Flamengo deny journalist Léo Dias' claims of players' party in Argentina

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·26 September 2025

Flamengo deny journalist Léo Dias' claims of players' party in Argentina

Rumours about a possible party after Libertadores qualification were denied by Flamengo

After Flamengo's qualification in the Libertadores, 'Portal LeoDias' reported that some players from the squad celebrated the qualification in a nightclub in Argentina. On Friday (26), the Rubro-Negro issued a statement denying the claim.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY?

"Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vehemently repudiates the absurd publication of Portal LeoDias this Friday (26), which broadcasted absolutely false information, with no connection to reality. While the rubro-negra delegation was traveling from Buenos Aires to São Paulo, the said portal published a false and irresponsible narrative. As it is public knowledge, after the match against Estudiantes, the team returned to the hotel at 2:30 am after qualifying for the CONMEBOL Libertadores semi-finals. Players and technical staff went straight to dinner, where many stayed until 4am. At 9:30 am on Friday, all the players who were not starters against Estudiantes left the hotel for training, as per the club's official schedule. The rest of the squad did regenerative work at the same time at the hotel facilities. It is important to note that the Sheraton Greenville Polo & Golf Resort is located in a region far from Buenos Aires and far from any urban center with nightlife, which, by itself, dismantles the hoax disclosed. This is another regrettable episode of misinformation, which disrespects journalistic practice by not even seeking contact with Flamengo's football communication directorate before publication. The club will not accept the propagation of lies that affect its institutional image and that of its professionals, and also disrespect 45 million fans. Given the gravity of the case, Flamengo will take all appropriate legal measures to hold those involved accountable and prevent such attacks from recurring".

WHAT DID PORTAL LÉO DIAS PUBLISH?

The journalist's website reported that eight Flamengo players celebrated the qualification at a nightclub in Argentina: Saúl, Everton Cebolinha, Léo Pereira, Emerson Royal, Wallace Yan, Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.

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Moreover, Léo Dias claimed that Cebolinha ended his marriage because of the said party, but the player's own wife made a point of denying it on social media, posting a message stating it was a lie. In addition, the name of Léo Pereira also had other developments.

The defender ended his two-year relationship with influencer Karoline Lima. However, the relationship with Léo Pereira ended even before the match against Estudiantes (ARG). However, Léo Dias's portal concluded that the relationship ended due to the alleged party.

CRISIS IN FLAMENGO?

With the rumors debunked, Flamengo returns to focus on 'field and ball'. This Sunday (28), the Rubro-Negro faces Corinthians, for the Brasileirão, starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time). If there is Mengão on the field, then, there is full coverage of Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.