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Behind Paulo Sérgio, the advice of Eurico do Aterro
Former amateur defender, Antônio closely monitors his son and Fla striker
Photo caption: PAULO SÉRGIO between his father Antônio and his mother Maria Aparecida, next to his brother Franklin, former Olaria full-back
Photo caption: IN FUTSAL, ROUTINE of achievements for both Flamengo (beside) and Flu (above)
Márcio Tavares
Interestingly, he shares the same surname as his Flamengo strike partner, the towering Souza, who will be out for two to three weeks to treat a strained left thigh muscle. But Paulo Sérgio might not even need to take advantage of Souza's injury to continue his recent journey as a potential fan favorite.
Behind the agile and opportunistic striker who saved the Flamengo team on Sunday by scoring the equalizer against Botafogo, lies a character who has shaped Paulo Sérgio's career and personality for years. Like any doting father, Antônio is full of praise for his son. However, as a hardened former defender from the Aterro do Flamengo soccer leagues, he offers advice, cheers, and even cries when Dindo, as Paulo Sérgio is known at home and on the street where he lives, scores goals like the one on Sunday. But sometimes he also gets tough.
Paulo Sérgio says the weight of the Fla shirt is not easy
At Paulo Sérgio's house, there's no shortage of Flamengo jerseys with the striker's name engraved above the number. Alongside his mother, Maria Aparecida, and his brother, Franklin, who played right-back for Olaria a few years ago, everyone worships the budding star. But when Antônio speaks, there's no doubt Paulo Sérgio has to follow his own example. After all, the trophies Antônio won during his time at Corinthians, where Rodrigo Souto played, show he's well-versed in the subject.
"He's been a great player ever since he was little. As a defender who used to mark my opponents closely, I knew right away he had a future. I always told him: if you're afraid of facing a defender, if you're afraid of getting hit, find something else to do," says his father.
Paulo Sérgio laughs at the straightforward and sincere way he talks about Antônio, a garage attendant at a building in Botafogo who washed up to 30 cars a day and drove a taxi to pay for his house on Tavares Bastos Street in Catete. The view of Guanabara Bay from up there is breathtaking. It's so green, and monkeys come to eat bananas and cashews in the yard, and Antônio gets excited.
"I've lived in Rio for over 30 years. There's no better place than here," he assures.
But Paulo Sérgio makes no secret of his dream of life down there. To achieve that, he knows he needs to establish himself in Gávea.
"It's not easy playing in this jersey. You feel the pressure from an early age. One day, someone came to me and said, 'If you don't score, you'll see...' But I hope to establish myself. There's nothing better than seeing a defender angry because you scored a goal. And, as soon as I can, I'll give my family more comfort," dreams the striker, who paid tribute to his chubby friend Ricardo with a belly gesture after scoring Sunday's goal.
A goal that made his father, from Taquaritinga do Norte, from Pernambuco, very angry.
- He cried - reveals Brother Franklin, laughing.
"I'm a Botafogo fan, I was rooting for Flamengo, but I have to root for my son, right? It was an emotional goal. I relaxed and...
Paulo Sérgio, who faced resistance because of his frail physique since his childhood as an indoor soccer star, laughs again at his father, who becomes enraged when he talks about coaches who persecuted his son. "Sir Antônio," he says excitedly.
"Where are they now?" Ever since I was a kid, I'd take Dindo and make him practice kicking and heading. I know that. So much so that when I stopped playing because of my knee, I started managing the team, and they called me Eurico Miranda do Aterro. We won everything.
Nothing that would mean immorality because Mr. Antônio's code is very clear.
"Steady hand. In my house, the regime is Taliban. Anyone who wants to date or get married has to support themselves. He still has a long way to go."
Dindo agrees. At 17, he knows he can't get carried away because the defender is so close. If he doesn't behave, Antônio gives him the recipe he would use if he were assigned to mark his son.
