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30 Jun 2024 | 11:13 |
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Flamengo is arguably the club with the biggest fans on the American continent. There are 50 million red and black people spread across Brazil, the Americas and the world. The strength of the Nation can be seen at all times, in club games, national team games or in any event involving football or sport in general. It's never difficult to find a Fla shirt in the crowd. And the data proves the greatness of the Greatest in the World.
The Google search tool is a great indicator of the strength of a club and the reach of its brand around the world. Because Flamengo is very well placed in the ranking of the most researched South American clubs on the European continent. Rubro-negro is the most searched for in nine nations: Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Belarus, Russia, Poland, Moldova. Only Boca Juniors, with ten countries, surpasses Fla.
Interestingly, Internacional, from Porto Alegre, appears third on the list, with five countries where it is the most searched South American club on Google. River Plate and Santos complete the top 5. Flamengo needs just one more country to take the lead from the Xeneizes from the La Boca neighborhood.
Flamengo has seen the size of its fans explode in recent years
Brazil's most successful club since 2019, Flamengo has long surpassed the country's borders. spread across 26 states and the Federal District. It is possible to find red and black fans on all continents. The club has even taken measures to internationalize the brand. .
In 2025, Flamengo will have another chance to become even better known in the world. Rubro-Negro will compete in the first FIFA Club World Cup with 32 teams, which will take place in the United States, between June 15th and July 13th.
Mengão striker was speculated at Alvinegro due to lack of space at the current club and the São Paulo board opens up about the rumor
02 Out 2025 | 17:00 |
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Without a place alongside Filipe Luís at Flamengo, striker Michael 's name has once again been speculated on the transfer market . This time, he was mentioned as a possible Corinthians reinforcement for 2026. However, the information is untrue. According to Corinthians' board, there has been no contact with the player . The athlete's contract with the Rubro-Negro is valid until December 2028. This information comes from the MundoBola Flamengo portal.
Michael returned to Flamengo in 2024, at Tite's request, after a remarkable stint in 2021, when he shone in the final stretch of the season . In his return, he scored against Red Bull Bragantino at Maracanã, but suffered an injury that kept him out of action for a period.
With Tite's departure, he had opportunities under Filipe Luís, including starting in the Copa do Brasil final against Atlético-MG. However, by 2025, he had lost his place. His last match was a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup group stage.
After that, he was included in matches against Grêmio, Juventude, and Estudiantes, but didn't make it off the bench . He wasn't even included against Vasco, and in the Libertadores Cup, he was sidelined due to ankle pain, specifically against Corinthians.
Before being linked with Corinthians , Michael almost left Flamengo in July. The club received an offer from Al-Ula of Saudi Arabia for a one-year loan: $2.5 million (approximately R$14 million), with a purchase option set at $4 million (approximately R$22.5 million). The deal, however, fell through, and the striker remained with Flamengo, despite his declining performance under Filipe Luís.
Mais Querido faces the Minas Gerais team with sold-out tickets and four players suspended; a game valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.
02 Out 2025 | 16:15 |
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Flamengo faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brazilian Championship. The match, valid for the 26th round, will not be broadcast on open TV ; SporTV will show it on subscription TV and Premiere on pay-per-view.
Coach Filipe Luís will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. Additionally, four players are on suspension: Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Allan, and Arrascaeta. If any of them receive a yellow card, they will miss the 27th round against Bahia.
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 54 points, followed by Palmeiras, with 52, and Cruzeiro, with 50. The direct confrontation does not change the leadership of Rubro-Negro , but it can increase or reduce the advantage at the top of the table, making the duel a true "six-point" game.
The Maracanã will be packed once again. Tickets are already sold out, and the nation is preparing a huge party at the stadium . Ticket sales began on September 2nd, with priority given to members, and opened to the general public on September 18th.
The team led by Filipe Luís should take to the field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Danilo) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Raposa arrives in Rio de Janeiro with an almost complete team to face Mengão in a direct clash for the competition title
02 Out 2025 | 15:21 |
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Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship . The Minas Gerais team is looking for a victory to shorten the distance to the leader, while Rubro-Negro wants to open up an advantage at the top of the table.
Coach Leonardo Jardim should send onto the field a Cruzeiro team with : Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira; Christian, Matheus Henrique (Arroyo) and Kaio Jorge.
Coach Leonardo Jardim will have three confirmed absences: full-back Fagner is out of the match as he recovers from a fractured tibia . Forward Wanderson will not play due to lower back pain. Defender Jonathan Jesus will also be absent due to a right knee injury.
In compensation, the coach will have some key returns: Gabigol , formerly of Flamengo, returns after serving a suspension but is expected to start on the bench . Villalba returns after a suspension. Sinisterra has recovered from a muscle injury and has been included in the squad.
On the Flamengo side, Filipe Luís has only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on his right foot . The Chilean midfielder is expected to be available again in October. The Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro match will be broadcast on SporTV (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
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