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Fla's birthday present: a victory over Náutico
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\The Flamengo delegation is welcomed by fans upon arrival at Recife airport, yesterday
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\ Marcos Penido
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Flamengo hopes to receive tomorrow, the day it celebrates its 114th anniversary, the best gift of the year. A victory over Náutico at the Aflitos stadium will take the team to 60 points in the Brazilian Championship. If it can overcome its opponent and São Paulo, with 59 points, draw, or lose to Vitória at Morumbi Stadium, the red-and-black club will reach the top of the table for the first time. If Flamengo wins and São Paulo draws, both clubs will reach 60 points, but Flamengo would surpass the São Paulo team in the number of victories: 17 to 16.
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\ If both win, São Paulo will be in first place, with 62\ points, Flamengo, with 60 points, will reach second place, overtaking\ Palmeiras, who tied with Sport and have 59.
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\ Delegation is welcomed with celebration and shouts of "We are champions"
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The red-and-black delegation arrived in Recife at night, where they were welcomed by around 300 fans shouting "We're champions." Many people accompanied the team to the hotel in a festive atmosphere.
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\ Coach Andrade showed confidence in the team's good performance.
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"We've reached a point where we can't make mistakes if we want the title. It will be a great birthday present if we win," he said.
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\ Petkovic said he closed three lawsuits against Flamengo when he signed\ his contract with the club.
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\ - The debt they're talking about isn't with me, it's with a company. If I won,\ I'd appreciate it if they paid me, but I don't know what it's about.
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\ The player sees the game against Náutico as just another decision and spoke about\ refereeing in the Brazilian Championship.
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"I don't believe a referee intends to harm a team. Some referees feel the pressure and pull one way or the other. The ideal is to hire experienced referees," Petkovic said.
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Fla on neutral ground
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The CBF will grant the São Paulo Military Police's request to move one of the classic matches of the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship from the capital of São Paulo to the interior of the state. Unless something changes, the chosen game will be Corinthians vs. Flamengo, scheduled for the 29th at 17 p.m. It will likely move from Pacaembu to Presidente Prudente, 560 km from São Paulo.
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The PM's letter reached the CBF with information that the corporation fears serious fan conflicts and is unable to guarantee adequate security, since the Palmeiras vs. Atlético Mineiro match is also scheduled for the same day and time at Parque Antártica, just over 5 km from Pacaembu Stadium. The two games involve three clubs vying for the Brazilian title: leaders Palmeiras, third-place Flamengo, and fourth-place Atlético Mineiro.
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\ As the championship regulations determine that all matches of the penultimate\ (37th) and last (38th) rounds are played on the same day and time, the\ CBF will wait until next week to announce the decision on which of the\ two games will be played in the interior of São Paulo.
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\ According to a source from the entity, it would be more difficult to take the Palmeiras game away from\ Parque Antártica because the club is fighting for the title and would not give up its home field advantage against an opponent, Atlético, who is fighting to be champion.
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Around 300 fans welcome Fla with shouts: 'The champion has arrived'
\ \Recife\ - At the same time that the Nautical asked for divine help to avoid relegation, Flamengo arrived in Recife yesterday evening, certain that the support of the fans will once again be the difference. To the cries of &8220;o Champion arrived&8221;, about 300 fans welcomed Rubro-Negro at the airport, a number much higher than that of the fans of team local who, shortly before, watched the training session at Aflitos,\ showing the contrast between the teams in the Brasileirão table and in the\ stands. Yesterday, the Náutico board announced that it will leave 2 more seats for Flamengo fans in the stands, for a total of 4.
\ \Adriano was the first player to appear in the airport lobby. Surrounded by security, the striker, who had remained silent in seat 12F on the flight to Recife, received the loudest applause. With security guards at the Emperor's side, Petkovic was left to take the lead, nearly disappearing into the crowd until his bodyguards noticed and saved the foreigner. Besides Adriano and Petkovic, Bruno was also heavily mobbed.
\ \Meanwhile, Everton Silva, who is expected to replace Juan tomorrow, walked undisturbed to the bus. The fans were so excited that traffic at the airport exit had to be stopped for a few moments. "Flamengo's fans are the biggest in the world," said Léo Moura.