- I'd score from above. I can't give him any space because he's too fast. Then, it'll just be a fight.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The quarterfinals of the National Men's Basketball Championship begin next Friday, with Brasília/Universo (DF) vs. Saldanha da Gama (ES) and Unimed/Franca vs. Flamengo. The other two games will be decided after tomorrow's match between Paulistano/Dix Amico (SP) and Franca. If Paulistano wins, they will face Pitágoras/Minas (MG), but if they lose, they will face Unitri/Converse (MG).
La Paz at war with FIFA
Evo Morales calls for unity among "brothers" to overturn the ban on games above 2.500m
LA PAZ
Bolivia is in crisis. This time, the reason isn't gas or oil, nor separatism, but soccer. Yesterday, President Evo Morales, with the support of politicians like La Paz Mayor Juan del Granado and sports leaders, announced a campaign to try to change the FIFA measure, announced Sunday, that bans international matches in cities above 2.500 meters. The decision directly affects the country, as the Bolivian national team had planned, as always, to play its 2010 World Cup qualifiers in La Paz, at an altitude of 3.600 meters. Now, it will likely have to play in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, at sea level, the site of Morales's most fierce political opposition.
The president announced the immediate dispatch of a delegation to Zurich, FIFA headquarters, led by the president of the Bolivian Football Federation, Carlos Chávez, and called for joint action from other affected countries, such as Ecuador, which was playing in Quito (2.800m), and Colombia, which was playing in Bogotá, at 2.640m. Morales requested help from the "brother-presidents" of Argentina and Brazil.
"This isn't just a veto against Bolivia, but a veto against the universality of sport. Sport is about integration, health, and education, so it's also a veto against integration, health, and education," the president said after an emergency meeting with ministers, sports officials, and departments (states).
La Paz Mayor Juan del Granado gave Morales his support:
"We are allied with our president, national authorities and departments to combat this discriminatory decision by FIFA," said Juan del Granado.
Newspapers blame Brazil for the ban
Del Granado recalled that in 1996, Bolivia successfully fought off a similar attempt by FIFA, which would have come into effect for the 1998 World Cup qualifiers in France. But at the time, the Bolivians had a powerful reinforcement: French President Jacques Chirac. With French companies participating in a series of public service privatization processes, Chirac was the main advocate for keeping the games in La Paz, which he achieved.
Bolivian Football Federation president Carlos Chávez stated that he had received solidarity from leaders in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela. Brazil and Argentina, he said, remain neutral. He added that the caution of Argentines and Brazilians in declaring their support for Bolivia was due to the possibility that Peru would reaffirm its decision to play World Cup qualifiers in Cuzco, which was also prohibited.
"This is a matter of state that we must manage intelligently. I have great faith that we can completely reverse and distort this FIFA medical commission report," Chávez stated.
In addition to La Paz, FIFA's decision affected four of Bolivia's nine state capitals: Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosí (4.000m) and Sucre.
Every Bolivian newspaper blamed Brazil and Argentina for the decision and noted that Flamengo officials, who played in Potosí against the local team in the Libertadores, appealed to FIFA about the matter. Brazilians' complaints are long-standing. During the 1979 Copa América, Zico fell ill, was unable to leave his hotel, and was absent from the national team for a game in La Paz. In the last qualifiers, during halftime of the match against Ecuador in Quito, Ronaldo resorted to oxygen tanks to return to the field.
Despite protests, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced yesterday that it will respect FIFA's decision, even though four of its affiliates (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru) have been harmed:
"It's a decision from football's governing body, and CONMEBOL will comply. Each affected country will be responsible for defending itself and, if it so desires, complaining to FIFA," said the organization's executive secretary, Francisco Figueredo.
The leader said that none of the countries will be unable to hold international matches:
- Ecuador has several stadiums with good capacity below this altitude, just as Colombia has Barranquilla and Bolivia has Santa Cruz.
In addition to the altitude, players complain about games being played at very hot times, such as at noon in Mexico, which happened in the 1986 World Cup, or at 16 pm in the summer in Rio, as is the case in the Brazilian Championship.
