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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.
The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão
16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |
In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.
Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"
"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.
The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.
"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.
Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.
Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star
16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.
Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"
Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.
While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.
Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition
16 Set 2025 | 19:31 |
Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.
São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.
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Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.
Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.
📅 Date: 9/17/2025
⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)
📺 Broadcast: SporTV
Coach: Thiago Viana.
Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.
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