\ \The contrast between Flamengo and Náutico is stark. Yesterday, only 50 fans attended training at Aflitos Stadium, shouting encouragement for striker Carlinhos Bala. What caught the most attention were the banners hanging in the stands. There were three, with the words: "Only you, the players, and God can save Náutico"; "With divine permission, Náutico will remain in Serie A"; and "Only God and unity can save us."
\ \Besides the massive support from its fans, who faced long lines to buy tickets, Flamengo also generates piracy and profits. Outside the Aflitos stadium, counterfeit Adriano flags and shirts were sold in droves. With the box office already closed, ticket scalpers were having a field day. Tickets that cost R$40 were selling for between R$60 and R$80. "On game day, people pay even more. Flamengo guarantees our beer," said one of the scalpers. Flamengo holds its last training session before the game today at Ilha do Retiro. Until last night, the decision was to keep the gates open for fans.
\ \45.138 tickets have already been sold for the game against Goiás, on the 22nd. Sales continue today.
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Ronaldo supports Flamengo and wants Adriano to be the star of the Brazilian Championship
\ \ \ \São Paulo - Even at Corinthians, striker Ronaldo cannot hide his admiration and support for Flamengo conquer the Brazilian Championship title. In addition to betting on the red-and-black team for the national title, the number 9 of Parque São Jorge believes that Adriano will be elected the Craque do Brasileirão, an award given by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to the best player of the tournament.
\ \"I would vote for Adriano. He was the most decisive. I like decisive players. I like to see that guy who gets the ball in the most difficult moment and takes responsibility to resolve the game," said Ronaldo, in an interview with TV Estadão, before commenting on whether he had any regret about not going to Flamengo after seeing Adriano with 18 goals in the Brazilian Championship.
\ \"I make my own history, my own path. I don't want anything from others. I'm very happy for Adriano, he's having a great championship. He found himself again after the problems personal. I think that for both me and him, it was a fantastic year. We have to celebrate and root for Flamengo to be champions and Adriano to be the top scorer," he added.
\ \Ronaldo compared the two biggest fan bases in Brazilian football and said that the strength of the stands helped him to be even more motivated.
\ \"Regardless of the fans, my love for football is immense. I only made this sacrifice to get back to playing. I'm driven by goals and challenges. It was a tremendous challenge that I took on, and everything went well. I really counted on the fans' support. They were a little skeptical, but the plays started to come and the identification became stronger. The fans make a huge difference. Corinthians and Flamengo put on a show in their own right. If they're in tune with the team, it shows on the field," he said.
\ \In the penultimate round, Corinthians and Flamengo will face each other at Pacaembu. And Ronaldo stated that he will not ease up on his childhood team.
\ \"I have to do my job, for my club. Preferably, speaking as a professional. It's much better for Flamengo to win the championship than Palmeiras, São Paulo. But on the field I have to honor the shirt and play my best to win. In the other games I'll be rooting for Flamengo," he said.
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\ \Rio - Doubts about the game that could take Flamengo to the top of the Brazilian Championship, this Sunday in Recife against Náutico, are swirling in coach Andrade's mind. This morning, during an activity at Ninho do Urubu, treinador tested Everton Silva, Ronaldo Angelim and Gil at left back, as options to replace the suspended Juan.
\ \Theoretically, the three\ are competing for the position, but coach Andrade has already given clues that Everton Silva\ will take advantage because he is a full-back by origin. "By Sunday I\'ll choose which of the three will play. I trained with Gil because he is a left-handed player. However, in the game against Internacional, Angelim played that role. But he has already said that he doesn't feel comfortable playing on the left wing," revealed the coach in interview to Radio Brazil.
\ \The coach also highlighted the importance of a victory against Náutico for the red-and-black team. "Palmeiras' stumble motivated the group even more. A draw between São Paulo and Vitória could give us the lead. But there's no point in the others losing if we don't win", explained Andrade.
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Petkovic says he didn't have an argument with Marcos Braz
\ \River\ - In interview press conference early this Friday afternoon, the meia Petkovic sought to downplay news about the discussion with vice-president of football Marcos Braz and the information that he had won a lawsuit against Flamengo because of a bounced check.
\ \"I don't know about any awards. It wasn't a discussion about 'animals', but an exchange of opinions between people who think differently", said the Serbian midfielder. Regarding the legal action because of a check given to the player and which had been returned, Pet categorically denied the information. It is a lie. I no longer have any outstanding debt with Flamengo. If there is a debt, it is not with me. But they mentioned my name and I do not know what it is about", he stated.
