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The Emperor near his Day of Fico
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The Emperor near his Day of Fico
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Businessman defends Adriano's permanence at Flamengo until the World Cup
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With million-dollar offers from major European clubs for Adriano, his agent, Gilmar Rinaldi, understands that the striker's biggest gain at the moment isn't financial. With the World Cup six months away and Flamengo competing in a Copa Libertadores, the best deal is to be close to the institutions that always opened their doors to him when the coldness of European professionalism couldn't handle Adriano's personal problems. Committed to not pressuring the player, Gilmar would soon like to tell the Flamengo fans that the Emperor is staying.
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"I think it's best for Adriano to stay here. The project worked, with Flamengo winning the title and his return to the national team. I don't know how much it's worth changing clubs now. It's not just success that counts," said Gilmar, regarding the player's financial appreciation. "He has an offer, and it's a big one."
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Under his contract with Flamengo, Adriano is free to leave the club between December 15th and 30th if he receives an offer from abroad. If he doesn't leave for free during this transfer window, he's committed to the club until the middle of next year.
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- I don't want him to be in a hurry to decide - said Gilmar
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Just as Flamengo's coaching staff did throughout the year, during which the striker alternated between strong performances and disciplinary issues, the agent understands that it's important to respect the player's time. On Sunday, Adriano didn't make a public statement. The following day, he opted for private celebrations rather than attending the official party alongside his teammates and CBF brass.
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- Adriano is 27 years old and knows the consequences of his decisions - said the businessman.
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Despite his disappearance, the star player has not lost his prominent place and is on the list of players who will be received by President Lula on Monday.
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Violence = organized
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A survey conducted in November by TNS Sport Brasil shows that the overwhelming majority of Brazilians associate violence in stadiums with organized fan groups. A total of 8.216 people were interviewed across the country, and no less than 84,75% held this opinion. In Curitiba, for example, where deplorable scenes occurred in the last round of the Brazilian Championship involving members of Coritiba's organized fan groups, 91,75% made this association. The capital of Paraná came in third, behind Santos (95,35%) and Florianópolis (92,37%). The same survey asked: "If organized fan groups were banned from soccer, would fans still watch games at the stadium?" Sixty-one percent of respondents responded positively, nearly two out of every three people interviewed.
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Visionary
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Two months ago, Flamengo defender David was in Pasteur Hospital in Rio, recovering from facial surgery. One day, a nurse came into his room and told him that God had something special in store for him. Only last Sunday, after scoring one of the goals in the victory over Grêmio (
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Fla debuts in the Libertadores away against Caracas
\ \Rio de Janeiro – Conmebol released this Friday the games of the first round of the 2010 edition of the Copa Libertadores da América. Brazilian champion, Flamengo is in Group 8 and will debut against Caracas in the Venezuelan captain.
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However, the Rio de Janeiro team won't be the only one to have to travel in the first round of Latin America's most important competition. In fact, all the Brazilians will be making their debuts away from home.
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Cruzeiro will have the hardest trip. The Minas Gerais team, which will be competing in the Libertadores preliminary round, will have to face Potosí at an altitude of four thousand meters to face Real Potosí.
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Internacional will travel to Ecuador to face Deportivo Quito. São Paulo will face Once Caldas from Colombia. Corinthians, the Copa do Brasil champion, will also debut in Colombia, but their opponent has not yet been determined.
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The date of the matches has not yet been announced. (RB)
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New election for president takes place on Monday and Tuesday
\ \Rio de Janeiro – A week after Patrícia Amorim was elected as Flamengo's new president, it's time to choose the names of the future presidents of the club's deliberative and administrative councils. The president-elect has already announced that she will support Silvio Capanema on the deliberative council.
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Capanema, who will face Leonardo Ribeiro, said that his main proposal is to modernize the club's statute, adapting it to the new civil code.
