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06 Out 2025 | 08:54
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27 Nov 2024 | 13:18 |
Today highlighted at Lille, in France, defender Alexsandrohad a career marked by challenges before consolidating itself in European football. Having spent time at Flamengo's academy, where he interacted with players like Vini Jr., the athlete had to leave the club in search of better opportunities.
Flamengo's departure and difficult start
In an interview with ESPN, Alexsandro said that he chose to leave Flamengo because he was not part of the group of most promising athletes at the time. After leaving the club, he faced a period of uncertainty, going through trials, playing in the floodplain and even considering giving up football.
“I was very happy, unfortunately I couldn't continue, because the season was very good and I wasn't one of the promising players. I made the decision to leave and see something better in my life”, said Alexsandro.
During this time, he worked at fairs, as a bricklayer and even collecting PET bottles to help his family.
"Man, I'll be honest, almost every day I thoughtthis ( giving up), but at the same time I had to get back on my feet, because my family needed me. So every time I got discouraged, when things didn't work out, when I got a no... It was normal be sad, but I looked around at home and saw my brothers, my family going through difficulties, I knew I had to go back< /b>”, declared Alexsandro.
“I was very discouraged because I had already been to eight clubs and I didn't want it anymore. tired, you know? And I was already 18 years old, so I had the responsibilityof helping around the house and I wasn't doing it, and I'm an older brother I was going to quit. football to be able to work”, he added.
The turning point in his career came with the help of the coach Léo Percovich, then coach of Fluminense's under-20s, who brokered an opportunity at Praiense, a 3rd division club in Portugal. It was the chance that Alexsandro needed to begin his rise in football.
“I had everything to go wrong, man, everything to be in crime today. But I'm here, and I have to enjoy it, enjoy every moment, because I know that many wanted to be here. Many players, many promises at the base like there were at Flamengo and they didn't arrive. Why? I don't know, but I arrived, by merit, by work, by dedication and I want to enjoy more and more” , he concluded.
Conquest of space in Lille
After playing for smaller clubs in Portugal, Alexsandro caught the attention of Lille while playing for Chaves. Since his arrival at the French club, he has become an absolute starter, with solid performances. One of the most memorable moments of his career was the duel against Flamengo's former teammate, Vini Jr., in Lille's victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Valued at 8 million euros
Currently, at 25 years old, Alexsandro is valued at 8 million euros (around R$ 50 million) and is one of the key pieces of the French team. His trajectory inspires overcoming and the effort to transform difficulties into opportunities to achieve success in international football.
Alviverde extends its lead in UFMG's projections, while Mengão loses momentum in the fight after a loss to Bahia; teams still face each other
06 Out 2025 | 11:40 |
Palmeiras took the lead in the Brazilian Championship title projections after beating São Paulo 3-2 this Sunday (5), in the 27th round of the competition. According to calculations by the Mathematics Department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Abel Ferreira's team now has a 58.1% chance of lifting the national trophy.
With the result, the green and white team took the lead in the statistics and increased its margin over Flamengo, who lost to Bahia 1-0 in Salvador. Despite having the same number of points (55), the Rubro-Negro has played one more game and saw its title probability drop to 29.3%.
Therefore, according to UFMG, the two teams will face each other on October 18th at Maracanã Stadium , a direct clash that could determine the outcome of the competition. The duel will be decisive for the team led by Filipe Luís.
Right behind, Cruzeiro has a 12.2% chance of winning the title. Botafogo , currently in fourth place and with 27 games played, has less than 0.1%. Fifth-place Bahia has a 0.2% chance, while sixth-place Mirassol has a 0.1% chance, both with a game in hand.
After the FIFA International Day, Flamengo returns to the field on October 15th (Wednesday) , at 7:30 pm, to face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão, at the Nilton Santos stadium (Engenhão). The red-black squad should have a day off this Monday, after returning to Rio de Janeiro.
Former player criticizes Wallace Yan after being sent off in the defeat to Bahia and asks that Mais Querido advise the young striker on his behavior
06 Out 2025 | 11:15 |
TV Globo commentator and Flamengo's historic idol, Maestro Júnior, criticized striker Wallace Yan's stance after his expulsion in the Rubro-Negro's 1-0 defeat to Bahia, last Sunday (5) , in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The former player also made an appeal to the coaching staff to guide the young athlete.
During his post-match commentary, Júnior emphasized that Wallace Yan's behavior could jeopardize his future at the club . The player received his second yellow card late in the match and, upon leaving the field, kicked objects and complained about the refereeing.
"This isn't the first time this has happened. He's managed, in such a short time as a professional, to achieve a form that will be difficult for him . He's causing problems with players; there's no point in getting angry now. The coaching staff needs to sit down with him and show him the right path, because he's a great player, but not with this behavior," the former player stated.
The match against Bahia marked Wallace Yan 's return after nearly a month out. His last appearance had been on September 14th against Juventude, when he played for just over five minutes. Since then, he has been on the bench in five consecutive matches, not being called upon against Estudiantes (twice), Vasco, Corinthians, and Cruzeiro.
With the loss, Flamengo dropped to second place in the Brazilian Championship, level on 55 points with Palmeiras, who lead the league in terms of wins. The team returns to action on October 15th at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium to face Botafogo in the Rio derby.
The red-black fans protested after the defeat to Bahia and graffitied the wall in Gávea with criticism of the striker and president Bap, demanding a reaction from the squad.
06 Out 2025 | 10:39 |
The most expensive signing in Flamengo's history, striker Samuel Lino was once again the target of criticism from the red-black fans . After the 1-0 defeat to Bahia, last Sunday (5), in the Brazilian Championship , the player's name was graffitied on one of the walls of the club's headquarters, in Gávea, south of Rio de Janeiro.
The graffiti, "$. Lino peladeiro," expresses the dissatisfaction of some fans with the striker's recent performances , which have been inconsistent since his arrival at the club. In addition to the player, the protest also targeted Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, who was called "negligible."
FILIPE LUÍS COMES TO THE DEFENSE
Despite the pressure on the player, coach Filipe Luís once again defended the striker after the game. The coach praised Lino's effort, especially considering that Flamengo had been playing with ten men since the 15th minute of the first half, following the sending off of defender Danilo.
" It's difficult to judge a player in a game where we were down so early. He had to help a lot in the marking and still created chances. Sometimes, there's a fine line between scoring and not scoring. Unfortunately, he didn't score, and then we ended up conceding," said Filipe Luís.
With the result, Flamengo dropped to second place in the Brasileirão with 55 points, the same number as Palmeiras, who lead with one more win. The team will now return to action on October 15th against Botafogo at Nilton Santos Stadium at 7:30 pm. The squad was given Monday off after returning to Rio.
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