Sports Journal
Fla makes a crack at home
At 17 years old, striker Paulo Sérgio is the newest promise of the Gávea talent factory
Leo Schabbach
Renatto Thiele/JS
The boy — Trained in the youth divisions of Flamengo, striker Paulo Sérgio (23) is another of the youngsters who stand out in the professional team
Flamengo is a club renowned for producing great Brazilian football stars. It's no surprise that many players trained at Gávea are currently enjoying success in the world of football, such as defender Juan, a regular starter in the Brazilian national team's defense, and forward Adriano and goalkeeper Júlio César, both playing for Inter Milan. Many other stars also came through the club's youth ranks, such as the eternal idol Zico and former full-back Júnior, both world champions in 1981.
Once again, history repeats itself, and today, a promising new generation emerges at Gávea, which has been well nurtured through a partnership between youth coach Adílio and Ney Franco. One of the jewels of this new generation, midfielder Renato Augusto, is already being utilized and has shown his full potential to the Flamengo fans. However, last Sunday, in the derby against Botafogo, another promising prospect emerged: striker Paulo Sérgio, who scored Flamengo's second goal in a 2-2 draw.
Yesterday, when talking about the match, the player revealed that it was an unforgettable moment, but that, initially, not even he could believe what was happening.
"It's a great feeling, especially since it's my first goal as a professional. But at the time, it didn't sink in. It felt like I'd scored a goal for the youth team. It was only when I opened my eyes that I realized: 'Man, I'm at the Maracanã,'" explained Paulo Sérgio, before talking about the work he's been doing with the youth team.
"I have no complaints about Flamengo's youth academy. Everyone there helped me a lot. I just have to thank you." And he's not the only one who has something to celebrate. Flamengo, which has been facing problems with successive injuries to its forwards, may have found a solution. After all, as the old saying goes: Flamengo makes great players at home.
Flamengo's training session has three important absences
Flamengo is training this Tuesday morning in Gávea. The team continues preparing for the weekend's match against Sport in Recife. However, three key players were absent from the training session: coach Ney Franco, goalkeeper Bruno, and midfielder Renato Augusto.
Neymar was released by the board on Monday to accompany his wife for minor surgery in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, and will only return to Rio this Wednesday. Until then, physical trainer Geraldo Fabian is in charge of the activities. Bruno, another goalkeeper who also traveled to Minas Gerais, was in Belo Horizonte to resolve personal issues and is expected to return for Tuesday afternoon training.
Supporter Renato Augusto was released after appearing on a TV show on Monday night. The player is guaranteed to be present at the afternoon's activity.
Dinelson soap opera gets a new chapter
"We should have some good news on Monday about Dinelson's signing," Kleber Leite said after the derby against Botafogo. Indeed, new news has emerged, but not very good. On Monday, the player arrived early at Parque São Jorge to sign his termination with Corinthians, but a call from club president Alberto Dualib stalled negotiations.
The shipowner's attorney, Vagner Ribeiro, said he still needs to work out some details with Kia Joorabchian of MSI and Dualib. One of the reasons Dinelson didn't report to Gávea is the impasse over financial compensation for his release.
Good winds blow in Gávea
Although Flamengo isn't considered a favorite to win the Brazilian Championship by critics, expectations for the competition are high at Gávea. Much of this confidence stems from the club's current momentum, as, in addition to recently winning the Taça Guanabara and Campeonato Carioca, the team is expected to welcome the return of Obina, a fan favorite, for the Brazilian Championship in July.
The striker's return could be very beneficial to the club, as Flamengo has recently been struggling to field its starting attack due to a series of injuries to its key forwards, which has been hampering its performance. This is further evidenced by the fact that the club's top scorer this year is Renato, who plays in midfield. Furthermore, the team has scored only 47 goals this season, a figure well below that of other clubs in the state, such as Vasco and Botafogo.
