THE GLOBE
Ibson can only play the State Championship for Fla \ Return to Porto could be in May. Club loans two to Volta Redonda \ Photo caption: IBSON POSES next to goalkeeper Júlio César at an end-of-year party \ Flamengo's board intended to delay negotiations with Porto to retain Ibson as long as possible, repeating the strategy that worked in 2008. However, a clause in the midfielder's contract is forcing the club to reconsider its plans. Under the loan agreement, which runs until July, Ibson will be required to report to Portugal in May if an agreement for his stay in Brazil is not reached by then. As a result, Ibson may only play in the State Championship for Flamengo. \ Willians will be presented at Gávea on Monday \ The player's agent, Eduardo Uram, confirmed the information yesterday. According to him, despite its efforts, Flamengo has not yet been able to negotiate with Porto, which wants €4 million to permanently release Ibson and move forward. The midfielder's contract with Porto runs until 2011. \ Flamengo's vice president of football, Kleber Leite, admits concern about the situation of players like Ibson and Jônatas, whose loans to the club end mid-season. \ The director announced yesterday that midfielder Willians, one of two reinforcements signed so far for next season, will report to Gávea on Monday. The player, who was awaiting authorization from Santo André, with whom he has a contract, will be accompanied by the president of the São Paulo club, Ronan Maria Pinto. The meeting will discuss the final details of the player's release, as he is expected to sign a contract until the end of 2009. \ Yesterday, Flamengo took another step toward reducing its roster, responding to a request from coach Cuca. Midfielder Fernando, who came to Gávea from Mixto in mid-2008, and forward Fernandão, who arrived from Israeli football around the same time, were loaned to Volta Redonda. Both played only a few minutes for Flamengo. According to Kleber Leite, Cuca would like to see both players active to assess whether it would be worthwhile bringing them back to the club in the future. \ "We'll assign a member of the coaching staff to watch and record all of Volta Redonda's games. Whenever possible, Cuca will also watch. He sees great potential in both," Kleber said. \
Diego Hypólito loses sponsorship from healthcare company \ Golden Cross shareholders decided to suspend support due to the crisis \ Photo caption: DIEGO HYPÓLITO: The gymnast starts the World Championship year by losing sponsorship \ Fred Soares \ After the controversy between gymnast Jade Barbosa and the Brazilian Gymnastics Confederation (CBG), another bombshell has shaken the sport in the year of the World Championships in England: as of yesterday, floor exercise world champion Diego Hypólito no longer has the sponsorship of Golden Cross, which supported the athlete throughout the preparations for the Beijing Olympic Games, and which, forced to reduce expenses due to the international economic crisis, chose not to renew the contract. \ Commitment to the COB was also canceled \ Considered by Hypólito to be the highlight of his career, the sponsorship was not renewed by decision of Golden Cross shareholders—who also decided not to renew with the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB). The amounts paid were not disclosed, but they were crucial, especially during the period when the athlete was not working for the CBG. In addition to a monthly salary, the athlete received bonuses based on his performance. \ The gymnast's only financial aid is from Caixa Econômica Federal. Unofficial information indicates that, under this agreement (which is actually with CBG), Hypólito would receive R$78 annually. \ The company's partnership with the athlete began before the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio. The agreement was extended until December 31st to allow him to prepare well for the Beijing Games. Diego was the company's poster boy. Even after the unexpected loss of the gold medal, the company said it was satisfied with the return provided. \ "Before he entered the gym in Beijing, we had already recovered four times our investment," said Golden Cross' marketing director, Márcio Victer, at the time of the Olympics. \ The company's decision didn't surprise Diego Hypólito. The athlete had already been informed of the decision since the end of November. He is negotiating the signing of new contracts. \ () From Extra \
THE DAY
Cuca believes in the base
Rio - Cuca arrives in Rio today, and even though the Flamengo squad's return is only scheduled for the 7th, the coach is already focused on his main mission: building the Flamengo squad with the players who have been with the squad since last season. For the managers, this will be the key to leading the team to new titles.
