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Clipping December 26th

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Adriano until the end of the Libertadores

Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, confirmed that striker Adriano, whose contract only runs until mid-year, will play in the Copa Libertadores finals if Flamengo qualifies. The semifinals and the final will only be played after the World Cup. The club ruled out signing midfielder Rodrigo Souto, which was a request from coach Andrade. This week, the club hopes to reach an agreement with Palmeiras for Vágner Love.
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SPORTS JOURNAL
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Márcio Braga sees Flamengo's future with optimism

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Rio de Janeiro: At the end of his term as president of Flamengo, Márcio Braga is very pleased with what he has done for the club, especially with its recent sixth Brazilian championship title. The president is confident that the transition will be smooth. \

 "She will receive a formed team, champion of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, a technical structure with all employees with signed contracts, with Marcos Braz as vice president of football," explained Márcio Braga, in an interview with Rádio Tupi.

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"It's good to be back in touch with Zico," says Romário

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Rio de Janeiro: \ Eleven years. This was the time that the resentment that separated two of the \ greatest idols of Flamengo fans lasted: Zico and Romário.

It all started at the 1998 World Cup, when the number 11 was cut due to an injury. The player claimed that Zico, who was in charge of the team alongside Velho Lobo Zagallo, was responsible for the decision made at the time.

As a form of "protest," Romário had a caricature of Galinho de Quintino holding a roll of toilet paper for Zagallo painted on one of the bathroom doors of his establishment. This was the reason why the two did not speak to each other for quite some time.

Eleven years later, the two will be on the field together in the All-Star Game, hosted by Gávea's eternal number 10. Romário was invited by Zico himself and didn't miss the opportunity to erase the past.

"I received the invitation directly from Zico and I was very happy. It's good to be in contact with him again and I'm very pleased to be able to participate and help such special causes," said the number 11. (RB)
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Edno could swap Corinthians for Flamengo

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São Paulo: With no chance at Corinthians, striker Edno could be loaned to Flamengo next season. Corinthians holds 40% of the player's economic rights, with Portuguesa holding the remaining 60%. The president of Lusa stated that Flamengo is a good showcase for the player.

"That depends on Corinthians. As we have part of him (Edno), Corinthians needs to consult us about any negotiation. If that happens, we will have no problem loaning him to Flamengo, which is a great club and will be a good showcase," said Manuel da Lupa, president of Portuguesa, in an interview with the website Justiça Esportiva.

The Lusa representative also criticized the way the player has been performing in Corinthians games. According to Manuel, Edno has been playing the wrong way.

"Edno is being used in the wrong place. He can't receive the ball with his back to the goal, he has to come from behind. He's already proven that he's good when he does that. Here, at Portuguesa, it was one of the few places where he was used correctly," concluded the president. (LM)

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Álvaro: the consistency of the new sheriff \ of Mengão

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Rio de Janeiro: At the end of August, on August 26th to be exact, Flamengo announced one of the key players to bring greater balance to its defensive system. Weakened by the absence of Fábio Luciano, the team's captain and great leader in recent years, Flamengo needed someone to take the reins of the team.

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A Rio native from Nilópolis, defender Álvaro quietly arrived in Gávea to become one of the team's key players. Two days after being introduced to Flamengo, the defensive player showed his eagerness to defend the red-and-black colors. And right on his debut, two days after being introduced, Flamengo adopted a different approach and won the duel against Santo André 3-0 at Maracanã.

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Since his arrival, Andrade's team had gone ten games unbeaten, winning seven and drawing four. Only Barueri managed to break this magnificent streak at home. However, in its last six games, Flamengo gave its opponents no chance. They won five and drew one.

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Álvaro did not play in the last game, the "final" against Grêmio, as he was suspended for Flamengo's victory over Corinthians in the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. And curiously, his replacement, David, paved the way for victory against the Gauchos, scoring the first goal of the match. Ronaldo Angelim, the 32-year-old defender's teammate, made history by finishing off Pet's cross and giving the final score to the match.