On the other hand, the current situation seems truly favorable for the Red-Blacks. In addition to Obina's rapid recovery, striker Paulo Sérgio's strong performances in training and striker Leonardo's return with goals promise to strengthen the team in this area.
For all these reasons, expectations for a good performance are high, because if Flamengo can improve its offensive performance, it could form an extremely competitive team for the Brazilian Championship.
Flamengo's doctor celebrates FIFA's decision
It wasn't just vice president of football Kleber Leite who celebrated FIFA's official announcement that games in cities with altitudes above 2.500 meters are prohibited. Serafim Borges, the doctor for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team, who participated in the preparation of one of the reports submitted to the organization for the measure, also approved the decision.
"The resolution came too late. As it was, there was a risk of death. Now, at least, the players will be minimally fit to play," the doctor stated.
Franca is Fla's first opponent in the National Basketball Championship
Flamengo finds out who their opponents will be in the quarterfinals of the National Basketball Championship playoffs.
Eduardo Vieira
Wallace Teixeira/JS
Bandeja — Winger Alexandre was Flamengo's standout player in the match against Paulistano. And he'll be a weapon against Franca in the playoffs.
Flamengo already knows its opponent in the best-of-five National Men's Basketball semifinals: Franca, at 20 p.m. at the Pedrocão gymnasium in São Paulo state. Flamengo will try to win one of its two away games to bring the final to Rio de Janeiro.
Coach Paulo Chupeta emphasizes that Flamengo has gained new motivation after beating Paulistano (95-82) on Sunday. "The team is highly motivated and working hard to improve even further. We're looking for a win in Franca to bring another game back to Rio. We're intensifying our training for the playoffs, especially on defense," said the coach, who analyzed the rival:
"Franca's strength is consistency. To break that, you need to have very good marking to induce them into mistakes." In the first phase, Flamengo had 12 wins and 11 losses. And, twice, they were Brazilian runners-up in the 2000 and 2004 editions.
Franca is commanded by Hélio Rubes, who previously commanded Vasco, which at the time had the current Francans Rogério and Helinho in the group.
"The most important characteristic of any playoff is balance. I believe there's no favoritism, and the outcome will depend on the details of the match. Flamengo has a very strong offensive power, so we have to strengthen our defense. The rest is to maintain emotional balance and always go out on the court thinking about doing our best to defend the Franca team," stated Hélio Rubens.
In the current edition of the National, the two teams faced each other twice with the São Paulo team taking the advantage: 78 to 59 and 75 to 72.
O Dia
Paulo Sérgio: from the hill to the 'Nation'
He overcame drug trafficking and poverty and wants to write his name in Gávea
Marluci Martins
Rio - Life's first dribble was drug trafficking, which took a family friend, Alex, to the other world 10 years ago. The childhood trauma will never be overcome, but the hardships of that time are slowly fading away.
Climbing up and down Morro Tavares Bastos in Catete, Paulo Sérgio had dreamed since he was a boy of the magical moment he achieved on Sunday at the Maracanã: his first goal for Flamengo's professional team. "I didn't even know how to celebrate the goal. I'll never forget it," Paulo Sérgio recalled, his eyes still shining.
Having turned that page, the striker is already looking at another, not so complicated one. And he wants to turn it over in the same week as the draw with Botafogo.
“This Wednesday, I'm going to buy a Palio for the family,” said the new Rubro-Negro hero, who turns 18 on the 11th.
Having earned a little extra money for his first professional contract—valid until 2012—Paulo Sérgio will spend R$28 on his first material possession, a three-year-old car. Like any young man just starting out, he still wants to move his parents and brother into a better house than the two-bedroom one they currently live in.
"My soccer idol? It's Romário. I thought you wanted to know who my real idol is... It's my father," said Paulo Sérgio, grateful to Antônio, who came from Taquaritinga do Norte, in the interior of Pernambuco, to try his luck in Rio.
