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21 Mar 2024 | 09:45 |
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Dirigentes do Flamengo did not hide their discomfort with the games at altitude in the Libertadores group stage, against Millonarios, from Colombia, and Bolívar, from Bolivia. The concern has led the club to define plans for its debut at an altitude of 2,650 meters in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, and also for its commitment in La Paz, which is 3,640 meters above sea level.
Flamengo sets up different strategies for each match, depending on the difference in altitude and the tight calendar of Brazilian football. The plan is to arrive in Bogotá in advance and carry out training in the city, while the plan for La Paz foresees arrival in the city only on the day of the game.
Flamengo will face Millonarios in their debut in the Libertadores on the 2nd and April, at 7pm, at El Campín Stadium. As the match takes place between the Carioca finals, against Nova Iguaçu, the red and black delegation will travel to Colombia on Sunday (31) and train in Bogotá the day before the game. In other words, it will be around 48 hours at an altitude of 2,650 meters until the match and training to get used to the speed of the ball.
Variety of strategies
To face the 3,640 meters of La Paz, on the other hand, Flamengo's strategy will be different. The club has not yet defined the day it will go to Bolivia for the match, which takes place on April 24th, but it has already been determined that it will only arrive in the city on the day of the game. Preparation will take place in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, 400m above sea level and without altitude effects.
Preparation is normal for games at very high altitudes. The strategy of arriving shortly before the game and leaving as soon as it ends aims to reduce the effects of altitude on the athletes' bodies. This is because in places above 3,000 meters, such as La Paz, oxygen saturation is reduced by around 33%, which increases shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue and possible other effects.
The plan, in fact, is the same one that Flamengo used for the game in Bolivia in 2019. On that occasion, the team went to Santa Cruz de La Sierra in advance and traveled to Oruru, at 3750m altitude, just on the day about the game. And the result was a 1-0 victory over San José in the debut of the historic campaign.
The club's Deliberative Council meets this Tuesday (19) and an agreement with the betting house will be on the agenda after the announcement on Monday
19 Ago 2025 | 11:41 |
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Flamengo's Deliberative Council will hold an extraordinary session this Tuesday (19) to deliberate on two central agendas: the approval of the contract with Betano, which should assume the club's master sponsorship , and a proposal to change the Social Statute aimed at combating racism and discrimination.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, in person in the Salão Nobre at Gávea headquarters, and also online. The first meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM , and the second, final meeting, is scheduled for 7 PM (Brasília time).
The agreement includes displaying the brand on the main jerseys of the men's and women's professional soccer teams, as well as Flamengo 's men's basketball team. The sponsor's name will also be printed on the athletes' travel uniforms and on the lower back of the women's volleyball team's uniform.
Another relevant issue is the proposed amendment to Flamengo 's Statute, which includes measures to prevent, raise awareness and punish acts of racism and prejudice committed by members, directors, athletes, employees or service providers.
Penalties include a suspension of up to 365 days , exclusion from membership, dismissal for cause, and contract termination. The initiative reinforces the club's commitment to promoting respect, inclusion, and equality.
The vote will be held in a hybrid format, with a platform that allows council members to follow the session and vote securely remotely. In addition to the two main agenda items, the meeting will also include approval of the previous minutes and a space for general matters , consolidating a moment of institutional relevance both on and off the field.
Mengão faces Barça this Saturday (23) at 4:30 pm at Maracanã and fans promise to fill the stadium in search of the second title of the competition
19 Ago 2025 | 10:17 |
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Maracanã will be the stage for the duel between Flamengo and Barcelona (ESP), this Saturday (23), for the final of the U-20 Club World Cup. So far, 23,055 tickets have been sold, a number considered good for a game in this category , but below the expectations of the red-black fans.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande , the initial available number is 37,844 tickets. If sold out, new tickets will be released. Demand is expected to increase from Thursday (21) , with the expectation of a large crowd at the stadium to support the Garotos do Ninho , who are seeking their second intercontinental championship — the club beat Olympiacos (GRE) in the last decision.
Tickets are still open to the general public and will be available until the match, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased through the official website : ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
Mengão has reached the highest partnership agreement with the bookmaker in Brazil and is now on par with the biggest teams in world football.
19 Ago 2025 | 09:41 |
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Flamengo announced this Monday (18) Betano as its new master sponsor . The contract, valid for three years, is the largest ever signed by a Brazilian club and places the Rubro-Negro among the ten highest paid in the world . The agreement provides for around R$268 million per season for the brand's exposure on the uniform.
The amount is more than double the previous contract with Pixbet, which generated R$115 million annually. With this, Flamengo further widens the gap with its rivals in the national scenario : the second-largest master sponsorship in Brazil, Corinthians' with Esporte da Sorte, is worth R$103 million, or R$165 million less than Flamengo's.
The red-black contract exceeds, for example, that of Ajax (HOL) with Ziggo, which pays only €8 million (around R$51 million).
The deal with Betano also includes performance targets that could boost the club's profits . The deal reinforces Flamengo's status as a leading brand in South American football and demonstrates the commercial growth potential of clubs in the region.
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