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The defenders were one of the main reasons for winning the Brazilian title. In addition to the two decisive goals in the last round, they only conceded 44 goals in 38 matches. (BB)

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Flamengo goes to its tenth Libertadores in search of the second title

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Rio de Janeiro: If in 2009 the red-and-black fans were able to shout 'We are champions' after 17 years on the waiting list for the Brazilian Championship, in 2010 the objective is even greater. Flamengo will compete in the Copa Libertadores da América and is looking for a title that has not come their way in almost 30 years.

The Gávea team won the competition in its first appearance, in 1981. With a virtually perfect campaign, Flamengo became the Libertadores champion by defeating Cobreloa of Uruguay in the final. The team, led by Zico on the field and Paulo César Carpeggiani off the field, lost only one match in the entire competition. The defeat was to their opponent in the final, and the result forced the decision to a third match.

Since then, there have been eight more participations and the best position obtained was third place in 1984. In 2002, Rubro-Negro was eliminated in the first phase with a team that had stars like Petkovic, Alex and Denílson.

The most recent participations in the most important competition in South America were in 2007 and 2008. On both occasions, Flamengo finished the first phase with one of the best campaigns among the 38 participants, but ended up being traumatically eliminated at the Maracanã in the round of XNUMX.

Players like goalkeeper Bruno, full-backs Leo Moura and Juan, and defender Ronaldo Angelim were part of the team eliminated in the last two participations. The tragic memory is still fresh in their minds and in the minds of the fans, and past defeats should serve as a lesson for the future.

It's worth remembering that three major South American clubs will not be participating in the 2010 Copa Libertadores. They are: Argentina's Boca Juniors and River Plate, as well as Ecuador's LDU. Many believe that with strong opponents out of the competition, it will be easier to win the Copa Libertadores. But this is a mindset that shouldn't be taken lightly, as all 40 clubs competing in the 2010 competition certainly entered with the same mindset.

Check out Flamengo's participation in the Libertadores:

- 1981: champion (21 participating teams)
- 1982: 6th place (21 participating teams)
- 1983: 11th place (21 teams \ participants)
- 1984: 3th place (21 participating teams)
- 1991: 5th place (21 participating teams)
- 1993: 5th place (21 teams \ participants)
- 2002: 28th place (34 participating teams)
- 2007: 9th place (38 participating teams)
- 2008: 9th place (38 teams \ participants)
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Obina and Love together once again?

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Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo may have in its attack in 2010 a duo that didn't have much success for Palmeiras this year. Obina and Vagner Love could play for the team from Gávea next season, but with Adriano in attack one of the two will probably be left out of the team and it's most likely that it will fall to the darling Obina.

At the moment, only one thing is certain: the Bahia native will return to Flamengo. The player was loaned to Palmeiras during the Brazilian Championship, but was released by the club after getting into a fight with a teammate. The one who guarantees the striker's return is the Rubro-Negro's vice president of football.

"Obina will be introduced on the fifth with the other players," said Marcos Braz.

There is also the possibility that Flamengo will be left without both Obina and Vagner Love. The darling has an offer from Sporting, in Portugal. The love striker, however, is not yet confirmed as the new reinforcement for the red-black team (RB)

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Emperor until the end of the Libertadores

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Vice President of Football guarantees that Adriano will extend his contract with Flamengo if the team reaches the final of the competition. Initially, his contract runs until May.

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Rio - After a salary increase from R$450 to R$650, Flamengo's next goal is to keep Adriano until the end of the Copa Libertadores. The problem is that if the Emperor is called up for the World Cup, he could be out for some of the competition's matches.

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"If Flamengo is in the Libertadores final, I'm absolutely sure he'll be in that decision. In principle, his contract runs until May, but we have the appeal of this very important competition. Of course, we'll talk to him and we believe he'll stay," said Flamengo's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz.

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Adriano will return to the group on January 5th. The striker, who was expected at Íbson's end-of-year soccer match, did not show up. The player has been alternating between his home in Recreio and the Vila Cruzeiro favela in Complexo da Penha.

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As expected, Flamengo was thwarted by Santos in signing Marquinhos. The midfielder had offers from Flamengo and Palmeiras, as well as an inquiry from Qatar's Al Arabi. The midfielder, however, chose Santos because of his good relationship with coach Dorival Júnior.

