabriel Jesus' arrival in Brazilian football is considered extremely unlikely at this time. Arsenal's proposed fee is far above the financial reality of South American football, even for a club with significant investment power like Flamengo .
In addition to the high transfer fee required, the player's current salary—comparable to Premier League standards—would pose an even greater challenge. The English club, seeking to balance its finances and make room for reinforcements in other positions, sees the Brazilian striker as one of its main bargaining chips in the next window.
Flamengo 's board continues to monitor the market for a center forward who fits the profile desired by Filipe Luís's coaching staff. After frustrations in negotiations with players who opted to remain on the Old Continent, the club is seeking viable alternatives that can strengthen the squad without compromising its financial planning.
Mengão faces Galo away from home in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with important absences in the squad; Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino are confirmed in the list
05 Ago 2025 | 17:59 |
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Flamengo released, on Tuesday afternoon (05), the list of players called up for the duel against Atlético-MG , which takes place this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Betano do Brasil. After the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the team led by Filipe Luís needs to reverse the score in Belo Horizonte to stay alive in the competition.
Flamengo 's squad will have five confirmed absences due to medical and physical reasons. They are: Danilo (thigh injury), Erick Pulgar (foot surgery), De La Cruz (rehabilitating), Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo ( both undergoing workload management). On the other hand, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino, who had left the field with complaints in the last round of the Brasileirão , are among those listed.
Among the most significant absences are forwards Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo. Both were rested due to fatigue accumulated during the season's string of matches. The club opted to implement load control as a preventative measure to avoid injuries.
Defender Danilo is also recovering from a right hamstring injury . A new scan on Tuesday showed improvement, and the athlete began light field activities with physiotherapists.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha, Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, João Victor, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira
Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
Midfielders: Allan, Arrascaeta, Jorginho, Matheus Gonçalves, Saúl Ñíguez
Forwards: Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan
The 26-year-old Colombian midfielder is presented at Ninho do Urubu after bureaucratic obstacles and direct action from the club's legal department.
05 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |
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The signing of Colombian Jorge Carrascal was made official by Flamengo this Monday (04), marking the end of a negotiation that dragged on for weeks. The 26-year-old midfielder was presented at Ninho do Urubu with the traditional delivery of the red-black shirt , ending a process that required management skills and strong legal action.
Led by technical director José Boto , the operation's main challenge was the bureaucratic procedures involving Dynamo Moscow, the player's former club. The director emphasized that the impasse was not related to the player's wishes or the agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club, but rather to measures to ensure that Flamengo would not suffer future financial or contractual losses.
" Finally introducing Jorge, after a long period that had nothing to do with negotiations. It had to do with a way to make the operation clear, so that Flamengo wouldn't pay a single euro more and wouldn't have any problems in the end," said Boto.
According to José Boto, Carrascal always expressed a desire to wear the red-and-black jersey , which facilitated the initial agreement. However, the negotiation became more difficult as it involved three clubs and depended on delicate legal and financial arrangements.
"It has nothing to do with him; it was easy for us to reach an agreement. Afterwards, it was difficult to work on it because it was a complicated operation , involving two other clubs. I'm grateful for his patience and the effort he put in to be here," said the technical director.
In a relieved mood, Boto celebrated the reinforcement's arrival. Carrascal received the number 15 jersey and posed for photos as a new player in the main squad. " I want to say that everything was done, as I said, so that Flamengo wouldn't have to pay a single euro more . Bap knows all about these things, obviously, just as he knows everything that goes on here. I'm very happy that he [Carrascal] is here."
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