"They're making a mistake when they say we didn't sign enough players. We've maintained our core, which is crucial to our success. Fans can be sure that Flamengo will have a competitive and more united team. I believe we'll be title contenders in every competition," said vice president of football Kléber Leite.
So far, Flamengo has signed defender Douglas and midfielder Willians, both from Santo André. "Fluminense, Vasco, and Botafogo have signed more due to their respective needs, as they lost key players," he added.
After seeing its offer to sign Íbson permanently rejected by Porto, Flamengo is already considering the possibility of losing the player. "There's a clause that requires him to rejoin Porto in May," revealed Eduardo Uram, the player's agent.
SPORTS GAZETTE
Without an agreement with Porto, Ibson could leave Flamengo in May
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Supporter Ibson's stay at Flamengo until the end of 2009 seems to be getting more complicated every day. In statements to Rádio Brasil, the manager of athleteEduardo Uram adopted a pessimistic stance toward Flamengo fans. Porto, which owns the club's federation rights, is asking for €4 million for the player, a price considered high by the Flamengo fans. player with the Portuguese club extends until 2011 and the European club only agrees to negotiate it definitively.
Without an agreement, Ibson was scheduled to return to Flamengo after the end of the Campeonato Carioca in May, despite his contract with the club expiring in July. "The contract contains a clause stating that he must report in May to participate and complete preseason training with Porto," Eduardo Uram told Rádio Brasil.
"Ibson's situation isn't a problem now, but it will be soon when his contract with Flamengo ends. That's what Flamengo is trying to do: anticipate a situation that will happen in May. The club consulted Porto to find out how it could retain Ibson permanently, but that didn't happen. It's something that can't be resolved quickly," added Uram.
Ibson is in Rio de Janeiro, enjoying his vacation. Due to the holiday break, negotiations are at a standstill.
Flamengo's board highlights the foundation for 2009
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Flamengo is the Rio de Janeiro club with the least turnover at the start of 2009. The team has had almost no new players, either in terms of departures or arrivals. For vice-president of football Kléber Leite, this is proof of good planning at Gávea.
"People are misinterpreting the fact that we're hiring too little. We're maintaining the core, which is crucial to the team's success," the director emphasized in an interview with Rádio Globo.
Compared to its rivals, Kléber Leite is betting that Flamengo will have an advantage in the Campeonato Carioca. After all, despite the arrival of coach Cuca, team Rio de Janeiro can take advantage of the harmony from last year, when it was led by Caio Júnior.
“Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco hired more than our team, but it was out of necessity, because they lost a lot of players. athletes important”, recalled Kléber Leite.
"The players we lost, like Jaílton and Luizinho, weren't even starters. It was all planned. Flamengo is prepared to face a tough year," added Flamengo's vice president of football.
PELENET
Kléber Leite explains why Josiel has not yet performed as expected
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Signed to be the goalscorer Flamengo needed in the Brazilian Championship, Josiel failed to deliver on his investment. Vice-president of football, Kléber Leite, found a justification for this. The director believes he arrived in poor physical condition due to his poor performance in the Arab world.
The athlete's name was even considered on a release list, but this was later revised. Kléber believes that if Josiel participates in preseason training with the other players, he could perform well. The center forward was loaned to Al-Whada in the United Arab Emirates, and his contract with Flamengo ends in July of this year. \ "I regret bringing Josiel in mid-season. In the Arab world, athletes don't play and train much. It's necessary to sign these players at the beginning of the season so everything can start from scratch. The fact that he didn't perform wasn't even his fault," the manager said in an interview with Rádio Globo.\ When trying to outline the current season's outlook, the director expressed optimism. He believes Flamengo will have an even stronger team and will be favorites in all competitions. Flamengo will compete in the State Championship, the Copa do Brasil, the Campeonato Brasileiro, and the Copa Sudamericana. \ "Fans can be sure that Flamengo will have a competitive and more united team. I believe we are title contenders in all competitions," he concluded. \
Ibson may have to leave Flamengo in May
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In an interview with Rádio Brasil, Ibson's agent, Eduardo Uram, revealed that the player may have to return to Porto, Portugal, even earlier than expected. According to the agent, since European officials didn't like Flamengo's offer, the player would have to return to the Portuguese club in May. If this actually happens, Ibson's departure will be immediately after this year's Campeonato Carioca finals. The player's contract with the club runs until July.
