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ZICO CRITICIZES FLAMENGO'S TREATMENT OF BASIC CATEGORIES AND PRAISES PALMEIRAS' MODEL

Mengão idol points out differences in the use of young players between clubs

Photo: Reproduction
Photo: Reproduction

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Zico, the greatest idol in Flamengo's history, expressed his opinions about the treatment that the Rio club gives to its youth teams compared to Palmeiras. In an interview with Rodrigo Caetano, former Flamengo director and current executive coordinator of the CBF, Zico highlighted that Flamengo seems to focus more on profiting from the sale of young players, while Palmeiras prioritizes using them in the main team.



The former player mentioned that, historically, Flamengo was known for training athletes who became protagonists in the club's great achievements. However, currently, the Rio club has adopted a strategy of training and selling players to obtain financial resources, in contrast to Palmeiras, which has promoted young talents to the main team.


“Palmeiras was a hiring team. Suddenly, he started promoting and look how many great players appeared there. It takes time... Flamengo adopted another model. Formed and sold. In the past, they won, they trained... Flamengo did it at home. Not now. Now it is selling, acquiring funds and hiring more than usual”, commented Zico during the program “Resenha do Galinho”. b>

Palmeiras has attracted attention recently for revealing players like Endrick and Estevão, who quickly stood out in the first team. However, both players were sold before they turned 18. Endrick, for example, will join Real Madrid after the Copa América, while Estevão will join Chelsea in April 2025, when he comes of age.



< b>GAME TIME

These young players have guaranteed a technical return to Palmeiras, as they have been used in the main team since they were 16 years old, but early sales happen just like at Flamengo. The perceived difference in the use of youth categories between clubs is due to the fact that Palmeiras' youngsters gained starting spots and many playing minutes under the command of coach Abel Ferreira.

However, when When it comes to the number of base athletes used in major competitions, Flamengo and Palmeiras are tied, with 10 players each. At Flamengo, the young people with the most minutes on the field are Wesley and Lorran, who became starters after absences from the team due to the Copa América. Wesley and Lorran have accumulated, respectively, 1,279 and 811 minutes this year, while Endrick and Estevão from Palmeiras have 1,590 and 1,326 minutes, respectively.


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Will it be packed? Check out the partial ticket availability for Flamengo vs. São Paulo at Maracanã

The expectation is that a large audience will come to watch the team, which turns its attention to the main national competition after the Club World Cup.

In addition to being Flamengo's first home game after the break for the intercontinental tournament, the duel will mark the debut of newly signed Jorginho
In addition to being Flamengo's first home game after the break for the intercontinental tournament, the duel will mark the debut of newly signed Jorginho

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Flamengo's return to Maracanã after their FIFA Club World Cup campaign is already looking like a full house. For the match against São Paulo, next Saturday (12), at 4:30 pm, for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship, just over 40 thousand tickets have already been sold so far . This information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.




EXPECTATIONS


A large crowd is expected to watch the team, which turns its attention to the main national competition. The match is surrounded by expectations. Besides being Flamengo 's first home game after the break for the intercontinental tournament, the duel will mark the debut of newly signed Jorginho in front of the fans at Maraca. The Italian-Brazilian midfielder made his first appearances for the club during the tournament in the United States.

Ticket sales for Flamengo vs São Paulo


Ticket sales to the general public began on Wednesday morning (9), after a period of exclusivity for fan club members, which explains the partial increase in tickets already sold. The high demand reflects the fans' longing for the game and the importance of the game for Flamengo 's ambitions to lead the championship.

North (Flamengo)

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$25.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$35.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$40.00
  • General Public: R$100.00 (half price R$50.00)

South (Flamengo)

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$20.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$28.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$32.00
  • General Public: R$80.00 (half price R$40.00)

Upper East (Flamengo)

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$30.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$42.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$48.00
  • General Public: R$120.00 (half price R$60.00)

Lower East (Flamengo)

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$35.00
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$49.00
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$56.00
  • General Public: R$140.00 (half price R$70.00)

Maracanã Plus

  • Maraca Nation 1: R$181.25
  • Maraca Nation 2: R$223.75
  • Maraca Nation 3: R$245.00
  • General Public: R$500.00 (half price R$287.50)

FLA+ Space

  • Fla+ Space in Lower East: R$200.00
  • Fla+ Space in the Lower West: R$200.00

South (Visitor – Gate B)

  • General Public: R$80.00 (half price R$40.00)

Mengão leads the Brasileirão with 24 points and can further cement its position in first place with a victory. São Paulo is in 14th place with 12 points.