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SPORTS GAZETTE
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Náutico x Flamengo:\ only 300 tickets left
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The match between Náutico x Flamengo this Sunday, at 17 pm, Brasília time, at the Aflitos stadium, in Recife, will have a crowd spectacular. This Friday, Timbu\ released the partial balance of ticket sales and informed that there are only\ 300 tickets left for the crowd alvirrubra buy this Saturday. All negotiable tickets cost R$30.
\ \Náutico made four thousand tickets available for Flamengo fans to 'invade' the Aflitos stadium, something unprecedented in the Brazilian Championship. The official capacity of the Timbu stadium is 19.800. Therefore, the red-blacks occupied just over 20% of the stands.
\ \The confrontation could define the future of the two teams in this Brazilian Championship. With a paltry 35 points, Náutico is in second-to-last place in the table and depends on three points to avoid relegation to Serie B. On the other hand, Flamengo needs a win to, at the very least, rise to second place in the national championship.
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'Richer', Petkovic\ claims to be unaware of legal case against Fla
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One of the main symbols of Flamengo's campaign in the Brazilian Championship, the meia Serbian player Dejan Petkovic has denied filing any legal action against the red-and-black club. The player said he was unaware of the case he won this Thursday and called the news about it "false," despite confirming he "has become richer."
\ \"It's a false news, because I don't have any financial issues with Flamengo. I closed the three lawsuits I had. I only read this on the internet this morning (Friday). I don't know what it's about. I got richer and didn't know it," the Serbian said ironically, in a press conference held this Friday.
\ \Despite the Serbian's denial, Flamengo's vice-president, Delair Dumbrosck, confirmed the existence of the lawsuit on behalf of Player, a company owned by Petkovic and his attorney, Josias Cardoso, asking for compensation from the Gávea club.
\ \"The information I had was that it was a lawsuit against a company and that there was still a possibility of Flamengo winning. I'm sure we have the ability to win. It wasn't a res judicata and certainty like the other lawsuits (...). If the club is really in debt, it's another lawsuit that Flamengo has to sit down with the Pet and resolve," Dumbrosck told the television channel. sportv.
\ \Pet minimizes\ Marcos Braz discussion - The lawsuit wasn't the only controversy surrounding Petkovic's name at CT Ninho do Urubu. The Serbian sought to clarify this Friday a discussion he had with the club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, about the awards paid to players, the popular 'bicho'. The experienced athlete admitted to the harsher conversation, but denied having addressed the financial issue.
\ \"That conversation wasn't about awards. We are Friends and discussions happen between friends. It was an exchange of opinions, each one said something different and in the end we understood each other.\ Everything is fine between us", said the Serbian, corroborating the director, who\ had confirmed the positive ending to the 'dispute' with the player.
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Andrade denies problems with Denis Marques
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O attacker Denis Marques left Flamengo's training session this Friday before the end, which raised doubts among journalists about some kind of relationship problem between him and Andrade, since the player has not been selected. treinador Flamengo, however, explained the situation, saying that the athlete felt unwell.
\ \"Today he went to the doctor because he was feeling unwell and was released. There is no problem with him involving technical or tactical aspects. The problem was medical and the only one who can speak about it is the doctor," said Andrade. Denis Marques, however, was not included in the squad for the match against Náutico.
\ \As has been the case, the striker who will be an option on the bench will be Bruno Mezenga. Who also took advantage of Friday to clarify some speculation was meia Petkovic, who spoke about the news released late on Thursday night, reporting a new debt that Flamengo would have with the player.
\ \According to reports, Pet won a first-instance dispute with Flamengo for R$1 million, regarding a pending debt the club has with the company Player, Empreendimentos Esportivos e Culturais, which belongs to the player. The Serbian said that Flamengo no longer has any debt with him, as all outstanding debts were negotiated in the first half of the year, when he agreed to return to Gávea.
\ \"I no longer have any legal dispute with Flamengo and this news that came out is untrue. This news has nothing to do with it, because this debt is not with me. If they want to pay me because my name was in the press, thank you, but the debt is not with me," said the player, who also denied that he is dissatisfied with the award promised by the board in the event of winning the Brazilian title.
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Corinthians x Fla can be held in the interior of São Paulo
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For security reasons, the match between Corinthians and Flamengo, scheduled for November 29th, at 17 pm (Brasília time), at Pacaembu, may be transferred to some city in the interior of São Paulo. This is because, on the same day and time, Palmeiras and Atlético-MG will also face each other in São Paulo.
