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Flamengo catches up with rival in number of victories in the history of running points

The fight for the top is another element that keeps the Brasileirão exciting and unpredictable in this ranking

Flamengo has good reasons to be happy (Photo: Reproduction)

26 Dez 2024 | 06:33 |

Flamengo is about to catch up to São Paulo in the ranking of victories in the Brasileirão since the adoption of the points system in 2003. Currently, < b>São Paulo leads with 381 victories, followed closely by Flamengo, with 374 triumphs. São Paulo – 381 wins, Flamengo – 374 wins, Internacional – 357 wins, Palmeiras – 351 wins, Corinthians – 341 wins, Santos – 340 wins, Atlético-MG – 338 wins, Fluminense – 334 wins, Grêmio – 328 wins and Athletico- PR – 320 wins

FLAMENGO TRYING TO REACH SÃO PAULO

Since 2003 , seven of the ten clubs with the most victories won the Brazilian title in the straight points format. The target= "_blank">Flamengowon in 2009, 2019 and 2020, while São Paulo was champion in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Other champions include Palmeiras (2016, 2018, 2022, 2023), Corinthians (2005, 2011, 2015, 2017), Santos (2004), Atlético-MG (2021) and Fluminense (2010, 2012). Internacional, Grêmio and Athletico-PR have not yet won the title in this period.

IMPACT ON RIVALRY

The fight for victories in the Brasileirão is not just a question of numbers. It reflects the clubs' planning, structure and ambition to remain among the best. In the case of Flamengoand São Paulo, this fight for the top of the ranking is an indication of the tradition and impact that both have on the national scene.

While São Paulo is going through a phase of reconstruction, Flamengohas demonstrated consistency, both in terms of squad and achievements. The rivalry between the two giants promises to intensify, with each victory weighing even more heavily on the historic tally. With the 2025 season approaching, all eyes will be on Flamengo's performance and their attempt to catch up, and possibly surpass , São Paulo in the ranking of victories.

This brand would not only consolidate the Rio club as the most regular in recent years, but would also reinforce its position as one of the greatest powers in Brazilian football. The fight for the top is another element that keeps the Brasileirão exciting and unpredictable, showing that the championship goes beyond the fight for the title and also encompasses the legacy and history that each club builds over the years.

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FlaPress? André Rizek says the press is 'focused' on Flamengo

A journalist guarantees that the way the media treats Mengão is always in an exalted tone, which has left the fans 'spoiled'

André Rizek detonates the media's treatment of Flamengo and says the club is being treated with 'nobleness' - Photo: Reproduction/Charla Podcast

17 Set 2025 | 13:49 |

This Tuesday (16), journalist André Rizek participated in the Charla Podcast and once again gained prominence on social media when talking about Flamengo. Questioned by Bruno Cantarelli about the way the press treats the club , the SporTV presenter pointed out what he considers a “bad habit” of the red-black fan.

André Rizek: "Flamengo has a noble treatment"

According to Rizek, over the years, the media has created a culture in which the spotlight focuses on Flamengo , while rivals with similar achievements don't receive the same recognition. This behavior, he says, has accustomed fans to always expecting "noble treatment."

"When I came to live in Rio de Janeiro in 2010, my first shock was the media coverage. The first thing I noticed was that Flamengo gets a noble treatment. For example, if Flamengo wins the Guanabara Cup: 'Guanabara belongs to Mengão!' Then Botafogo wins the State Championship: 'Botafogo wins an empty State Championship.' Wait, something's different," said the journalist.

“FLACENTRISM” AND THE ROLE OF THE PRESS

Rizek also cited recent examples to illustrate his point. According to him, any praise given to players from other clubs invariably generates comparisons with Flamengo , as when he praised Jhon Arias when he was still a Fluminense player.

"I said that Jhon Arias was, in my opinion, the best and most complete player active in Brazil. 'But what about Arrasca?' I wasn't talking about Flamengo, I was talking about Arias. You can't praise anything outside of Flamengo. A media culture has been created in Brazil that says: 'To Flamengo, everything; to others, beatings, mockery, belittling, and disrespect.' Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, a very powerful brand . But the others also need to be treated with respect," he added.

PROTAGONISM IN THE MEDIA

Despite the criticism, it's worth noting that part of this impact also stems from the engagement of rival fans, a phenomenon dubbed "Flacentrism" by the nation. Since 2019, any prominent team in Brazilian football has been compared to Jorge Jesus' historic team , such as Botafogo in 2024 or Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. The same goes for players: every prominent number 10 in the country ends up being measured against Arrascaeta.

Because of its successful history and the strength of its fans, Flamengo tends to maintain a privileged position in the media . However, how this prominence is constructed is also influenced by the behavior of fans of other teams.

Flamengo catches up with rival in number of victories in the history of running points