Paulo Sérgio's idol and father is a Botafogo fan, but he wasn't even divided on Sunday at the Maracanã. He rooted for his son, the man who, as a child, always asked him for a ball as a gift, no matter the occasion.
Antônio works as a garage attendant in a building in Flamengo. And he's always worked hard to make Paulo Sérgio a name for himself in the soccer world. "There was a day when I washed 30 cars after work. I also sold properties and bought a taxi," the father of the Flamengo fanboy proudly recounted.
For these and other reasons, the boy's mother, Maria Aparecida, was able to quit her job as a maid two years ago. Today, she only takes care of the house, and she gets emotional when she remembers her son's goal at the Maracanã stadium.
"I felt sick. I was shaking, and they even took me to a medical center. But I have to get used to it. I hope I'm prepared for other emotions," she said.
Paulo Sérgio's family overcame drug trafficking. They climbed Morro Tavares Bastos. And they're moving up in life.
Kléber Leite believes in an agreement with Dinélson
Manager revealed that the player's name is ideal for Flamengo
Rio - The deal with midfielder Dinélson is difficult, but Flamengo's vice president of football, Kléber Leite, believes the situation will have a happy ending for the Gávea club. The director said that Corinthians' board changed its stance last Friday and began reconsidering the player's continued presence at Parque São Jorge.
"Dinélson's name has been in our plans for a while now. He's a player with great potential, good vision, and can decide a match. I believe we'll soon have a decision in our favor," said Kléber Leite in an interview with Rádio Globo.
Uruguayan defender Godin is of interest to Flamengo
Rio - After Peralta, Flamengo may have another Uruguayan player on its roster. The Gávea club's board is interested in signing defender Godin from Nacional, Uruguay, who had a strong campaign in the 2007 Copa Libertadores. The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days, and the player is expected to be announced as a new signing later this week.
Sports Gazette
Flamengo may have changes against Sport\ Gazeta Press\
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Flamengo still doesn't know if it will be able to count on midfielder Paulinho for the match against Sport. The player left the derby against Botafogo complaining of knee pain. Another player who will need to be cleared by the medical department is forward Souza, who missed last Sunday due to a muscle problem. If he is ruled out again, Souza will once again be replaced by Leonardo, although Paulo Sérgio came on well against Botafogo. At just 17 years old, Paulo has been treated carefully by the coaching staff.
"He's a player who's been training well and makes us very happy to have taken a chance on him, a 17-year-old. He's a player who's already shown potential and will continue to earn his opportunities," Ney commented. Regarding the derby against Botafogo, midfielder Claiton was irritated by the praise for his opponent. "The players on the other side say Botafogo is the best team in Rio, that they play the most beautiful football, but they can never beat us. Why is that?" asked Claiton, who played for Botafogo until last year.
Off the field, Flamengo hopes to finalize the signing of Dinélson this week, who would bring more quality to the Flamengo midfield. The Rio de Janeiro club is awaiting an agreement between the player and Corinthians, the owner of his federation rights, to finalize the deal suggested by coach Ney Franco.
But this Monday, in an interview with Rádio Brasil, businessman Wágner Ribeiro said that the São Paulo club could be holding up the deal. "From what I saw today, there was a setback in the negotiations, but Dinélson wants to play for Flamengo and I'll do everything I can to make that happen," the businessman said.
The one player who won't be going to Gávea, despite the red-and-blacks' wishes, is midfielder Ibson. Last Sunday, the player was at Maracanã to watch the derby between Flamengo and Botafogo and confirmed that he will remain with Porto next season.
Flamengo will continue with three defenders\ Gazeta Press\
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Despite the many flaws displayed by Flamengo's defensive system in the 2-2 draw with Botafogo last Sunday, coach Ney Franco confirmed that he intends to continue with the same system for the next rounds of the Brazilian Championship. The coach is betting on the team's improvement with the sequence of training sessions and matches with this formation. "It was only the second match in a row with this formation, and I'm sure the team has a lot of room for improvement. We're likely to stick with this system for the next few games," said Ney Franco.
