Ronaldinho scores great goal for Flamengo !

Just when the Flamengo fans were beginning to complain about R10's (Ronaldinho´s nickname) poor performances on the pitch (has been seen several times at discoteques and at late hours) , the midfielder put his act together and helped his team to beat Atletico Mineiro this weekend. The match was played on Saturday at the Engenhão Stadium in Rio, and it seemed that it was going to be a disastrous evening for Flamengo, since Atletico was the first to score. At this moment Ronaldinho began to make his presence on the pitch as he organized his team´s attack and equalized with a fantastic goal. (See the goals courtesy of Globoesporte).

Now my question is: Why did Mano menezes leave him out of the Brazilian national team for Copa America? Brazil´s first match is on July 3 against Venzuela. Mano, you are making the same mistake as Dunga inj the 2010 World Cup. Ronaldinho can win a match in half an hour,even if he is still not 100% fit.

EDMUNDO RELEASED......

In the end, Edmundo was detained for only 18 hours, was released on a habeas corpus .Now he is a sports presenter at Band TV. It seems he will be cleared of the case. Ronaldinho Gaucho is not doing too well, the fans are not too happy with him, too much partying.

ARREST WARRANT FOR EDMUNDO !

The former star of the Brazilian national team and Vasco da Gama F.C. is accused of being responsible of the death of 3 people in 1995. In December that year, Edmundo crashed his 4x4 station wagon into another car at the Lagoa district of Rio de Janeiro. Joana Martins, Carlos Britis and Alessandra Cristini died that day. Yesterday Judge Carlos Eduardo de Figueiredo issued the arrest warrant against Edmundo, and until now there are no news of his whereabouts. According to Edmundo´s lawyer, Arthur Lavigne, the order is surprising since he thought that the case had prescripted after more than 10 years.

FLAMENGO WINS FIRST MATCH IN BRASILERAO

The 40th edition of the world´s most difficult football championship began on Saturday, May 21. The 2009 champion, Flamengo of Rio got off to a great start with a 4-0 win over Avai. Ronaldinho Gaucho scored two goals and showed to be in very good form.That same day, another of RJ´s most famous clubs, Vasco da Gama, played its first match in Fortaleza against Ceará and also won by 3-1. On Sunday, May 22, the other teams from Rio did not do so well. Botafogo lost to Palmeiras by 1-0 and Fluminense (the 2010 champions) lost at home to São Paulo F.C by 2-0. Anyway there are still 37 more matches to be played so the teams that lost have plenty of time to recover. Until now many local football experts have stated that two of the favorites to win this year´s Brasileirão are Flamengo and Santos. Flamengo won this year´s Rio de Janeiro State Championships and is coached by the experienced Wanderley Luxemburgo.

FLUMINENSE BEATS LIBERTAD OF PARAGUAY IN LIBERTADORES

Fluminense continues doing well in the Libertadores Cup. Yesterday at the Engenhao Stadium in Rio, Flu beat Libertad of Paraguay by 3 : 1, and has a very good chance of qualifying for the next round.
Rafael Moura scored the first for Fluminense after a few minutes of the first half while Gamarra equalized in the 60th minute. However, Marquinho and Conca scored two more goals to secure the victory for the 2010 Brazilian Champions. The return match is next wednesday at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion. Fluminense can lose 1-0 in Paraguay and still qualify for the next round.

FLUMINENSE STILL HAS A CHANCE IN LIBERTADORES

Just when Fluminense fans thought their team would be knocked out of this year´s edition of the Libertadores, the "Team of Warriors" fought back last week and defeated America of Mexico by 3-2. It was a thrilling match at the Engenhao Stadium, Sanchez scored first for America in the 20th minute. "Flu" goalkeeper Berna fumbled the ball and the Uruguayan born striker ran the ball into the net. Defender Gum brought hope for the local team as he headed into the America goal near to the end of the first half.In the second half, Sanchez yet again put America in front with a lucky "cross-shot". Fluminense fought back and managed to equalize and the fans thought they would end up drawing with America. However with only 5 minutes of play remaining, Deco, the former Barcelona star appeared to score the winner. Fluminense plays tomorrow night in Montevideo against Nacional, and needs to win to continue with chances of qualifying. Until now, Argentinos Juniors is first in the group with 7 points, America is second with 6 points, Flu has 5 points and Nacional has 4 points.

RONALDINHO SCORES AGAIN FOR FLAMENGO !

Ronaldinho Gaucho scored his second goal since joining Flamengo a month ago. This goal helped Flamengo advance to the second round of the Copa do Brasil. Last night, the RJ team beat Murici F.C, of Alagoas, by 3 - 0, at the Rei Pele stadium in Maceio. Ronaldinho scored after 21 minutes of play, when he headed in the ball from close range. Renato scored Flamengo´s second goal in the 27th minute from a free kick and in the 45th minute, Negueba scored the third.
This Sunday at 4 p.m at the Engenhão Stadium in Rio , Flamengo will face Botafogo, in the semifinal of the Guanabara Cup.