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Journalist makes serious accusation against Flamengo in the Bruno Henrique case
15 Ago 2025 | 12:45
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10 Abr 2025 | 15:17 |
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Flamengo will have a defensive absence in the match this Wednesday (09) against Central Córdoba, from Argentina, for the second round of the Copa Libertadores. Defender Cleiton was left out of the list of players, and the reason is directly linked to his contractual situation with the Rio de Janeiro club. According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, the defender's representatives have already informed the board that they have no intention of extending the current contract with Rubro-Negro. Cleiton's contract runs until December of this year , and the idea of the agents is to seek new paths for the athlete's career.
The main justification given by the defender's representatives is the low number of minutes he has played since he was promoted to the main squad. In 2025, for example, Cleiton only played five official matches. The lack of opportunities has made his continued presence at the club less likely behind the scenes. With the end of his contract approaching, Cleiton will be able to sign a pre-contract with any team starting in June. If he chooses to do so, he will only be able to officially transfer in January, when the new contract comes into effect. The Mais Querido, in turn, may try to bring forward his departure and even seek a sale before the end of the year.
A product of the club's youth system, Cleiton is 21 years old and made his debut for the main team in 2022. However, since then, he has only played 19 matches for the red-and-black team. His most active year was his debut, when he played in six games. With Cleiton out , coach Filipe Luis will have to resort to other options to make up the defense. The squad still has more experienced and established names, which may have been another factor in the youngster's lack of regular appearances in the main team.
The situation is expected to drag on until June, when the defender will be allowed to officially negotiate with other teams . Until then, the defender will continue training, but there is no forecast for him to return to playing . While resolving contractual issues such as Cleiton's , Flamengo remains focused on the rest of the season and the fight for titles. With a full squad and goals set, the club is constantly evaluating adjustments to keep the group competitive.
Cleiton's absence from the squad for the match against Central Córdoba, this Wednesday (09), raised alarm bells among fans. The player was not included in the delegation due to a contractual issue that, behind the scenes, is already being treated as the beginning of the end of the defender's time at Gávea. The board does not see any point in fielding an athlete who has already signaled that he does not intend to renew his contract.
Uruguayan referee chosen by the entity to command the second leg of the round of 16 between Mengão and Colorado
15 Ago 2025 | 16:30 |
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After beating Internacional 1-0 at Maracanã , in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Flamengo is preparing for the decisive duel of the return leg, this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. Conmebol confirmed that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will be responsible for conducting the match .
In the 2025 edition of the tournament, the Uruguayan has already refereed seven matches. The VAR role will be handled by his compatriot Andres Cunha . This, however, is Flamengo 's first match refereeing by Ostojich in the current edition of the continental competition.
In total, there were four Mengão games under Ostojich's refereeing, with two wins, one draw and one defeat .
In the Maracanã match, played last Wednesday (13), Bruno Henrique scored, with a header, the winning goal for the red-black team in the first half. With the result, Filipe Luís' team can draw at Beira-Rio to advance to the quarterfinals .
Before the decision for the Libertadores, Flamengo and Internacional meet again this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 40 points, three more than the vice-leader, Cruzeiro, and with one game less than Raposa.
Midfielder acknowledges the intense pressure experienced at Mengão, but praises the coach's work, in addition to reinforcing good communication
15 Ago 2025 | 15:30 |
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Flamengo's top scorer this season , Arrascaeta gave a press conference this Friday (15), at Ninho do Urubu, and did not spare praise for coach Filipe Luís. The number 10 highlighted that the coach has been achieving results that others have not achieved at the club.
Arrascaeta on Filipe Luís at Flamengo: "Often they don't appreciate what Filipe is doing"
"We talk practically every day, sometimes before training, sometimes after. I'm happy with the work he's done here. We know Flamengo is different, the pressure is immense . They often don't appreciate what Filipe is doing with this team," said the Uruguayan, before adding:
"As qualified as the squad is, other coaches haven't been able to do what he's doing. It's a tribute to him. The way we play, the goals we score, and our defensive solidity . This is the result of his work. My respect for him goes beyond football," he concluded.
In the 2025 season, Arrascaeta has scored 14 goals in 38 matches, enjoying a high level of technical development. Under Filipe Luís, the midfielder has begun to play more centrally in the attack , enhancing his skills. For many, this is the most impactful period of his career at Flamengo since arriving in 2019.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo faces Internacional this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel opens the return leg of the competition and will serve as a preview for the decisive clash between the teams in the Libertadores , scheduled for next week.
The board wants the coach to remain in charge of Mengão and the contract may be longer than initially announced.
15 Ago 2025 | 14:30 |
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Flamengo remains firmly at the top of the Brasileirão , maintaining a lead over the second-place team despite having played a game less. They also opened up a lead in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 by beating Internacional 1-0 in the first leg.
Aiming to maintain the core of the project, Flamengo is already taking steps to prevent the departure of key players. According to information from the 'Bolavip' portal, the board has begun talks to renew the contract of Filipe Luís , who has been excelling at the helm of the team and imprinting his style on the squad.
Filipe Luís's current contract expires at the end of this season. The proposal is for a two-year extension, until December 2027. The internal evaluation is positive, despite the elimination from the Copa do Brasil. The board believes the focus should remain on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, competitions in which the team has been performing consistently and is contending for the title.
Aware of the demands of the competitions, the board is working to strengthen the squad. Among the priorities is signing a goalkeeper , and the club is closely monitoring the situation of Gabriel Brazão, Santos's starting goalkeeper, although a negotiation this season is considered unlikely.
Meanwhile, potential departures are also being evaluated during this transfer window. One example is Matheus Gonçalves, who is reportedly dissatisfied with the lack of opportunities under Filipe Luís. The midfielder has offers from CSKA Moscow in Russia and Red Bull Bragantino.
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