\ \Concerned about a possible confrontation between the crooked of the four teams, the Military Police and the São Paulo Federation should ask the CBF to transfer the match between Corinthians and Flamengo to the interior. The São Paulo club was not satisfied with the situation, but promises to comply with whatever is established.
\ \"I've heard that it's a security issue and we have to worry about it. It wouldn't be good to go far away at a time like this, but we'll respect whatever is decided. The ideal would be to play at Pacaembu, where our fans would be there, as would Flamengo's," lamented coach Mano Menezes.
\ \Atlético-MG, Palmeiras and Flamengo are still in the running for the Brazilian Championship title. Corinthians, on the other hand, vacancy guaranteed in the 2010 Copa Libertadores, it is just filling the table in the national competition.
\ \However, the match against Flamengo will be Corinthians' last as home team this season and the São Paulo club will wear a special shirt with photos of fans and players. Furthermore, the game will mark Ronaldo's meeting with his favorite team and with Adriano, another star of the Brazilian Championship.
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Flamengo practically\ defined for game in Aflitos
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Coach Andrade hasn't officially confirmed this, but Flamengo is practically set for next Sunday's match at 17 p.m. (Brasília time) against Náutico at Aflitos, in the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship. This is because the coach's main doubt, at left back, seems to have been resolved. At least that's what was clear at the end of training held this Friday morning at Ninho do Urubu.
\ \The activity began around 10 am (Brasília time), but press access was only granted around an hour later. When the journalists looked at the pitch, right-back Éverton Silva was training in the sector, taking the place left by Juan, suspended for receiving his third yellow card in the 3-1 victory over Atlético-MG. Éverton Silva had already been chosen in the training session held on Thursday afternoon.
\ \The other option that Andrade had been working on throughout the week was to field defender Ronaldo Angelim as a makeshift defender, opting for another player in the backline to form a partnership with Álvaro. This scheme worked in the goalless draw with Internacional in Porto. Cheerful (RS). However, Angelim spoke with Andrade and said that he does not feel very comfortable in the sector.
\ \"Both players are fully capable of performing this role well and that's why I'm calm and haven't made up my mind yet. But obviously I spoke with Ronaldo Angelim and I have to take into consideration opinion of the athlete", said the coach.
\ \During training this Friday, Andrade also used striker Gil at left back for about ten minutes. However, this possibility was ruled out by the coach, as he intends to use him only during the match, if he needs to make the team more offensive. "Although Gil is not left-footed, he can play on the left wing and could be a good option for us to use in the middle of the field." game", said Andrade, saying that the team will only be defined minutes before the match.
\ \In midfield, defensive midfielder Toró once again trained in place of Maldonado, who is out due to be on international duty with the Chilean national team in friendlies in preparation for the 2010 World Cup, which will be played in South Africa. Therefore, Flamengo is expected to take to the field this Sunday with the following lineup: Bruno, Leonardo Moura, Álvaro, Ronaldo Angelim and Éverton Silva; Aírton, Toró, Willians and Petkovic; Zé Roberto and Adriano. Immediately after training on Friday, the Flamengo delegation left for the capital of Pernambuco, where a recreational match will take place this Saturday.
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Flamengo sells more than 45 thousand tickets for duel with Goiás
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Flamengo and Goiás will only face each other on November 22. However, the red-black fans, excited about the team's good form, have already bought more than half of the tickets that were put on sale in advance until this Friday.
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45.138 tickets were sold for the match, which will be valid for the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Sales will resume this Saturday at all ticket offices. There will be no sales on Sunday, as it is a national holiday.
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\ Fans will find tickets at the following prices: green or yellow stands cost R$30 (R$15 half-price), white stands cost R$40 (R$20 half-price), regular seats cost R$20 (R$10 half-price), while special seats cost R$120 (R$60 half-price).
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\ The sales points are as follows: Gávea ticket offices, Laranjeiras ticket offices (from Monday onwards), Parque Terra Encantada, Maracanã ticket office 8 and at the São Cristovão headquarters.
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However, before the duel against Goiás, Flamengo faces Náutico this Sunday at 17 pm at Aflitos Stadium in Recife. The Rubro-Negro has 57 points and is in third place, while the Pernambuco team is in second-to-last place with 35 points.