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In the administrative department, there is only one candidate for the position, and the candidate is Mauricio Gomes de Matos. His running mate will be Julio Alzuguir. The elections will take place on Monday and Tuesday. (RB)
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Andrade speaks out about renewal
\ \Rio de Janeiro - Andrade speaks out about his contract renewal. He said he didn't ask for a salary equivalent to that of Palmeiras coach, three-time Brazilian champion Murixy Ramalho. Even after his outburst, the red-and-black coach awaits the club's decision. Andrade has been approached by two clubs: one in Iran and the other in the United Arab Emirates. The coach has asked for a raise and is awaiting approval from president-elect Patrícia Amorim.
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There is still no set deadline for the decision. Andrade concluded that he did not ask for anything unrealistic and is confident of remaining at the six-time champion club.(AB)
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Schalke 04 and Flamengo want Zé Roberto
\ \Rio de Janeiro: The eyes of desire are fixed more intently on the entire Brazilian champion squad. In recent days, Flamengo has been plagued by numerous speculations about transfers, acquisitions, and more. Today, Zé Roberto was one of the topics on the agenda. The player, who belongs to Schalke 04 but is on loan to Flamengo until December 31st, is caught in a stalemate between the clubs.
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Apparently the Germans want him back by the 29th, but Flamengo stated that it will do everything possible to persuade the German club to either renew the loan or reduce the purchase price of the striker, which is around two million Euros.
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The player's agent, Rodrigo Fonseca, told Rádio Brasil that "Schalke's official position is to sell. They don't want to extend the loan, but the amount being asked for can be negotiated." He concluded, (LA)
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The Brazilian's "decision" marked Éverton's career
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro - Who doesn't imagine themselves competing for a Brazilian title, with a packed Maracanã? Everyone who loves football and has wished at least once in their life to become a football player. Flamengo player Éverton experienced such emotion in the last round of the Brasilierão, in
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"What marked me most this year was the last game. Taking on the Maracanã like that, in that manner, left its mark on me," says the athlete, who hopes to win a new title soon: the State title, even with rivals eager to overthrow the red-black team.
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"Flamengo is used to winning titles and I know that next year will be even more difficult. Our rivals will want to win, but we are favorites for the title," concludes Éverton, on Rádio Tamoio.
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Flamengo store makes R$1,1 million in four days
\ \Rio de Janeiro: The Brazilian Championship Cup, won by Flamengo, is a huge success at FlaConcept, the club's official store, located in Gávea. Almost in the center of the store, the trophy has attracted many fans, who have earned R$1,1 million in just four days.
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Mengão's proposal disappoints Andrade
\ \Six-time world champion coach thinks the R$110 offer is low. His monthly request was R$200.
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\ \Andrade autographs the Rubro-Negros shirt
\ \Rio - Flamengo coach Andrade took advantage of yesterday to relax. In Magé, he had his third session of ten auriculotherapy sessions — a treatment involving the application of seeds in the ear to reduce pain — and watched the futsal finals at the 2019/20 Games. Students of the city and handed the trophy to the winning team. But he didn't stop thinking about his future as a coach.
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He met with the vice president of football at the club, Marcos Braz, on Thursday night and informed them of his proposal. Now, he awaits the club's response, but has already shown some irritation with the club's first offer.
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"He talked about a 120% increase. But 120% on top of a salary of opportunity It's a different situation. At the time, we talked and I wasn't worried about the money, I knew it was a great opportunity I would have. Now, I haven't asked for anything beyond what I think is deserved for a coach of a team like Flamengo," said Andrade.
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When he was an assistant coach, Andrade earned R$13. When he was appointed to replace Cuca, he now earns R$50. Now, Marcos Braz doesn't want to go beyond R$110. The coach thinks he deserves a little more, closer to R$200.
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The vice president of football agreed to speak with the president-elect, Patrícia Amorim, to make a decision.
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"In the conversation, I told him that the club would not pay less than what I asked any other coach to do. drive Flamengo in my place. I didn't ask for a salary on the level of Muricy Ramalho or Vanderlei Luxemburgo. I'm aware that I'm still far from that," Andrade emphasized.
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The coach says he has not yet received any official proposal from other clubs, but representatives from Iran and the Arab world have already contacted him, offering double what Andrade asked for to continue at Flamengo.