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Obina is back

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Released from Palmeiras after an internal altercation with teammate Maurício, Obina will return to Gávea. According to Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, the player will join the squad for the preseason, which will be held in the interior of São Paulo.

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Andrade's desire will not be satisfied. The coach, who suggested Rodrigo Souto to fill Airton's vacancy, will not have his request granted. The club's football leadership ruled out signing the Santos player.

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"With all due respect to the player, it will not be possible to bring in Rodrigo Souto due to his salary. He is not close to the financial reality that Flamengo intends to continue adopting in 2010," said vice-president of football, Marcos Braz.

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The board continues to look for signings and, in the next few days, should announce the new reinforcements.

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Players in exchange for Love

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Rio - After Vagner Love informed Palmeiras that he did not wish to remain at the club, the team paulista said he would only release the attacker with compensation consultant. Flamengo's football management is studying the possibility of offering players to Verdão.

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"I don't believe we can give any compensation to Palmeiras, but we don't rule out the possibility of including one of our athletes who isn't in our plans and who Palmeiras is interested in," said vice-president of football Marcos Braz, who added:

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" Vagner Love is a player of the highest level Brazilian Team, is from Rio de Janeiro. If he separates from Palmeiras, Flamengo will do everything to bring him, without a doubt."

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Armed men rob Flamengo player in Rio

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Surrendered by criminals, Vinícius Pacheco, from Flamengo, had to make a withdrawal from a bank

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Rio - Flamengo striker Vinícius Pacheco was the victim of an express kidnapping yesterday afternoon after leaving a Christmas lunch in São Gonçalo. Held hostage by armed men, the player was forced to withdraw money from a bank and was only released unharmed after almost two hours at the bus station. New River.

Vinícius left his mother-in-law's house, where he celebrated the \ holiday, and was heading towards his grandmother's house, when, around 16 pm, he stopped the \
car in front of a pharmacy on Rua José Lourenço de Azevedo, in the Rocha neighborhood. His wife had gotten out of the car to buy medicine when four bandits with pistols held the athlete hostage.

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vehicle, a Zafira, he was forced to travel through Niterói with the criminals. In Itacoatiara, Vinícius withdrew money from a bank. Afterwards, he was taken to the Novo Rio Bus Station, where he was left with only the car. The criminals kept his wallet, which contained all the athlete's documents.

"I didn't have any problems. I'm fine, despite the scare. Now, I just want to celebrate Christmas with my family," said Vinícius, who was on loan to Figueirense and will return to Flamengo's squad next season.

At the time of going to press, the police officers at the 72nd DP (Mutuá), responsible for the case, had not yet heard from the player and his wife.

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Pet: 'I'll play as long as I can be one of the best'

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Rio - One of the highlights of Flamengo In the run-up to the sixth Brazilian championship, midfielder Petkovic said he has no retirement date and intends to continue helping Flamengo as long as he is able. At 37, Petkovic has already shown himself to be decisive on the field and wants to continue bringing joy to the nation.

"It would be a shame for the fans. I'm going to stay at Flamengo. And I'm not even setting a deadline to stop. I'm going to play as long as I can be one of the best," he said.
interview to the Portuguese newspaper 'O Jogo'.

The midfielder returned to Gavea in the middle of this year under the distrust of many at the club and a good part of the fans. Pet, however, guarantees that he always trusted his
football fans and that this left aside the controversies surrounding his hiring.

"It was a very turbulent return. I bet on myself when I came back, risking the idolatry I already had, but, with a lot of overcoming, everything ended wonderfully."

With his feet on the ground, Pet thinks it's too late to defend the Serbian team in the World Cup, but he asks for recognition of his country with a festive match.

"At 37 years old, and without playing in the qualifying phase, it wouldn't be fair to ask for a call-up for the World Cup. But I think I deserve a friendly match after the World Cup."

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From Lupa: Flamengo would be a good showcase for Edno

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The president of Portuguesa, Manuel da Lupa, believes that Edno has not been well used at Corinthians. Therefore, he would approve a possible transfer of the attacker to Flamengo, a club that showed interest in signing him in the middle of the year and will also compete in the Copa Libertadores in 2010.