Porto recently asked for around R$13 million to release the player permanently. According to reports, Flamengo's offer didn't even come close to the Portuguese club's request. Negotiations are currently on hold due to the end-of-year festivities, but São Paulo has already begun to float the possibility of trying to sign the Flamengo player.\ "This isn't a problem right now, as Ibson's contract is still a long way off. But it will be soon. That's what Flamengo is trying to do. Anticipate a situation that will happen in May. The club consulted Porto to find out how it could retain him permanently," said Eduardo Uram, who revealed a clause in the player's contract.\ "In the current contract with Flamengo, there is a clause that he should show up in May to participate and do the pre-season with Porto," highlighted the businessman. \
GLOBOESPORTE
Flamengo gives the go-ahead, and Vandinho and Sambueza negotiate with Vasco
The striker is closer. The Argentine midfielder's move depends on Rubro-Negro extending his loan with River Plate until the end of the year.
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Vandinho is close to leaving Flamengo
Striker Vandinho and Argentine midfielder Sambueza could be in the running for São Januário. The two Flamengo players are of interest to Vasco and could be loaned to their rival for the Campeonato Carioca, Copa do Brasil, and Série B. This information was confirmed by the Flamengo's vice president of football, Kleber Leite.
Vandinho is the closest to wearing the Vasco jersey. The striker's agent, Luiz Alberto Oliveira, and Vasco's board have already begun negotiations. Flamengo has given Vasco the green light and priority.
"Flamengo has authorized the talks, and everything is well underway. Several clubs are interested in Vandinho, including Fluminense, Avaí, and Atlético-PR. But Vasco has priority for the player," said Kleber Leite.
Brazil's eighth-highest goalscorer this season, with 29 goals, Vandinho scored 27 times for Avaí in 2008. For Flamengo, he played just ten games and scored two goals. He has a contract with the club until the end of 2009 and would arrive at Vasco to compensate for the loss of Leandro Amaral, who is leaving for Fluminense.
Sambueza's situation may take a little longer to resolve. The player is no longer in Flamengo's plans, but his contract with the club runs until August 2009. Flamengo wants to extend the Argentine midfielder's loan from River Plate, which owns the player's federation rights, until the end of the year before loaning him to Vasco.
At 24, Sambueza was signed during the Brazilian Championship and played seven matches under coach Caio Júnior. The Argentine began his career under Darío Conca. In addition to Flamengo and River Plate, Sambueza also played for Pumas in Mexico.
- His move to Vasco depends on us being able to extend the loan so he can stay there until the end of the year - added Kleber Leite.
With Vasco's relegation to Serie B, Flamengo announced its willingness to help its Rio de Janeiro rival. Flamengo had already released midfielder Jaílton to sign with Flamengo, but the player ended up going to Fluminense.
Kleber Leite praises the red-black squad and explains the few signings
Manager says club has maintained its base and is ahead of its rivals
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Kleber is optimistic for this year
The lack of hiring Flamengo The plan for next season is seen as a positive development by vice-president of football Kleber Leite. According to the director, Flamengo, fifth in the last Brazilian championship, has a strong base for 2009. Although São Paulo, three-time Brazilian champion, has made a strong entry into the market by bringing in striker Washington from Fluminense and Wagner Diniz from Vasco, the Rubro-Negro remains without any major reinforcements.
According to Kleber Leite, the lack of activity means that the club has maintained its core and remains strong for 2009. Midfielder Jaílton, full-back Luizinho, forward Fernandão and defenders Dininho and Leonardo have left the club so far.
"People are miscalculating when they say we're hiring too little. We're maintaining the core, which is crucial to the team's success," said Kleber Leite in an interview with Rádio Globo.