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Flamengo avoids drying up São Paulo, but 'thinks' about the lead
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When the ball rolls this Sunday at 17 p.m. (Brasília time) at Aflitos, Flamengo will already know whether it has a chance of finishing the round as the coveted leader of the Brazilian Championship or not. Expectations are high at Gávea to take the lead, but the talk is to "ignore" the game between São Paulo and Vitória.
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This is because, on Saturday, the two teams face each other at Morumbi Stadium. The São Paulo team has two more points than the Rubro-Negro and is in second place in the competition. However, leaders Palmeiras, who have the same 59 points as Ricardo Gomes' team, have played one more game.
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"I'm not too worried about drying up. The most important thing is to do our part. The possibility of being the leader exists and we know that. If we win, we have a chance of that happening. But if we lose, we could fall out of third place. That's why we need to think only about Náutico," said Andrade.
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The message seems to have been well received by the players. One of the team's leaders, Petkovic, avoided talking about the lead or winning the title at all costs. For him, Flamengo must first focus solely on Sunday's game, which the Serbian describes as the "most difficult" of all.
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"It's not easy to get past Náutico. We're aware of that and the importance of the match. We have to prepare well for this game, which will be the most difficult so far," said the midfielder, who knows that the others will also be trying to beat Flamengo:
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"We're already used to playing with others drying us out. This is common and doesn't bother me at all. What worries me is this game against Náutico, who are fighting relegation and will do everything to beat us."
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Pet 'ignores' action and minimizes friction with Flamengo's vice president of football
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The target of two controversies that shook the calm red-black atmosphere in this final stretch of the Brasileirão, midfielder Petkovic downplayed both this Friday morning at Ninho do Urubu. After the training session, the Serbian commented on both issues and tried to put things in perspective.
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First, he said he was unaware of the lawsuit he had won against Flamengo, which was announced last Thursday, and called the fact a lie. In that lawsuit, the player allegedly received a bad check from the club in 2003 for R$718 from Flamengo and took legal action against the club.
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"This news is a lie. I withdrew all my lawsuits against Flamengo when I agreed with the club to return. It was only this morning [Friday] that I read this on the internet. I don't know what it's about. I got richer and didn't know it," said Petkovic, with a certain amount of irony.
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\ However, on Thursday, the vice-legal director of the club, Adalberto Ribeiro,\ told Privacy Policy that the action existed: "Flamengo has already appealed and\ that is not the slightest problem because he is a player for the club. Flamengo does not\ recognize any value and the court will decide."
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Delair said he did not know why this action was not included in the agreement between Flamengo and the player and said he would sit down with Petkovic in the next few days to discuss the case and try to reach a solution.
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\ The board offers R$60 thousand to the squad for every four points won in\ two games, while Pet would have proposed a higher value in the case of two\ consecutive victories.
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"It wasn't about the award. We're friends and arguments happen between friends. It was an exchange of opinions, each of us said something and in the end we understood each other. Everything is fine between us," said Petkovic, without wanting to explain the real reason for the friction.
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Rio State Rowing Championship: From Lagoa to Tapetão
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The Rio de Janeiro state rowing championship title will likely be subject to legal proceedings if it is won by Flamengo on Sunday at the Olympic track of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Vasco's board of directors has information that Argentine rower Santiago Fernandez, signed by the club for this season, may have competed for an Argentine club that same year, a situation that would prevent the athlete's transfer. Vasco has already filed an injunction, and the case could turn into a multi-part soap opera.
\ \Flamengo's vice president of rowing, Raul Bagattini, said that if the Argentine sculler's transfer was authorized by the Brazilian Rowing Confederation at the beginning of the year, there is no need to worry. He even guaranteed that the title will be celebrated this Sunday.
\ \Flamengo and Vasco consider themselves right. We'll have to wait and see what happens and whether the results obtained in the race will be validated or whether the 2009 season will not have a champion.
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Good momentum in set pieces encourages Flamengo for duel at Aflitos
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During the week, Flamengo players discussed how difficult it will be to face Náutico in Recife. Besides their opponents fighting to escape the relegation zone, the pitch at Aflitos is a concern for everyone in Gávea. As a result, set pieces become even more important.
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\ Especially for a team that has Petkovic. Since returning to the Rubro-Negro, the midfielder has already scored two free kicks and two Olympic goals, in addition to contributing other decisive crosses into the opponent's box from set pieces.