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"That depends on Corinthians. As we have part of him (Edno), the Corinthians needs to consult us about any negotiation. If that happens, we will have no problem loaning him to Flamengo, which is a great club and will be a good showcase," the director told the website Sports Justice.

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There is speculation that Flamengo has started thinking about Edno again, this time as a replacement for Zé Roberto, who is expected to return to Schalke 04 in 2010 with his contract ending and the difficulty of renewing the loan. Portuguesa holds 60% of the player's rights, with Corinthians owning the remainder.

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The likely change reinforces Da \ Lupa's interest. "Edno is being cast in the wrong place. He can't receive the \ ball from behind, it has to come from behind. He has already proven that he is good when he does that. At Portuguesa, it was one of the few places where it was used correctly," concluded the director.

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Flamengo's vice president guarantees Adriano until the end of the Libertadores

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One of the greatest Christmas gifts a Flamengo fan could receive is already in Gávea. And he goes by the name of Adriano. Reassuring the red-and-black fans, vice president of football Marcos Braz assured that the Emperor will remain with the club until the end of the Copa Libertadores.

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Adriano's continued presence, who was given a 40% salary increase to continue wearing the red-and-black number 10 shirt, is closely linked to the continental competition. "If Flamengo is in a Libertadores final, I'm absolutely certain he'll be in that final," Braz assured, defying the European pressure, with teams like Roma, West Ham, and Milan chasing the striker.

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Better than Eto'o - Also returning to Gávea is forward Obina, a favorite of the Flamengo fans. Released by Palmeiras after fighting with defender Maurício on the field during halftime of the match against Grêmio, the "Black Angel" will be reinstated to the Flamengo squad. "He will be joining the others on the 5th," Braz added to Radio Bandeirantes.

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PELENET

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Backed by experience, Kleberson maintains hope of playing in the World Cup

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    Kleberson has not yet given up on playing in the 2010 World Cup

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Having recovered from a right shoulder injury, Kleberson returned to Flamengo's squad for the final rounds of the Brazilian Championship. However, this injury ultimately sidelined the midfielder from the national team. Now, he has the first few months of 2010 to prove to coach Dunga that he can wear the yellow jersey again at the World Cup in South Africa.

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"I have hope. There's still a little time and I'm going to try. I know the group is formed, but I'm very motivated to try to go all out this year and get a place in the World Cup," said the player.

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Kleberson has a history with the national team. The midfielder was a starter in the fifth-ever World Cup title in 2002, at the Korea-Japan World Cup. Therefore, he remains even more hopeful that his experience can make a difference when Dunga decides who to call up.

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"This can make a difference, and I hope it does. Experience is sometimes important, even more so in a World Cup. I was fortunate enough to play in one, to win one. If that weighs in my favor, it will be very good," he concluded.

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Maicon receives an illustrious guest for Christmas dinner: his friend Adriano

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Right-back and striker played together at Internazionale Milan

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In Brazil for the end of year festivities, the \ side of the Brazilian Team Maicon received an illustrious guest for Christmas dinner: his friend Adriano, with whom he played at Inter Milan. According to the newspaper "Diário Catarinense", the Inter Milan striker Flamengo is staying at the side's house in Balneário Rincão, in Içara, in the south of the state.

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The Internazionale player, who was born in Criciúma (SC), told the newspaper that Adriano went to Santa Catarina with his girlfriend and participated in the Christmas dinner at his residence, which was attended by Santa Claus.

Adriano hasn't been seen on the streets of the area. But he's already arousing curiosity in the area, located by the sea. Some residents and tourists hope to get a photo with the striker.

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Diego still doesn't see himself leaving Flamengo: 'The chance of leaving is 50%'

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Goalkeeper is divided about the opportunity to compete in another Libertadores: 'I have to think calmly so as not to do anything on impulse'

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O Flamengo indicated that Diego's continued presence at the club in 2010 depends on a report from goalkeeping coach Roberto Barbosa. Having been part of the professional team for seven years, Bruno's backup is divided about his future.

