The time has come for Flamengo fans to celebrate. This is because, on October 28th, ‘Flamenguista Day’ is celebrated, a traditional club event, which is even present on the official calendar of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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The long-awaited moment has arrived for Flamengo's immense fans. On October 28th, 'Flamenguista Day' is celebrated, a traditional event that occupies a prominent place in the hearts of all red and black people. It's a date that goes beyond the club feeling; It is a day of reverence, of unity, of remembering why Flamengo is much more than a football club. On social media, fans come together to share their passions, memories and declarations of eternal love for the Sacred Mantle.
The 28th of October is chosen to celebrate 'Flamenguista Day' in conjunction with the of São Judas Tadeu, the patron saint of Rubro-Negro. The connection between the club and the saint is deep and full of symbolism for the red-and-black nation. On Flamengo's official social networks, the tribute to the fans could not go unnoticed: "It's my greatest pleasure to have you by my side. Flamengo fan. Every day is a day. Thank you! Greater love has no equal. And it really doesn't. Yours , mine, ours", says the publication, full of gratitude.
It is important to highlight that 'Flamenguista Day' was officially recognized in the calendar of the state of Rio de Janeiro in 2007, thanks to a decree proposed by councilor Jorge Mauro and approved by then mayor César Maia. Since then, it has become a tradition for the club to celebrate this special date. One of the ways to celebrate is through a mass held in the chapel of São Judas Tadeu, which is located at Flamengo's headquarters, reinforcing the ties between religious devotion and sporting fervor.
In addition to the exciting message of thanks to the fans, the official profile of the red-black team also dedicated a special post in honor of the club's patron saint: "Today is Saint Judas Tadeu's Day, our patron saint! The saint of impossible causes! Saint Judas Tadeu, pray for us". The link between the club and religious devotion is one of the pillars that sustain the strength and passion of Flamengo fans.
However, this year's 'Flamenguista Day' is marked by a peculiarity. Flamengo, which originally had an appointment on the field this Saturday (28), facing Red Bull Bragantino in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, had its match postponed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The reason is noble and significant: Maracanã is handed over to the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) for the final of the Copa Libertadores da América, which pits Boca Juniors (ARG) and Fluminense face to face. Thus, the celebration of 'Flamenguista Day' gains even more importance, as a day of reflection, unity and recognition of the club's greatness, even without the ball rolling on the pitch.
The greatest player in the club's history believes that there is an achievement for players when achieving a legendary number
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The biggest idol in Flamengo's history, Zico made it clear that he will never ask for the club's legendary number 10 shirt to be retired. Although no player in the current squad is using the number, after Gabigol missed this chance, Galinho stated that he is against the idea of preserving the number forever as a form of tribute.
In an interview with the channel “Faaaala, Craque !”, on YouTube, the former player highlighted how satisfying it is for a professional athlete to wear a shirt with such a historic number. Faced with comments about the absence of a player wearing Mengão's number 10, Zico declared his opinion:
“He really doesn't have the number 10. But I will never ask to remove the number, I am against that. If you took Pelé away, for example, you wouldn't be able to play, have the satisfaction of playing. I'm not worried about that. Football is not basketball”, said Galinho.
In May, after a leaked photo in which Gabigol appears wearing the Corinthians shirt, Flamengo imposed a punishment on the attacker, which included a fine and the removal of the iconic number 10 shirt. See the statement issued by the club:
“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that, after a meeting with the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, and other directors of the department, the athlete Gabriel Barbosa was fined and informed by the director that he will no longer wear the red-black number 10 shirt in competitions where the number may be changed. ”
Gabigol “inherited” the number after the retirement of Diego Ribas, at the end of 2022. The striker wore the legendary shirt in 72 matches, being a starter in 47 of them. During this period, he scored 22 goals, provided four assists and won the 2024 Campeonato Carioca. After the incident, Gabriel started to wear the number 99 shirt at Flamengo.
