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Flamengo defender receives praise from Filipe Luís after excelling against Botafogo-PB; see the numbers

The young defender of Mais Querido was one of the team's biggest highlights in the victory against the team from Paraíba, this last Thursday (1)

Flamengo's young defender was one of the team's biggest highlights in the victory against Botafogo-PB (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo's young defender was one of the team's biggest highlights in the victory against Botafogo-PB (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

02 Mai 2025 | 08:48 |

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For the match against Botafogo-PB, this past Thursday (1), coach Filipe Luís chose to start with the reserves. Thus, one of the biggest highlights of Mais Querido in the victory over the team from Paraíba was defender João Victor, who received praise from the coach after the match.




Didn't feel the game...


" Today we have many positive things from the game. João Victor made his debut as a starter, he didn't feel the game. Minutes for players who hadn't been playing. Solid performance. We needed to attack more space, that's where we could create danger, against a very closed team ", began Filipe Luís, in a press conference right after the match, in São Luís.

" The spaces they left were more on the flank, we had good combinations and control of the transitions. The defensive phase was very solid. There are things to correct, but seeing the players performing at this level , with ball control, the relationship between them on this pitch, is because the level is very high ", concluded the Flamengo coach.


JOAO VICTOR'S NUMBERS IN THE GAME

According to information from the website 'R10Score', João Victor completed 95% of the passes he attempted, making 9 defensive actions and winning 4/8 of the duels played. The match against Botafogo-PB was the first game of the red-black jewel as a starter in national competitions in his career.

SOLID DEFENSE

In the match against Botafogo-PB, Flamengo suffered little in the defensive part. This is because the Mais Querido managed the match well and played almost all 90 minutes in the attacking sector. Thus, the Rubro-Negro strung together the sixth match in a row without conceding a goal.


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Boat at Flamengo? Italian newspaper indicates new chapter in the deal

Midfielder was among those speculated at Mengão in case negotiations for Carrascal were not completed, but he could still paint himself red-black

Italian journalist guarantees that there is an agreement in place between Flamengo and Esequiel Barco - Photo: Reproduction
Italian journalist guarantees that there is an agreement in place between Flamengo and Esequiel Barco - Photo: Reproduction

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Argentine midfielder Esequiel Barco has returned to Flamengo's radar . According to information from Italian journalist Marco Mampreso, from the Oggi Sport Notizie portal, the player has already reached an agreement with the Rubro-Negro , with only negotiations with Spartak Moscow, from Russia, remaining.


According to the publication, Flamengo is expected to formalize an offer of €14 million (approximately R$88 million) to try to convince the Russians to release the athlete. Previously, Mengão had offered €10 million, but Spartak promptly rejected the offer.


Barco's name had already been floated behind the scenes at the Rio de Janeiro club when negotiations with Colombian Jorge Carrascal became complicated. However, the possibility faded after the former Dynamo Moscow player's arrival .


FLAMENGO PRIORITIZES A CENTER FORWARD IN THE WINDOW

Despite the interest in Barco , the club's board maintains the signing of a center forward as a priority in this transfer window. The club has not ruled out investing up to €15 million to strengthen its attacking position.


NEXT APPOINTMENT

While the board takes care of the transfer window, coach Filipe Luís is concerned with preparing the team that will take to the field to face Internacional this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Mais Querido is the leader of the competition with 40 points and is looking for a victory to remain isolated in first place.



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Former Flamengo player Paquetá still hopes to be traded, says Fabrizio Romano

After being released by the courts, the Mengão player analyzes the market to make a decision about his future during this transfer window.

Former Flamengo player Paquetá is close to deciding his future at West Ham, according to Fabrizio Romano - Photo: Reproduction
Former Flamengo player Paquetá is close to deciding his future at West Ham, according to Fabrizio Romano - Photo: Reproduction

16 Ago 2025 | 10:33 |

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Lucas Paquetá's future at West Ham could be decided in the coming days . According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder is considering transfer options after being acquitted of sports betting manipulation charges . The transfer window remains open until early September, on Deadline Day.


Although there are no official offers yet, interest in the former Flamengo player is growing, especially among European clubs. West Ham has not ruled out the Brazilian's departure, as he is unlikely to be a central player in the squad this season . Financial and sporting factors also weigh in on the English club's decision.


MANCHESTER CITY REMAINS ON THE RADAR


Manchester City has already expressed interest in Lucas Paquetá . In 2023, Pep Guardiola publicly praised the player, and the boards even opened talks. However, negotiations cooled after the sports betting case was opened . Even after the acquittal, the Citizens have yet to formalize a new offer, but the possibility of an approach before the end of the window is not ruled out.

IMPACT ON THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM


During the investigation, Paquetá was left out of the Brazilian national team squad. Coaches such as Fernando Diniz, Dorival Júnior, and Carlo Ancelotti chose not to call him up , which reduced his visibility and limited his opportunities on the international stage. The absence directly affected the player's reputation, which saw his career suffer amid the controversy.

POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS

Despite being acquitted by the English FA, which found no evidence of match-fixing , Paquetá was found guilty of failing to fully cooperate with the investigation. Therefore, he may still be fined, although the exact amount of the fine has not been determined.



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Flamengo sends million-dollar proposal to Santos for Gabriel Brazão

Mengão wants to sign a goalkeeper to replace Matheus Cunha and went after Peixe's starter with a huge offer.

Flamengo makes a million-dollar offer to Santos to sign Gabriel Brazão, but Peixe rejects it - Photo: Reproduction/Santos FC
Flamengo makes a million-dollar offer to Santos to sign Gabriel Brazão, but Peixe rejects it - Photo: Reproduction/Santos FC

16 Ago 2025 | 09:39 |

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Flamengo is keeping its sights set on Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão as its top target to be Agustín Rossi's immediate backup on Filipe Luís's team . The player has excelled for Santos, but negotiations are far from progressing.


Despite the Rubro-Negro's interest, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has not made negotiations easier and remains resistant to the idea of releasing the player to a direct rival . The Alvinegro board, in fact, has expressed a preference for negotiating with European clubs.


R$44 MILLION OFFER REJECTED


According to information from André Hernan (UOL Esporte), Flamengo presented a proposal of 7 million euros (around R$ 44.2 million) for 70% of Brazão's economic rights . The offer was made this Friday (15), but was again rejected by Santos.

Santos's request is much higher: €15 million (R$94.8 million), plus performance bonuses . In other words, more than double the amount offered by the Rio de Janeiro club. Mengão is looking to replace Matheus Cunha, who has already agreed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro for next season.


IMPASSE MAINTAINED

With the rejection, the goalkeeper's future remains uncertain. Flamengo has not yet indicated whether it will make another move , but the difference between the asking and offering figures has kept the deal on hold. According to Transfermarkt, Gabriel Brazão has already played 64 matches for Santos, conceded 68 goals, and left the field 22 times without conceding a goal.



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