Following the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo has two consecutive matches away from Rio de Janeiro, against Sport and Figueirense. After seeing the team lose to Palmeiras and draw with Botafogo in the games played at Maracanã, the coach demands an attacking approach to recover these points.
"We can't go into these games, against Sport and Figueirense, thinking about a draw. Our team has to go out there and look for wins. Fortunately, the teams haven't pulled too far apart, we're in the mix, and we have to bounce back in the next few matches," he emphasized.
PeléNet
Non-call-up for Copa América frustrates red-and-black goalkeeper
Renatto Thielle/JS
The Saint — Goalkeeper Bruno has performed true miracles wearing the red-and-black number 1 jersey. He still dreams of playing for the Brazilian national team.
Goalkeeper Bruno is in great form and once again stood out in a derby against Botafogo. The player, who has been the Alvinegro's biggest threat this season, once again made the difference for the Gávea team, securing a 2-2 draw.
However, despite his strong performances, Bruno has yet to receive the prize he so desperately desires: a call-up to the Brazilian national team. In the preliminary list for the Copa América, released yesterday by coach Dunga, defender Thiago Silva and midfielder Morais, from Rio de Janeiro clubs, were named, as both could play for the Olympic team. However, goalkeeper Bruno, despite being of Olympic age, was left off the list.
"I was anxious during the last call-ups, waiting for an opportunity, but it didn't come. I'm still fighting, working hard and waiting. The national team is a goal I have in life," explained the player.
However, there's still hope, as the list released by Dunga isn't final yet. Therefore, if he continues his strong performances, Bruno still has a chance to realize his dream.
He also spoke about the derby against Botafogo and took the opportunity to highlight the balance between the teams. "There's no point in saying who's the best, no one managed to win. Both teams are on the same level."
Flamengo could be without Souza and Paulinho against Sport\ From the Newsroom\ In Rio de Janeiro\ After a 2-2 draw with Botafogo last Sunday in the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo could be without two starters in its next game in the competition. Injured striker Souza - who is expected to miss the team for the second consecutive match - and midfielder Paulinho are doubtful for the match against Sport on Sunday in Recife.\
Striker Souza suffered a muscle strain and has already been ruled out against Botafogo. READ MORE ABOUT FLAMENGO. Souza felt a twinge in the adductor muscle of his left thigh during last Saturday's recreational training session and therefore did not face Botafogo. On Monday, the striker underwent an MRI scan that revealed a grade two strain. Thus, his chances of facing the Pernambuco team are slim.
Paulinho, meanwhile, had to be substituted at halftime of the derby due to pain in the back of his left knee. The player also went to Gávea on Monday, the players' day off, to begin treatment.
Flamengo's medical department still believes it's too early to make any predictions about whether the two players will play against Sport. Both will undergo full-time treatment this Tuesday and continue their recovery process throughout the week.
If neither of them is able to play, striker Leonardo, who replaced Souza against Botafogo, is likely to remain in the squad. Another option for coach Ney Franco is to include 17-year-old Paulo Sérgio.
In Paulinho's place, the coach could field Jaílton. However, if he wants a more attacking formation, he can field midfielder Léo Lima, who replaced Paulinho at halftime last Sunday.
BalloonSport
Paulo Sergio will get stronger\ Flamengo does specific work to help the attacker better withstand tackles\ Eduardo Peixoto\
AGÊNCIA O GLOBO\ The young talent is trying to get used to the heavy marking of the professionals\ In the final of the State Junior Championship, Paulo Sergio dribbled past Vasco's defender Brasília at will and scored the winning goal for Flamengo. Last Sunday, the 17-year-old had to face the "hardened" Renato Silva and Asprilla, from Botafogo. The change in the opponents' physical build still causes the boy some trouble.\
"There's a big difference, and that's still making things a bit difficult. I'm still adjusting," says the player, who asked to be called Dindo from now on.