By maintaining the base of the group, Kleber Leite guarantees that Flamengo will have an advantage in the fight for the Campeonato Carioca title. \ - Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco signed more than our team, but it was out of necessity, because they lost many important athletes - he said.\
Kleber Leite downplayed the losses and highlighted the strength of the red-black squad. \ "The players we lost, like Jaílton and Luizinho, weren't even starters. It was all planned. Flamengo is prepared to face a tough year," Kleber added, forgetting that Jaílton was a regular starter under Caio Júnior.\
So far, Flamengo has only signed two reinforcements for 2009: defender Douglas and midfielder Willians, as well as Dieguinho, for the youth team.
Eduardo Uram says Ibson would have to return to Porto in May
Without an agreement with the Portuguese club, Flamengo runs the risk of losing the midfielder right after the Campeonato Carioca
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Ibson enjoys vacation in Rio de Janeiro
Porto's directors did not like the proposal made by Flamengo to acquire midfielder Ibson permanently. Negotiations have stalled. In the middle of this year, Porto asked for €4 million (approximately R$13 million) to sell the player. But Flamengo wants to pay much less.
Without an agreement, Ibson would leave the club immediately after the Campeonato Carioca. He wouldn't even play in the final stages of the Copa do Brasil, should Flamengo qualify. Despite having a contract until July 4, 2009, the player would have to reappear at the Portuguese club sooner if the parties couldn't reach an agreement.
- There is a clause in the contract that he should show up in May to participate and do the pre-season with Porto - revealed Eduardo Uram in an interview with Rádio Brasil.
Ibson's contract with Porto runs until 2011. Uran also said that Flamengo is trying to resolve the situation, but so far, it has been unsuccessful.
"Ibson's situation isn't a problem now, but it will be soon when his contract with Flamengo ends. That's what Flamengo is trying to do. Anticipate a situation that will happen in May. The club consulted Porto to find out how it could retain Ibson permanently, but that didn't work out. It's something that can't be resolved quickly," the agent added.
According to the Portuguese press on Thursday, Porto would not be willing to negotiate with Ibson after reports emerged that Benfica was interested in the midfielder. The Portuguese executives fear that Flamengo will simply be a bridge for Ibson to join their rivals.
THROW
Vandinho could swap Flamengo for Vasco
At Rubro-negro, rival has priority; LNET! found that Dorival Jr. gave his approval
Striker Vandinho, currently at Flamengo, could play for Vasco this season
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Vasco is looking for attackers for its squad and the reinforcement desired by coach Dorival Júnior could be in Gávea: the name is Vandinho, 22 years old.
The striker, whose contract with Flamengo runs until December of this year, has offers from several Brazilian clubs, including two from Rio de Janeiro: Vasco and Fluminense. However, according to Flamengo's vice president of football, Kléber Leite, the priority is his release to the São Januário club.
"There's a possibility he'll go to Vasco, who have already expressed interest. Everything is already well underway and has been discussed with the player's agent, who is already in talks with Vasco," the club's director stated.
On the Cruzmaltino side, however, the board's position is one of caution, to avoid losing players in whom the club shows interest and, subsequently, prefer to continue with teams that are in the national First Division.
"Any initiative I take, I have to talk to the coach first. Everything depends on his approval," Vasco president Roberto Dinamite simply said.
LANCENET! has learned, however, that Cruzmaltino coach Dorival Júnior has already given his approval for negotiations to proceed. Therefore, the club must now reach an agreement with the player.
Flamengo announced in 2008 its intention to help Vasco in 2009. The first step would be the transfer of midfielder Jaílton. However, he didn't reach an agreement with Vasco and went to Fluminense.
Vandinho arrived at the red-and-black club in July after excelling at the start of the 2008 Brazilian Championship Series B season with Avaí. He scored 27 goals that year for the Santa Catarina club. However, he only scored two goals for the red-and-black team and failed to establish himself.
Avaí - which will play in the national First Division in 2009 - is one of the teams interested in signing the player.
Vasco, in turn, lost striker Leandro Amaral (who signed with Fluminense) and currently has only Chilean Maurício Pinilla, Alan Kardec and Faiolli in the position in its squad.
