Over the past few hours, news surrounding Flamengo has focused on behind the scenes at the club, with highlights including Mauro Cezar’s release and Gabigol’s contract situation.
Gabigol, one of Flamengo’s star players, is close to renewing his contract with the club for two more years after months of negotiations. Initially, Flamengo offered a one-year extension with a 50% salary increase, but the player, preferring a three-year contract, rejected this offer. Following recent breakthrough performances in the Copa do Brasil final, both sides have reached a compromise that satisfies both camps. (read the full article)
Flamengo vice president of football Marcos Braz commented on the importance of Gabigol’s renewal while emphasizing that he should not be solely motivated by goals in the final. According to Braz, the number 99’s journey within the club is vast and significant, even going beyond some decisive moments.
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This renewal marks an important milestone for both Gabigol and Flamengo, strengthening the striker’s position as the team’s centerpiece and fueling expectations for further achievements. The new contract reaffirms Gabigol’s commitment to the team and the continuation of his legacy in red and black history.
Journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira praised Gabigol’s performance in Flamengo’s 3-1 win over Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil final. On his social networks, Mauro declared that “Gabigol has finally resurfaced”, highlighting the fact that the player not only scored two goals but also contributed to the first goal while maintaining an efficient performance, with three shots directly resulting in goals. Gabigol’s performance was noted for the absence of offside, except for one instance early in the match. (read the full article)
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This performance contrasts sharply with the period under coach Tite, when Gabigol started only 4 times in 27 games, scoring only 4 goals. Under coach Filipe Luís, he started 6 times and scored 3 goals.
The player’s positive impact was also felt in the 4-2 win over Juventude in the Brasileiro, reinforcing his returning confidence and importance to the team.
Gabigol’s recovery is considered crucial to Flamengo’s ambitions, especially in the final stages of competitions like the Copa do Brasil, where the team aims to consolidate its lead and secure another title.
The investigation into Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique arose following events during a match against Santos on November 1, 2023, at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Santos and was marked by expulsions, including that of Bruno Henrique in the final minutes after he uttered insults towards the referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein. This behavior resulted in a direct red card and attracted attention for being potentially intentional, according to the Federal District Public Prosecutor’s Office. (read the full article)
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Suspicions suggest that the player’s actions may have been planned to influence bets placed by members of his family. The match report detailed the expulsion and offensive words that led to the sanction. A year after the incident, the investigation points to match manipulation, which could have serious consequences for the athlete and the club, in a context of increasing investigations into sports betting in Brazil.
The operation includes the analysis of suspicious games and the behavior of Bruno Henrique, raising questions about the integrity of the event and the involvement of betting in connection with his expulsion.
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