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Still, he keeps Rubro-Negro as a priority, mainly because of his identification, winning the sixth Brazilian championship and the possibility of competing in a Copa Libertadores.
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"There, I wouldn't pay taxes, I can be independent. But I want to stay at Flamengo," assured Andrade, who intends to take the club's entire coaching staff with him if he decides to move. "If it's good for them too, I want everyone with me. It just can't be good for me and not for them," he said.
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Fla 'schedules' team to visit Lula
\ \Cássia and Adriano in Happy Birthday
\ \Rio - After winning the sixth title and becoming the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, Adriano is even harder to find. But, according to an official statement from Flamengo, he will be with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday.
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After winning the title, Adriano spent three days in seclusion at Vila Cruzeiro. The celebration of the sixth title took place at a party he organized in Barra da Tijuca, which also served as a birthday celebration for his girlfriend, Cássia Menega, complete with a large cake and 'happy birthday' messages, as shown in photos leaked this Friday.
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In the coming days, the attacker must decide the future. Despite having a contract with the Flamengo By May, he had received good offers to return to Europe, where he could play for Milan, Roma or West Ham. In the next few days, Adriano will go to Milan. Agent Gilmar Rinaldi says that there is still no definition regarding the player's future.
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Talking with family members could be crucial to whether he stays. Adriano said he would talk with his mother, Rosilda, and grandmother, Wanda, before deciding which club he will play for in 2010.
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On this point, the red-and-blacks have the advantage. In April, he left Inter Milan and even threatened to abandon his career. At Flamengo, he found happiness again and enjoyed perks. President-elect Patrícia Amorim even said the player would have to change his behavior.
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Fla will debut in the Libertadores away from home
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\ \Rio - The dream of winning the Copa Libertadores for the second time Flamengo will begin in Venezuela, against Caracas. Although the dates for the group stage matches have not yet been announced, competition, Conmebol defined the order of the games on Thursday night.
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The red-black fans will have the chance to put on their first show in the second round, when the team will host winner of the duel between the fifth Argentine representative and Universidad Católica, from Chile, who play in the preliminary round of the Libertadores. Flamengo ends the round against Universidad de Chile,
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Caracas is a ten-time Venezuelan champion and has played in nine Copa Libertadores. This year, it had the best performance, but was eliminated by Grêmio in the quarterfinals. The team leads the Venezuelan Championship, and its stadium, Cocodrilos Sports Park, has a capacity of 30 fans. In the latest call-up for the Venezuelan national team for the qualifiers, five players from the team were called up: goalkeeper Vega, defender Rey, full-back Cichero, defensive midfielder Lucena, and midfielder Ramirez.
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The other three Brazilian clubs that are in the group stage also debut outside of property. Corinthians will face the second representative of Colombia in Group 1. São Paulo, which is in Group 2, will go to Manizales to play against Once Caldas, from Colombia. And Inter will have a tough stop with the trip to Ecuador to play at altitude
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Schalke 04 requests the reintroduction of Zé Roberto
\ \Rio - The directors of the German club, Schalke 04, have already communicated to the entrepreneur of Zé Roberto who want the player to return to Germany. The loan agreement between the European team and Flamengo ends on December 31, but the Europeans want him to return on December 29.
\ \"Schalke's representatives contacted me this Thursday asking for his return. But his contract with Flamengo runs until the 31st and provides for his return on January 02nd. We will respect that," explained businessman Rodrigo Fonseca to Rádio Brasil.
\ \According to the prosecutor of the athlete, Flamengo takes advantage nose negociações to keep the player.\ However, the Gávea club will have to make an offer to buy the midfielder. The\ German club set the value of Zé Roberto's transfer at 2 million euros (around\ R$ 5 million).
\ \"Now we have to wait for a decision from the club so that the player can continue. Flamengo is aware of Schalke's position on selling the player. I believe that this week, with the situation at the club resolved, we can conclude this matter," he stated.