Although he wants to find a team to play for, he is also reluctant to leave Rubro-Negro at this time.

"The chance of leaving is 50%. It's exactly the same. I'm 27 years old and maybe it's time to find my place. It would be nice to leave on top, but on the other hand, there's always the desire to stay, to play in another Libertadores. We'll see," he said.

Champion of the Copa do Brasil as a starter and of five other competitions on the bench, the goalkeeper will meet with businessman Eduardo Uram next week to decide his future.

This year, he replaced Bruno in three games. Two against Fluminense (1-1 and 1-0) and against Inter (0-0). In all games, he left the field to praise.

"It's beautiful. I can leave as champion knowing I played well. The game against Inter, in that storm, ended up being decisive for the title," Diego declared.

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CURTAINS: Paulo Sergio returns to \ Fla

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Fans organize another party to celebrate the title this Saturday

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The loan with Figueirense ended, and Paulo \ Sergio was informed that he will return to Flamengo in 2010. The 20-year-old striker has a contract until the end of 2013.

- They already called me saying that I need to report back on January 5th with the other players - he said.

On the other hand...
Left-back Egídio isn't staying at Gávea. He was also at Figueirense and has six offers.

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This Saturday there will be another party in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the Brazilian title. Samba com Raça starts at 18 pm (Brasília time) at the Caprichosos de Pilares court and will have several attractions. Among them, the groups Revelação and Gaiola das Popozudas.

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Idolized by Flamengo fans, Ibson warns that it is not yet time to return

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Player reveals that he celebrated the Brazilian title by jumping in the streets of Niterói

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With a hat on his head, Ibson participates in a charity game in São Gonçalo

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It was enough Flamengo arrive at the Libertadores, and in the chat circles between red-and-black fans, Ibson's name comes up as an ideal reinforcement. The player smiles, fond of the memory. But he warns that it is impossible to leave Spartak Moscow at this time.

Since July, the Russian runner-up suffered a fracture in his left foot and only participated in the final rounds of the tournament. He still has screws in the foot.

"I'm adapting, the club welcomed me well. My wife and son liked it there. And now that it's freezing, we had a vacation and then we'll do preseason away from Russia. So, it's great. It's not time to go back yet," said the player, who received a visit from the coach, former player Karpin, during his vacation.

But while he couldn't help on the field, Ibson displayed an unusual display of fanaticism as a fan. Besides watching the Brazilian title game at the Maracanã, he shone on the streets of Niterói.

- I put a shirt on my head and ran around. I wanted to play a little too. People saw it and couldn't believe it - he said, smiling.

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Ibson will soon become a father for the second time. His wife, Cínthia, will give birth to Alícia. The couple's oldest son, Ibson Júnior, is two years old.

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Cielo, Jade, Murer and Patrícia \ Amorim make Christmas wishes to Santa Claus

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Olympic athletes and the president of Flamengo take advantage of the date to remember Santa Claus with his 'gifts'. The list includes medals, titles and even a break.

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If last week the fans of Brazilian teams made their requests to Santa ClausNow, on Christmas Day, it's the turn of Olympic athletes and officials to add to Santa's list. The gifts vary widely, from medals and titles to simply time off from training and competitions this holiday season.

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GLOBOESPORTE.COM also interviewed Santa Claus, who, with sympathy and a certain tone of sarcasm, commented on Christmas wishes. 

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Fabiana Murer, Rosane Santos, Cesar Cielo, Jade Barbosa, and Patrícia Amorim didn't forget to write their letters. Their requests have been made, but they depend on their behavior to be fulfilled.

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50m and 100m freestyle world record holder and Olympic champion Cesar Cielo was blunt: he simply asked for a well-deserved Christmas break. After a year of titles and broken records, Cielo just wants a place to relax without a pool, and to be able to eat all the forbidden treats throughout the year.

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Meanwhile, the president of the Flamengo, Patrícia Amorim, went a little further and made a more demanding request to Velinho: international titles in 2010 for Rubro-Negro, six-time Brazilian champion in 2009.