To better handle the shocks, the player began special training to gain muscle mass. Under the supervision of physiotherapist Fábio Gigante and doctor Serafim Borges, Paulo Sergio has gained two kilos since joining the professional team. He plans to gain a maximum of four more. Dindo currently stands 1,81m tall and weighs 71 kg.
"I'm pumping iron to get stronger and handle the tackles. I think it's important. But I also have to be careful not to compromise my mobility," declares the red-and-black center forward.
Three absences from training this Tuesday\ Coach Ney Franco, Renato Augusto and Bruno will not participate in the activities at Gávea\ Eduardo Peixoto\
Goalkeeper Bruno and coach Ney Franco will not participate in training this Tuesday. Flamengo's team will train full-time at Gávea this Tuesday. The players are doing physical exercises this morning, and three absences are noteworthy.
On Monday, coach Ney Franco was released by the club's board and traveled to Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, to accompany his wife for minor surgery. The coach returns this Wednesday.
Like the manager, Bruno is not in Rio. The goalkeeper was released to deal with personal matters in Belo Horizonte, and his participation in this afternoon's training session has not yet been confirmed.
Midfielder Renato Augusto appeared on the "Bem, Amigos" program on SporTV on Monday night and was excused from the morning training session. The Flamengo number 10 is a certain presence at the afternoon training session in Gávea.
Without Ney Franco, the team's physical trainer, Geraldo Fabian, leads the activities.
Renato Augusto: 'I need to be versatile'\ The player is honest and reinforces his preference for playing in the midfield of the red-black team\
Midfielder Renato Augusto was a guest on Monday's "Bem, Amigos" program on SporTV. Among other things, the player reaffirmed his preference for playing in midfield for Flamengo. Regarding the Brazilian national team, he admitted that anyone seeking a call-up needs to play two or more positions.
- In modern football, every player who wants to excel can't play just one position. I know I need to be versatile.
The red-black player recalled that he has played in some positions since the youth teams and that he is at the disposal of coach Ney Franco.
"I've played as a defensive midfielder, a midfielder, and now as a striker. I prefer to play as a midfielder, but the most important thing is to be on the team. What I want is to be a starter and help my favorite club win the championship."
Throw
Flamengo's Souza is unlikely to face Sport. An MRI scan revealed a strain in the striker's left thigh. LANCEPRESS! Flamengo coach Ney Franco may have a problem for the next match in the Brazilian Championship. Striker Souza underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a moderate strain in his left thigh. The medical department is still unsure how long the player will be out, but his chances of playing against Sport are slim.
If Souza is ruled out, coach Ney Franco will only have Leonardo and Paulo Sérgio available for the position, in addition to Renato Augusto.
Paulinho, who was substituted in the 2-2 draw with Botafogo due to pain in his left knee last Sunday, was in Gávea receiving treatment and will continue with the treatment.
Paulo Sérgio now wants to be called 'Dindo'\ Fla's revelation asks to be called by the nickname he received from his family\
Paulo Sérgio, or Dindo, celebrates the goal against Botafogo (Credit: Gilvan de Souza)
LANCEPRESS!
Seventeen-year-old striker Paulo Sérgio, who scored Flamengo's equalizer in the 17-2 derby against Botafogo, revealed on Monday that he intends to be known as Dindo. The nickname was given to him as a child by Maria Ferreira, his maternal grandmother, who lives in Recife.
The player revealed that sometimes, when he's called Paulo Sérgio on the street, he doesn't even look. And there's a reason for that. In an interview this afternoon, everyone in his house just called him Dindo.
However, Paulo Sérgio—or Dindo—could have had another name. When he was born, his father, Antonio de Souza, wanted to name his youngest son Rummenigge or Beckenbauer (former German national team players).
"But my other son convinced me to put Paulo Sérgio, in honor of the former Botafogo goalkeeper. I was a Botafogo fan and accepted," said Antonio.