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\ Added to this is the fact that Náutico is one of the teams that commits the most fouls in the Brazilian Championship. So far, the team managed by Geninho commits, on average, 19,7 fouls per game, occupying fifth place in the ranking of the most fouls, according to figures from Datafolha.
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\ Therefore, Flamengo's expectation is to achieve good moments in\ set pieces at Aflitos, especially since the team led by Andrade is the\ sixth that dribbles the most in the competition, with 14,9 dribbles per duel. To this end,\ Petkovic promises to surprise in the penalties.
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"I'm going to vary the corners and free kicks. I can't always try to hit it straight away, otherwise it will become stale," said the Serbian, who scored an Olympic goal in the club's last match, in the 3-1 victory over Atlético-MG.
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"We're talking in training and changing the shots. Sometimes I'll still shoot directly at goal, but other times at the far post, closed. It will depend a lot on the positioning of the opposing defense and also our players," the midfielder added.
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"We know the grass won't be ideal. Playing on carpet is in our favor, as the technical aspect prevails and our team has been doing well in that regard. But we have to be prepared. If we have space, we have to shoot," concluded Petkovic.
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Náutico and Flamengo face off this Sunday at 17pm in Aflitos. The Red-Blacks start the round in third place, with 57 points, while Timbu is second to last, with 35.
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Andrade confirms Bruno and Angelim, but remains in doubt at left back
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It was nothing more than a scare. Bruno and Angelim, who complained of pain in their right ankle, will face Náutico on Sunday at 17 p.m. at Aflitos. Both trained normally this Friday and were confirmed by coach Andrade. The goalkeeper participated in the first half of the training session, and the defender was present throughout.
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At left back, which will be without the suspended Juan, the manager tested Everton Silva throughout the training session. The other options for the position would be Gil, which is very unlikely, and Angelim. In the latter case, Wellinton would form the defense alongside Álvaro.
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"I tested Everton Silva, Angelim and Gil in the position. Three good options, but I'll decide on the team by Sunday. The important thing is that I know I can count on everyone," said coach Andrade.
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\ In addition to Juan, another starting player will not be able to face Timbu:\ Maldonado, called up to the Chilean national team. This means Toró will earn a spot in\ midfield, alongside Willians, Airton, and Petkovic.
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\ In this way, Flamengo should go to the field with the following formation: Bruno;\ Leonardo Moura, Álvaro, Ronaldo Angelim and Everton Silva (Wellington); Airton,\ Toró, Willians and Petkovic; Zé Roberto and Adriano.
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Corinthians regrets, but admits to playing a 'festive' game with Flamengo in the interior
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Corinthians planned to bid farewell to its fans this season in style. To face Flamengo on November 29th, in the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship, it created a special uniform and projected a full house at Pacaembu in its last home match in 2009. However, the schedule could force a transfer of the game to the interior. Although dissatisfied, the club accepts such a change.
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The problem is that on the same day and time (17 p.m. Brasília time), Palmeiras will host Atlético-MG at Parque Antarctica, in an area close to Pacaembu. The meeting of four major fan bases, two of which are archrivals from São Paulo, is worrying the authorities.
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Mano Menezes laments. "I've heard it's a security issue and we should be concerned about it. It wouldn't be good to leave Pacaembu at a time like this, but we'll respect whatever is decided. The ideal would be to play at Pacaembu, because our fans would be there, as would Flamengo's fans."
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The coach and squad no longer expected to play matches outside the capital, as had happened in this Brazilian Championship against Palmeiras. The boards agreed that both games were held in Presidente Prudente. There were complaints about the intense heat and the poor pitch at Eduardo José Farah Stadium.
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The match against Flamengo is seen as special by Corinthians. In addition to the special shirts that will be worn by the players (with the faces of the fans), the duel will also mark Ronaldo's first reunion with his favorite club after the controversy created when the striker decided to sign with the black and white team.
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Flamengo arrives in Recife to the cries of 'the champion has arrived'
\ \The airport lobby is packed with red-and-black fans to welcome the team before the match against Náutico
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the junction of Flamengo And Northeast means a packed airport to welcome the team. This Friday, however, the hysteria was greater than usual in Recife. Excited about the possibility of a Brazilian title, the red-and-blacks from the Northeast welcomed the team to the sound of the hit "The Champion Has Arrived" early in the evening. Around 300 people were there.
