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FLAMENGO BASQUETE BEGINS SEARCH FOR NBB 2023 WITH TWO ELECTRICIZING DUELS

The red and black heart is celebrating, and anxiety takes over the fans who are passionate about basketball. Flamengo Basquete begins its journey in search of the NBB (New Basquete Brasil) 2023 championship this Friday, January 13th, at Maracanãzinho.

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The hearts of Flamengo fans are racing with the start of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) season. The team, which carries the weight of being the current seven-time champion of the competition, begins its journey in search of the eighth championship this Friday, January 13th. The stage for the debut is the iconic Maracanãzinho, where the red-and-black team from Rio will face Minas Tênis Clube. Red and black basketball fans couldn't be more excited to see their idols in action again. The Flamengo team, in addition to winning titles, has built a legion of loyal admirers over the years. And this connection between team and fans is what makes FlaBasquete games such special events.

And to the fans' delight, it won't just be an exciting match that they will have the opportunity to watch. On Sunday, January 15th, Flamengo will face Pato Basquete in another electrifying clash. In other words, a weekend full of emotions and incredible moves for basketball lovers. Coach Gustavo De Conti, responsible for leading this talented team, has the difficult task of keeping Flamengo at the top of Brazilian basketball. The quest for an eighth championship will not be an easy task, with high-level opponents competing for the title, but Flamengo is prepared for the challenges to come.

Minas Tênis Clube, for example, is a respected team in the Brazilian basketball scene and promises to be a lot of work on debut. Flamengo players will have to show all their technique and determination to start the season on the right foot. Furthermore, Pato Basquete, Sunday's opponent, is a team that has been growing and gaining ground in the competition. The game promises to be a battle between two teams determined to achieve victory.

For Flamengo fans, there is nothing better than supporting their team at Maracanãzinho. The energy in the stands is contagious, and the players will certainly feel the support of the Rubro-Negra Nation with every play. Basketball is a passion that unites generations of Flamengo fans. From the times of Oscar Schmidt to today's talented players, Flamengo has built a rich history in sport. And the quest for the eighth NBB championship is just another exciting chapter in this victorious journey.


Fans are eager to see Flamengo's stars in action, such as Marquinhos, Olivinha and Anderson Varejão. Every basket, every assist and every save is a reason for celebration for the red and black fans. And as it could not be otherwise, coach Gustavo De Conti is also a beloved figure among fans. His dedication and passion for Flamengo basketball are admired by everyone, and the expectation is that he will continue to guide the team towards success.


In short, Flamengo fans are about to experience an unforgettable weekend of basketball. Two electrifying games, the debut against Minas and the duel against Pato, promise to fill hearts with joy and emotion. An eighth NBB championship is the goal, and Nação Rubro-Negra is ready to support the team in every step of this exciting journey.


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Player says goodbye to Flamengo and confirms agreement with rival - check it out

The athlete reached an agreement with Rubro-Negro and will defend the rival next season

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This past Tuesday (17), Felipe Motta announced his departure from Flamengo through his social networks, after one season. Now, the athlete will defend Rubro-Negro's rival, Botafogo in NBB 2024/25.

Felipe was revealed as an athlete with great potential. The young man played for the Brazilian National Team's youth teams, went through the NBA Global Academy, the North American league's development program, and played for Fortaleza before arriving at Rubro-Negro last season. He was champion of the Super 8 Cup and was part of the runner-up in the NBB.


However, Felipe only had a few minutes on the court per game and very discreet numbers. The winger played 5 minutes on average per game and had the following statistics: 1.3 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists. The young man had more opportunities in LNb 2024 and did well in the fourth place campaign, but both parties reached an agreement and ended the relationship.

FELIPE MOTTA SAYS GOODBYE TO FLAMENGO

On his social networks, Felipe Motta thanked Mais Querido and sent a message to the Nation: “Thank you Flamengo. It was an honor to be part of and play for the red and black nation.”


It is expected that Felipe will have more minutes at Botafogo and can establish himself among the elite of Brazilian basketball. The new NBB 2024/25 season will start in the second week of October, and Mais Querido will face Vasco in the first round.

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Deserved! Olivinha will get a boost at Flamengo and becomes the first athlete outside football to achieve the feat

Idol of FlaBasquete, the now former red-black player is the only one to win both world cups won by the club

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For everything he experienced on the court, Olivinha is one of Flamengo's greatest idols. In FlaBasquete, he appears as the big figure, even represented by an organized fan flag. The God of Race is the only player in the club's history to win both World Cups won by the team in the sport. His importance is so valued that he will become the only athlete outside football to receive an important honor.

Like great names in football, Olivinha will receive a bust in his honor, and it will be displayed at the Flamengo Museum , in Gávea, according to the newspaper O Globo. It is the first time that a basketball player has received this type of honor at the club, which is very common with football players.


At the main entrance to Gávea, there are busts of Raul, Leandro, Marinho, Moer, Júnior, Andrade, Nunes, Adílio and Lico. Furthermore, Zico has some statues, such as one at the entrance to the Ninho do Urubu football complex. The tributes are all to the stars of the 80s who marked their time at Rubro-Negro. Now, Olivinha enters that same shelf upon receiving the bust, perpetuating herself as an eternal FlaBasquete idol.


The object has already been ordered and should be close to the idols of 1981. The tribute is prepared by the sculptor Eduardo Santos, which is already producing the item at the request of Flamengo.

Olivinha retired at the end of last season for FlaBasquete


The FlaBasquete idol retired at the end of last season. Olivinha announced that she would stop playing after the end of the NBB, which mobilized the team to try to reach the decision and win the cup, honoring the star's legacy.

However, despite reaching the final, the The team was unable to overcome Franca, finishing runner-up and Olivinha had to say a painful but emotional goodbye.

After retirement, Olivinha was given a program on Fla TV. The ‘Lance Livre’ mentions basketball, but it is not just about that topic, but rather a review of the former player with a red-and-black guest. In the premiere, for example, the character chosen was the singer Naldo Benny.


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184 thousand in fines! Conmebol decrees punishment for Flamengo for game against Bolívar

Mais Querido will pay the stipulated amount

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The Flamengo was fined by Conmebol due to incidents with his fans during the match against Bolívar, held on August 15, at Maracanã, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The 2-0 victory guaranteed a good result for the club, but inappropriate behavior from the fans, such as the use of flares and other pyrotechnic objects, resulted in financial sanctions for the Rio team.

The club was punished based on in article 12.2 c) of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which prohibits the use of flares, fireworks or any type of pyrotechnics in stadiums. Furthermore, Flamengo was included in article 27, which provides for more severe penalties for clubs that repeat infractions of this nature. This is not the first incident of its kind involving Flamengo fans, which contributed to the decision to impose a significant fine.


VALUES DISCLOSED 

The value The total fine was set at US$20,000 (equivalent to R$110,400). Furthermore, Conmebol ordered Flamengo to pay an additional US$13,300 (around R$73,600) to cover expenses related to hospitality space during the game, a responsibility that, according to article 4.2.13 of the Libertadores Club Manual, is from the home club.

These infractions are considered serious, especially in international tournaments such as the Libertadores, where Conmebol adopts a strict stance to guarantee security and order in the stadiums. The recurrence of Flamengo in this This type of behavior can be seen as an aggravating factor in the decision of judge Amarílis Belisario, vice-president of the Conmebol Disciplinary Commission.



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