Kia and Dualibi enter Dinelson negotiations\ Termination was scheduled for this Monday, but should happen on Tuesday\ Tiago Pereira\
The signing of playmaker Dinelson gained an unexpected chapter on Monday afternoon. After the meeting to agree on the termination of his contract with the club, which would free him up to sign with Flamengo, two new characters were added to the story: Kia Joorabchian, president of MSI, and Alberto Dualibi, president of Corinthians, who are both in London.
The player even appeared twice at Parque Sáo Jorge to finalize the termination, but a phone call from Albero Dualibi delayed the decision. According to the player's attorney, Vagner Riberiro, the release should be on Tuesday.
"I'll still be in touch with Kia Joorabchian and Alberto Dualibi, who are in England, to work out some details. We'll have some news on Tuesday," he concluded.
One of the obstacles would be financial compensation for the player's release. The agreement reached by Flamengo and Corinthians last week would be that 50% of the federation rights would go to each club.
Deputy reveals pressure not to vote for CPI\ President of Madureira would have asked that the commission not go to the vote\ Rodrigo Mandarini\
State Representative Dinísio Lins, leader of the PP party in the Rio State Legislative Assembly, revealed to LANCENET! that Madureira president Elias Duba tried to dissuade him from supporting the creation of the Football Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI). The director, a political ally of Vasco da Gama president Eurico Miranda and Rio de Janeiro Football Federation president Rubens Lopes, reportedly said that the commission would only target the Federation's previous board.
"I met Elias Duba in Madureira, and he came to tell me I shouldn't support the CPI. He thought the discussion would only serve to punish those who are already dead. I think he was referring to Caixa D'Água. But why not vote? Will it create controversy? So let it be. That would be a case of Caixa D'Água or caixa preta," the congressman joked, alluding to the nickname of the late former president of FERJ, Eduardo Viana.
The president of Madureira did not deny the request. Elias Duba reiterated his opposition to the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) and criticized those who favor the debate.
"I confirm that I asked Dionísio not to vote. The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Football will bring in those who are no longer here to answer. This will end up reflecting on Rubinho (Rubens Lopes), who is president and has nothing to do with this. They want to bring Rio de Janeiro's football down. I am against everything that Márcio Braga (president of Flamengo), Bebeto (de Freitas, president of Botafogo), and Reginaldo Mathias (president of América) support. They are the gravediggers of Rio de Janeiro's football," the controversial president of the Tricolor Suburbano stated.
Deputies decide whether the CPI will go to the plenary session. Alerj leaders may approve a vote to investigate the allegations.
Rodrigo Mandarini
The leaders of the parties' benches in the Rio Legislative Assembly will meet this Tuesday at the Alerj (Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro) to decide whether or not to take the vote on the establishment of the CPI do Futebol to the plenary.
The discussion was proposed by the President of the Assembly, Jorge Picciani, since there are other CPIs to be opened - on the boats and the "Young People for Peace" project - and the ideal is not to congest the work with too many parliamentary committees.
"We'll read it and see what's best for the House. Every Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) is valid. I don't shy away from discussing any topic. But I only think it's worthwhile if it's postponed until the second half of the year. Right now, I don't think it's a good idea to discuss this. We have other priorities," emphasized Representative Luiz Paulo, leader of the PSDB party.
Workers' Party leader Inês Pandeló supports the vote to establish the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI). She believes the matter is as high a priority as the others on the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly's agenda.
"I don't think one is more important than the other. I'm in favor of all three, although I don't think the "Youth for Peace" one will be voted on. I think we should start now; the topic is hot, and we can't lose focus on the discussion," said the Workers' Party member.
Based on what the deputies demonstrated, the CPI should be brought to the plenary. Discussion will be limited to the time it was originally scheduled to begin.
"I think we still need to decide whether it will be now or later. We've set the date based on our priorities. I'm in favor of it happening now, as long as it doesn't disrupt the work," said Congressman Dionísio Lins, leader of the PP.