\ \Rodrigo Fonseca assured that Zé Robero wants to stay at Flamengo, but revealed that there are other clubs interested in the player. This is something the agent considers normal after Flamengo's Brazilian title win.
\ \"Their (Flamengo) desire is to keep Zé, but we have to look at the club's situation. There are teams interested, but that's normal. I gave my word to Marcos Braz that we would only deal with Flamengo until we had exhausted all possibilities," he said.
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Petkovic advises Adriano to stay at Flamengo
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During his visit to the Portela court on Thursday night, Petkovic was asked about the attacker Adriano, who can transfer to the football fans European. For the Serbian, the player is happy at the red-black club and should stay in 2010.
\ \"Adriano is a ace world and a true Carioca. I love that about him, because he suffers from being away from his friends. I supported him when he returned to Flamengo and I think he should stay and continue to be happy," he said.
\ \While Petkovic tries to resolve his contract renewal and Adriano does not comment on his future, vice-president of football Marcos Braz spoke with coach Andrade and heard the coach ask for a salary increase of more than 120% to remain at Flamengo. Braz stated that he will pass the values to the new president of the club, Patrícia Amorim, and the president will resolve this issue.
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Through his official blog, Cruzeiro president Zezé Perrella denied this Friday speculation about the possible transfer of attacker Kléber to Flamengo. Irritated, the director stated that he had never been approached by Flamengo directors and denied that the player even had a pre-contract with the Rio de Janeiro club to play in the next Copa Libertadores.
\ \"As false as the claim that the player is being sold to the Rio de Janeiro club is the absurdity of the striker's four-year contract agreement with Flamengo. About a month ago, Kléber himself denied, in a press conference at Toca da Raposa II, that he had offered himself to our Rio de Janeiro club," he stated.
\ \In front of the ' news article' that Kléber would be exchanged for three players Flamengo's Perrella didn't hold back on his criticism. "I want to say that Juan, Kléberson and Obina never appeared on Cruzeiro's list of possible reinforcements. It's all just nonsense, from people who are only concerned with selling newspapers without any responsibility for the information", he concluded.
\ \Kléber's representative, Giuseppe Dioguardi, also denied the agreement: "It's all a lie. I don't know if Flamengo is interested. The fact is that no one has ever said anything to me about him." According to Dioguardi, the Gladiator, who has four years left on his contract, will stay at Cruzeiro.
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Schalke 04 requests the reintroduction of Zé Roberto
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Flamengo will likely find it very difficult to keep midfielder Zé Roberto at Gávea next season. He is on loan until December from Schalke 04, Germany, the player seems increasingly distant from a contract renewal. This is because the German club has already contacted Rodrigo Fonseca, the player's agent, asking him to return to Europe on December 29, when the Berlin team begins its preseason. The German Championship stops for about a month between December and January due to the end-of-year holidays.
\ \"The representatives of Schalke 04 contacted me yesterday (Thursday) asking him to report back to the club on December 29th, as they brought forward the pre-season due to the tight schedule in 2010, which is the World Cup year. But he has a contract with Flamengo until December 31st and so we are expecting this problem to be resolved by the end of the month," said Rodrigo, in an interview with Radio Brazil.
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"Schalke 04 does not want to accept loaning the athlete again and has been insisting on this. I believe that to have the player Flamengo would have to pay around €1 million (approximately R$2,5 million), but I do not know if Flamengo is willing to release this amount," he said.
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The only hope for an agreement is due to the fact that Flamengo's president-elect, Patrícia Amorim, has kept in office the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, who has already been in charge of negociações with the Germans. "Marcos Braz continuing in his role as Flamengo's vice president of football helps a lot in Zé Roberto's permanence, as he was already leading these negotiations with the German club. That's why we're hoping he can keep the athlete at the club, as that is also Zé Roberto's wish," declared the prosecutor.
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Rodrigo also said that he only accepts inquiries and proposals from clubs outside Brazil, as he has agreed with Flamengo that he will only negotiate with other teams in the country if any possibility of Zé Roberto remaining at Gávea next season is exhausted. However, there is speculation that Cruzeiro and Santos are keeping an eye on the player.