Election year brings many questions for Rubro-Negro in Rio
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After Flamengo's 1-0 defeat to Peñarol (URU), Tite was the target of insults from fans at Maracanã. The coach even became a recurring theme in questions directed to candidates for the club's presidency. In interviews, the main candidates presented divergent opinions about Tite's continued leadership of the team.
Rodrigo Dunshee, a candidate supported by the situation, praised Tite, but stated that he has not yet made a definitive decision about the permanence of the team. coach if elected. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, BAP, highlighted that he will need time to evaluate the issue.
Wallim Vasconcellos, in turn, was the most direct in relation to Tite's situation, stating that, if elected, the contract of the coach will not be renewed. Maurício Gomes de Mattos adopted a more evasive stance, without committing himself. Finally, Delair Dumbrosck conditioned Tite's continuation on the results achieved by the end of the season.
Tite's contractTite's contract with Flamengo runs until December of this year, the which puts the decision on its renewal in the hands of the club's next president. The termination fine is calculated based on the technical committee's monthly salary, which is around R$1 million, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the contract. Therefore, if Tite were fired now, with three months left until the end of his contract, the fine would be approximately R$3 million. However, the current board does not plan to fire the coach before the end of the contract.
Recent statements from the main candidates about Tite:“Tite is an exceptional coach, he is our commander. I haven't had the opportunity to discuss the future with him yet, but I plan to do so soon. For now, I don’t have a definitive position on this matter.” (Interview with the Jannuzzi & Abuzze podcast).
Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP):“Given the circumstances that Flamengo faces, it would be deeply unfair to evaluate Tite's performance in a negative way . The club was in a much more complicated situation before his arrival, and he is still competing in three competitions. Responsibility for challenges does not rest exclusively with the technical committee. Let’s calmly evaluate what’s best for Flamengo.” (Interview with the Coluna do Fla podcast).
Wallim Vasconcellos:“Particularly, I don’t like Tite’s style of play. His contract ends at the end of the year and I don't intend to renew it. Football needs to move into the 21st century, and I don’t believe that Tite is aligned with what we imagine for Flamengo from 2025 onwards.” (Interview with Lance newspaper).
Maurício Gomes de Mattos (MGM):At campaign events, Maurício Gomes de Mattos is usually evasive about Tite's stay, stating that he intends to put together a professional structure to define the ideal coach for the beginning of his management in 2025.
Delair Dumbrosck:“Whether Tite will continue or not, the results will determine. He is an excellent coach, he has a great commission, but only the results will tell.” (Interview on YouTube by Coluna do Fla).
The 31-year-old midfielder reveals that he is a Mengão fan and dreams of a possible debut in Brazilian football
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Rafinha Alcântara, currently without a club since ending his contract with Al-Arabi, from Qatar, in July, made it clear that he has a great connection with Flamengo, even though he has never played in Brazilian football. In an interview with the program Que Partidazo, in 2019, the midfielder, who built his career internationally, revealed that he was a long-time fan of Mais Querido.
During the interview, the 31-year-old player, son of four-time champion Mazinho, recalled his career in European football, where he played for big clubs, such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. But what caught the attention of Mengão fans was his confession that he dreams of one day wearing the CRF shirt.
“I do think about playing for Flamengo. Everyone knows that I'm a big fan and supporter of the club. I followed and was very happy with the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. It’s a dream to wear the Flamengo shirt”, said Rafinha Alcântara, generating euphoria among the red and black fans.
After his public statement, Flamengo's board of directors even investigated the situation of the player, who at the time was still linked to European football and had no intention of returning to Brazil. Now, without a club and free on the market, Rafinha can arrive at the Rio club without transfer costs, but Mengão's directors do not seem to have the athlete as a priority at the moment.
Still, there is speculation that Rafinha Alcântara could be made official at Gávea for the 2025 season, depending on changes in the squad and technical committee, which is currently led by Tite.
Rafinha Alcântara began his career in Barcelona's youth teams, where he played until being promoted to the professional squad. Over the years, he has spent time at clubs such as Celta de Vigo, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside Neymar. His last club was Al-Arabi, in Qatar, where he played 40 matches, scored nine goals and provided 10 assists.
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