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Matheus Gonçalves receives proposal from Serie A club and Flamengo 'gives the talk'

The youngster, considered one of the promising youngsters in the red-black youth academy, is looking for more space to develop in Filipe Luís's team or at another club.

In the Brazilian Championship, Matheus played only three matches, which still allows him to play for another team in the same edition of the tournament. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/
In the Brazilian Championship, Matheus played only three matches, which still allows him to play for another team in the same edition of the tournament. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/

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Attacking midfielder Matheus Gonçalves is expected to leave Flamengo in the next transfer window, but the young Flamengo prospect's destination is likely to be international football. According to the Gaúcha ZH website, despite Grêmio's interest in taking the player on loan, Flamengo's board prefers to negotiate with clubs abroad.


In the Brazilian Championship, Matheus has only played three matches , which still allows him to play for another team in the same edition of the tournament, as the limit is six matches. However, Flamengo has no interest in loaning him to teams competing in Serie A.




Atlético-MG even opened negotiations to take Matheus Gonçalves from Flamengo
Before Grêmio, Atlético-MG also attempted to sign Matheus Gonçalves, but negotiations failed. The youngster, considered one of the club's promising young players , is seeking more opportunities to develop. With a contract until the end of 2027, Matheus is keen on an experience abroad.



Flamengo prepares to face São Paulo
After the break for the Club World Cup, the Brazilian Championship resumes this Saturday with the Flamengo vs. São Paulo match at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Flamengo is the leader, tied on points with Cruzeiro, but with a game in hand.


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Flamengo is defeated by Palmeiras and loses its unbeaten record in Gávea for the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

After taking the lead with Ryan Roberto, Mais Querido suffers a comeback in the first half, misses a decisive penalty at the end and accumulates its fourth defeat in the competition.

Ryan Roberto scored Flamengo's goal, but missed a decisive penalty in the 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras in the U-17s - photo: reproduction
Ryan Roberto scored Flamengo's goal, but missed a decisive penalty in the 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras in the U-17s - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo started with intensity against Palmeiras, this Wednesday (9), but ended up defeated 2-1 at the José Bastos Padilha Stadium, in Gávea, in the 9th round of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship . Ryan Roberto opened the scoring for Mais Querido in the first few minutes, but the São Paulo team reacted in the initial stage.


The red-black team also missed a penalty in the final minutes. With the defeat, Flamengo remains with 15 points in the table. The next match will be the classic against Fluminense, on Wednesday (16), at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém, at 2:45 pm.


FLAMENGO'S OVERWHELMING START


The Rubro-Negro opened the scoring after just two minutes . In a swift move, Diego Guimarães crossed perfectly for Ryan Roberto to score. Despite the strong start, the midfield became evenly matched, and the São Paulo team equalized with Juan Gabriel's first attempt in the 17th minute.

João Vitor nearly put the Rio de Janeiro team back in front, but the opposing goalkeeper made a great save. In the 37th minute, Juan Francisco turned the score around for Palmeiras with a header . Flamengo still had good chances to equalize, particularly through Lucas Falcone and Luiz Gustavo, but were unsuccessful in their attempts.


In the final stage, the red-and-black team continued to press. Highlights included attacks by João Vitor and Luiz Guilherme, who nearly scored the equalizer. In the 36th minute, Ryan Roberto was awarded a penalty but wasted it by shooting over the crossbar . Victor Hugo also had a final chance in the 44th minute, but the Palmeiras goalkeeper saved again.

MENGÃO WILL FACE FLUMINENSE

With four defeats in nine games, Flamengo is looking to bounce back in the derby against Tricolor das Laranjeiras. The duel will be crucial for the red-and-black team's hopes in the remaining qualifying round of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.


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