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"A lot of people are looking for this at this time, which is normal, as Zé Roberto had a good Brazilian Championship for Flamengo. But I've always made it very clear that we're only going to negotiate with another club in Brazil if Flamengo does not agree to purchase the player", he concluded.
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In addition to Zé Roberto, Flamengo could lose midfielder Aírton. This is because Benfica, Portugal, should send a representative to Brazil at the beginning of next week to present a proposal for the player.
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Still in negotiations, Flamengo is trying to finalize the contract renewal of coach Andrade by Monday. He has received offers from Arab football clubs, but has said he wants to stay at Gávea. However, there is speculation that his salary request would be considered high by the directors.
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Flamengo confirms Adriano's departure for meeting with Lula in Brasilia
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Adriano's future in 2010 remains uncertain. However, even without knowing whether the striker will remain with the club for the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo will take him to the meeting with President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva this Monday in Brasília.
\ \In a statement released this Friday, the Rubro-Negro confirmed the entire delegation that will travel on Monday, and the Emperor's name appeared alongside ten other players. In addition to them, directors and members of the coaching staff will also be welcomed by Lula at the Planalto Palace, as a way for the federal government to honor the current Brazilian champion.
\ \Adriano's move to Brasília could be a good sign for the red-black fans, who are hopeful that the center forward will stay in 2010. There will be no shortage of appeals and this could affect the number 10, who has been shaken by the recent offers he has received from Italian teams, such as Roma, Milan and Internazionale.
\ \The player is currently in Rio de Janeiro with friends and family and has not revealed his future. His agent, former Brazilian national team, São Paulo, and Flamengo goalkeeper Gilmar Rinaldi, says nothing has been decided.
\ \After winning the national championship title last Sunday, Adriano admitted having received some offers and declared that he would study them, but that he would also consult friends and family before making a decision.
\ \In April of this year, the Emperor left Internazionale-ITA because he was dissatisfied in Europe and, at the time, even threatened to end his career. However, a few days later, he signed with Flamengo, the club that revealed him.
\ \The expectation is that Adriano will give a press conference next week, as he will soon travel to Italy, where he will enjoy a few days of vacation and resolve some personal issues.
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\ \Marcio Braga,\ Patricia Amorim, Helio Paulo Ferraz, Marcos Braz and Pedro Trengrouse.
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\ \Adriano, Airton, Alvaro, Bruno, David, Everton Silva, Lenon, Toro, Wellington, Wilians, Ronaldo Angelin
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Fla debuts in the Libertadores away against Caracas
\ \Rio de Janeiro – Conmebol released this Friday the games of the first round of the 2010 edition of the Copa Libertadores da América. Brazilian champion, Flamengo is in Group 8 and will debut against Caracas in the Venezuelan captain.
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However, the Rio de Janeiro team won't be the only one to have to travel in the first round of Latin America's most important competition. In fact, all the Brazilians will be making their debuts away from home.
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Internacional will travel to Ecuador to face Deportivo Quito. São Paulo will face Once Caldas from Colombia. Corinthians, the Copa do Brasil champion, will also debut in Colombia, but their opponent has not yet been determined.
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Flamengo awaits arrival of fax to negotiate Airton with Benfica-POR
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\ \The destination of Flamengo midfielder Airton is expected to be Portuguese football in 2010. Benfica-POR, the club that has been looking at the player for a few weeks now, is expected to send an official offer for the athlete this Friday, who is expected to transfer to the European club in 2010.
\ \This Friday, Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, met with Nova Iguaçu president Jânio Moraes and Traffic director Fernando Gonçalves to discuss the matter. The Baixada Fluminense club holds 50% of the midfielder's economic rights, while Traffic holds 35% and Rubro-Negro only 15%.
\ \The directors are now awaiting the arrival of a fax with the official proposal from the Portuguese club, so they can finally finalize Airton's transfer. The Portuguese press speculates that Benfica's board will offer six million euros for the player, who is just 19 years old.