Striker Vandinho fulfills one of the characteristics sought by Cruzmaltino for 2009: having experience in the Série B, as the club will fight to return to the elite.
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Sambueza may swap Gávea for Colina
The deal, however, still depends on an agreement between Fla and River Plate (ARG)
Argentine midfielder Rubens Sambueza is also considered to defend Vasco in 2009
LANCEPRESS!
The friendly relationship between Flamengo and Vasco, after the failure of the negotiation of midfielder Jaílton and the possibility of the transfer of striker Vandinho, gains another character: Argentine midfielder Rubens Sambueza.
However, while Vandinho's situation depends on the athlete reaching an agreement with the Colina club (he has offers from other interested parties, such as Fluminense and Avaí), the midfield situation is more complicated.
Flamengo still owes River Plate (ARG) approximately R$600 for the player's loan. To transfer him to their rival, Flamengo is trying to extend Sambueza's contract, which runs until August 24, until the end of this year.
On the other hand, the Cruzmaltino club already has three foreigners on its roster, the maximum number a team can play simultaneously. They are Paraguayans Milton Benitez (midfielder) and Pedro Vera (defensive midfielder) and Chilean Maurício Pinilla (forward).
The first player Flamengo offered Vasco was midfielder Jaílton. However, the player preferred Fluminense's offer, which paid R$200 for the loan (the Cruzmaltino would receive him for free).
This Thursday, the possibility of striker Vandinho, who is not part of the Rubro-negro's plans for this season, as well as midfielder Sambueza, going to São Januário was confirmed by the Gávea club.
At Vasco, the board's stance is to simply say that any signing will be decided by coach Dorival Júnior, who, according to LANCENET!, gave the go-ahead for negotiations with the striker.
Ibson regrets Jaílton's departure from Flamengo
Midfielder defends teammate who will play for Fluminense in 2009
Ibson approved the maintenance of Flamengo's base
LANCEPRESS!
At the charity game in Niterói, on December 29, Ibson celebrated the fact that he was reunited with old teammates and that Flamengo had kept its youth academy for 2009. The only starting player to leave the Rubro-Negro was Jaílton, who received praise.
Flamengo's midfielder lamented the departure of Jaílton, who joined Fluminense. Ibson believes his former teammate will be missed by the team, despite many saying otherwise.
"The important thing is to maintain the core. We lost some players who aren't considered important to some, but to us they are very important. Like Jaílton, who helps us a lot on the field," said Ibson, before commenting on the arrival of two reinforcements (Williams and Douglas, both from Santo André):
- New players are arriving and I hope they can adapt well and help us in the 2009 campaign.
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Renato Augusto believes in a good year for Fla
Supporter says that, from Germany, he tries to follow the club and is confident
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On vacation in Brazil for the end-of-year festivities, Renato Augusto hasn't forgotten about Flamengo. The Bayer Leverkusen supporter follows the German club and believes 2009 has everything it needs to be a good year for the club.
The supporter recalled that Flamengo remained among the top teams in the Brazilian league throughout the entire Brazilian Championship and that the base was maintained for the season.
"I'm a bit far away, but I try to follow the games. I think Flamengo has everything it needs to be at the top of the competitions it's competing in. In 2008, it was in the top five the entire time, and it has to be that way this year," he said.
Ibson hopes to make history at Fla
Midfielder remembers the importance of the third state championship and wants to win it
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If Flamengo wins the 2009 Campeonato Carioca, it will solidify its position as the competition's most successful team (currently with Fluminense on 30) and, in addition, will reach its fifth three-peat in history. The last three-peat was in the 99/2000/2001 period, when Ibson was just a fan.
Now, the midfielder hopes to make history for Flamengo with another three-time state championship.
"Flamengo is looking strong for 2009. I wasn't on the field in 2001, but I cheered a lot. Nobody forgets that beautiful goal by Petkovic (against Vasco in the final). Now is our chance to be part of this wonderful story. This achievement would be very important," he stated.
Winning the state title could also be important for Ibson for another reason. His contract with Flamengo ends in the middle of the year, and the Carioca Championship could be the midfielder's last victory in the red-and-black jersey.