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Adriano was very harassed upon arrival in Recife
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To get past the crowd and reach the bus, the players needed a cordon and an escort from security guards and police. Few managed to get autographs and photos. Adriano, Bruno, and Petkovic were the most harassed.
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"And they say Recife is the least Flamengo-supporting city in the Northeast. But that's okay. The nation, once again, has shown its strength," said self-employed André Fraga.
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\ The delegation quickly headed to the hotel, located on Boa Viagem beach.\ The only training session in the city will be this Saturday, at Ilha do Retiro. The following day,\ the team faces Nautical at the Aflitos stadium, at 17 pm (Brasília time). GLOBOESPORTE.COM will be following in Real Time, with videos.
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Smooth flight
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\\ Alone in seat 12F,\\ the Emperor spent much of the 2h50m flight quietly. He only\\ got up to go to the bathroom, like most of the players. Álvaro and\\ Bruno took advantage of the journey to catch up.
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Andrade: 'Flamengo hasn't been producing great players'
\ \Unlike 92, the team only has two starters created in the youth divisions
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Adriano (photo) and Aírton are starters formed with the work of the red-black youth team
\ \The last time the Flamengo was champion of Brazilian, in 1992, a good part of that team was formed in the club's youth divisions: Júnior, Júnior Baiano, Zinho, Nélio, Marcelinho Carioca, Djalminha... This year, the dream of the sixth title is more alive than ever. However, if it happens, it will be with only two homegrown starters: Adriano and Aírton.
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\ More surprising than this observation is Andrade's own opinion. For him, the club has not been able to live up to the traditional saying that Flamengo makes a star at home.
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"Lately, Flamengo hasn't been producing great players. No great players have emerged here. Erick Flores has emerged, and he's looking for a place, but he hasn't found it yet. There's Lenon, who has quality, but we already have plenty of defensive midfielders. If that hasn't happened, it's because we don't have any great talent in the youth academy. That's why we had to sign players," Andrade stated.
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Petkovic was also asked about the same subject. Before giving his explanation, he joked about his own situation.
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"I'm almost a graduate of the youth academy. This is my second time back after eight years..." Pet joked, then became serious. "We have youth academy players on the team. In the '92 title, these youth academy players were already renowned, they were already stars," he concluded.
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With no memories of 92, Flamengo's kids dream of winning the sixth Brazilian title
\ \Lenon, Fabrício, Welinton\ and Bruno Mezenga want to repeat the feat of Marcelinho Carioca, Djalminha, Paulo\ Nunes, Marquinhos and Nélio
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The conquest of the last Brazilian Flamengo turned 17 in 2009. In the current red-black squad, many were unable to follow the feat of Júnior and company in the surprising 92 campaign. But the possibility of a title four rounds from the end of the Brasileirão makes the kids of Gávea relive the old days. Check it out in the video below what goes through the head of the red-black homegrown player at this decisive moment for the club.
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Flamengo reaches agreement with TRT to avoid seizures and breathes a sigh of relief
\ \The club will have to pay 12 monthly installments of R$160 to no longer have its main revenues withheld.
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The vice president of Flamengo, Delair Dumbrosck, sealed, this Friday, an agreement that comes into effect from next Monday to avoid seizures at the Regional Labor Court (TRT). Last month, for example, the club received discounts of more than R$ 2 million in some of its main sources of income: Globo, Olympikus, Ale and game ticket sales.
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This happened because the club failed to pay, for a few months in 2009, some labor lawsuits. But Flamengo's lawyers managed to unblock these liens. To this end, Flamengo agreed to pay 12 monthly installments of R$160.
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"The judge understood our arguments, and we signed a new agreement with the Regional Labor Court (TRT). It was difficult to manage the club before. To give you an idea, we were seized a total of R$1,3 million just from the ticket sales for games against Fluminense, Santos, Botafogo, and São Paulo," Delair said.
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Merry Christmas
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The director said he is setting up a financial operation to guarantee the on-time payment of December salaries and the 13th salary of Flamengo employees. Delair said it will not be necessary to request authorization from the Board of Directors.
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\ The GLOBOESPORTE.COM learned that the directors must try to seek lines of credit to achieve this objective. The idea is to obtain R$2,6 million to pay employees only after December 10, when the future president of Flamengo will already be known (the elections are on the 7th).
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\ In addition, they will also seek an advance of around R$750 to pay off two months of outstanding salaries for the red-black basketball team.
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