\ \"We're just waiting for Benfica's letter to arrive today to Flamengo. Then we'll decide this situation together," explained Jânio Moraes, president of Nova Iguaçu, the club that revealed the 19-year-old athlete and who declined to disclose the amount involved. "I prefer to wait for the official proposal to arrive," he added.
\ \For Flamengo, Airton has taken to the field 69 times since 2008, when he made his debut in the draw for
However, Rubro-Negro still runs the risk of losing midfielder Zé Roberto, as his contract ends at the end of the year and Schalke04, the club that holds his economic rights, demanded his re-presentation and will only negotiate with Flamengo if the Rio de Janeiro team acquires him permanently, without extending the loan.
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Flamengo confirms Adriano's departure for meeting with Lula in Brasilia
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Adriano\ has been missing, but his presence is confirmed for the visit to President Lula
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Adriano's future in 2010 remains uncertain. However, even without knowing whether the striker will remain with the club for the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo will take him to the meeting with President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva this Monday in Brasília.
\ \In a statement released this Friday, the Rubro-Negro confirmed the entire delegation that will travel on Monday, and the Emperor's name appeared alongside ten other players. In addition to them, directors and members of the coaching staff will also be welcomed by Lula at the Planalto Palace, as a way for the federal government to honor the current Brazilian champion.
\ \Adriano's move to Brasília could be a good sign for the red-black fans, who are hopeful that the center forward will stay in 2010. There will be no shortage of appeals and this could affect the number 10, who has been shaken by the recent offers he has received from Italian teams, such as Roma, Milan and Internazionale.
\ \The player is currently in Rio de Janeiro with friends and family and has not revealed his future. His agent, former Brazilian national team, São Paulo, and Flamengo goalkeeper Gilmar Rinaldi, says nothing has been decided.
\ \After winning the national championship title last Sunday, Adriano admitted having received some offers and declared that he would study them, but that he would also consult friends and family before making a decision.
\ \In April of this year, the Emperor left Internazionale-ITA because he was dissatisfied in Europe and, at the time, even threatened to end his career. However, a few days later, he signed with Flamengo, the club that revealed him.
\ \The expectation is that Adriano will give a press conference next week, as he will soon travel to Italy, where he will enjoy a few days of vacation and resolve some personal issues.
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Schalke 04 appears unwilling to make it easier for Zé Roberto to stay at Flamengo. The German club, which owns the midfielder's federation rights, is demanding that the player return to Germany by December 29th. However, there is a stalemate on the matter.
\ \Although the German club wants Zé Roberto to return, the player's contract with Flamengo is until December 31st. However, the club still wants to count on the midfielder to
As Flamengo has determined that Marcos Braz will continue to lead the red-black football team, it will be up to the director to 'raise awareness' among the Germans about Zé Roberto staying.
\ \Schalke 04, however, has no intention of giving in. The German club is unwilling to extend the player's loan and is asking for around €2 million to sell Zé Roberto. However, according to the midfielder's agent, Rodrigo Fonseca, this amount is negotiable.
\ \"Schalke's official position is to sell. They don't want to extend the loan, but the amount being asked for can be negotiated. With Marcos Braz leading these negotiations, we can resolve this matter," he told Rádio Brasil.
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Everton hopes to maintain its base in 2010
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro - After the Brazilian title, concerns and uncertainties regarding next year arise. With a highly valued group, the current players are asking for recognition, and proposals are beginning to arrive from the club's management.
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"It will be important if they keep Andrade. It will be very good. He more than deserves to be valued. Adriano is an important player, no comment. It would be good to keep the base and since my contract ends at the end of the year, we will see if I have the chance to continue" the athlete stated to Rádio Tamoio.
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Aírton arrives in Lisbon on Monday to sign with Benfica, says Portuguese newspaper
\ \'Record' publishes that the Fla midfielder's agent has already admitted that the transfer is practically closed.
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Aírton, in front of Maylson, in the game against Grêmio
\ \Aírton really should\ leave the Flamengo, after a good performance in the 2009 Brazilian title campaign. According to the Portuguese newspaper "Record", the player is expected in Lisbon on Monday to discuss the duration