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- I ask that Santa Claus be very generous with Flamengo. That we can advance in the Libertadores and reach the World Cup. Am I asking too much?

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With an eye on the 2016 Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Jade Barbosa (artistic gymnastics) and Fabiana Murer (pole vault) preferred to stick to tradition, asking for health for the athletes and success for the country in the Brazil Games.

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THROW

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The desire of the remaining Flamengo fans

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Léo Moura and Toró seek the title that is missing: the Libertadores

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Toró and Léo Moura won almost everything for Flamengo \
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Toró and Léo Moura won almost everything for Flamengo (Credit: Paulo Sérgio)

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LANCEPRESS!

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In 2005, Flamengo nearly fell to Série B of the Brasileirão. After a remarkable comeback in the final stretch of the championship, the team escaped the embarrassment. Eight months later, they won the first in a series of important titles: the Copa do Brasil. From that championship team, only four players remain as Flamengo starters. And two of them want to finish the streak with the Libertadores and the World Cup, to go down in Flamengo history as champions of everything.

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The Copa do Brasil champion team had, in addition to Léo and Toró, defender Ronaldo Angelim and left-back Juan, the former of whom did not play in the decisive match. They are the only ones who remain as starters. Diego, the goalkeeper at the time, is now a reserve and may not even stay at Gávea.

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The trajectory is similar to that of the 1981 world champion team. Flamengo wasn't doing well until 1978, when they won their first title, the Carioca. After that, they won three state titles, the Brazilian championship, and finally, they conquered the Americas and the world. Yes, the world is an obsession for Léo Moura. When we ask if all that's missing is America, he replies:

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"The Libertadores and the World Cup are still to come. In 2010, I have another opportunity. With this group, we have every chance to reach the Libertadores and be champions. We just have to believe."

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And the bet is precisely on the base that Flamengo has been maintaining for some time. In 2008, when the team was humiliatingly eliminated from the Libertadores and didn't qualify for the top four in the Brasileirão, the board opted to keep most of the players. The policy worked.

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"We're ahead because we've kept our core team. I'm sure the players who arrive during the preseason will fit in well at Flamengo," the right-back says.

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Braz confirms Adriano at Fla until the end of the Libertadores

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Vice-president of Rubro-Negro already imagines the Emperor in the tournament's final

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LANCEPRESS!

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Despite being targeted by European clubs like Milan, Roma, and Westham, Adriano is expected to remain at Flamengo. Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice president of football, is ensuring the Emperor will remain at Gávea until the end of the Libertadores.

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- If Flamengo is in the Libertadores final, I am absolutely sure that Adriano will be in that decision - says Braz, to Rádio Bandeirantes.

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In addition to the dream of winning a second Libertadores title, Flamengo's desire to compete in next year's World Cup in South Africa also weighs in Flamengo's favor. At Rubro-Negro, the striker has recovered his good form.

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Obina will return to Flamengo next year

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Marcos Braz guarantees the striker's return to Gávea in 2010

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Obina scored 12 times in the Brazilian Championship for Verdão (Credit: Reginaldo Castro)

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Released by Palmeiras after an on-field altercation with Maurício, striker Obina is back at Gávea. According to Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, the player will join the squad for the preseason.

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- He will perform with the others on the 5th - \ assured Braz, in an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes.

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Obina's name was recently considered by the Portuguese press as a likely reinforcement for Sporting, to form an attacking duo with Liedson, but negotiations have reportedly not progressed. Obina scored 12 goals in the Brazilian Championship for Verdão.

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Vinícius Pacheco suffers express kidnapping

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Striker has already been released and is doing well

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Striker Vinicius Pacheco was kidnapped by bandits on Friday afternoon in the Rocha neighborhood of São Gonçalo, where he was born and currently lives. He was released early in the evening at the Novo Rio Bus Station.

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The player, who played for Figueirense this year, only lost a gold chain and some belongings.

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According to officers from the 7th Military Police Battalion, Pacheco and his wife went to a pharmacy.

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When she entered the establishment, the bandits acted and took the player in the car. After the express kidnapping, he returned with the vehicle to São Gonçalo and filed a complaint with the 74th Police Station.

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