FLAMENGO COULD BE WITHOUT HOLDERS IN A DECISIVE GAME AGAINST FLUMINENSE; FIND OUT WHO

The FIFA World Cup break has been valuable for Juninho, who took advantage of the period to intensify his training at Ninho do Urubu . The striker remains determined to earn a place in Filipe Luís's squad, seeing the window without games as a crucial moment for his consolidation.

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In training, Juninho has stood out for his dedication and constant improvement, attracting the attention of the coaching staff . The player seeks to seize every opportunity, hoping to be considered for more minutes throughout the season.

Despite the fierce competition in the squad, the striker remains confident he can earn his place. Juninho understands that Flamengo will have a marathon of commitments until the end of the year and believes he can become an important option for the coach in various scenarios.

Motivated, the young man emphasizes the importance of being ready to help whenever called upon. In addition to contributing offensively, he also makes himself available to assist defensively , reinforcing his desire to participate in the club's successes and consolidate his career with the club.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), to face Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium , in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. In the table, Rubro-Negro remains in isolated leadership with 47 points, closely followed by Cruzeiro (44) and Palmeiras (43).

The mobilization of Flamengo fans in the " Nation at the UN " campaign reached impressive numbers. In just three days, more than 500,000 signatures were registered , solidifying the movement as one of the largest digital initiatives ever seen in Brazilian sports.

The initial goal was to gather 100,000 supporters in a week, but the number was reached in less than seven hours after the launch , last Tuesday (09). Since then, the numbers have only grown and Mais Querido is now looking for higher flights.

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CAMPAIGN?

The initiative seeks recognition of the red-and-black fans as the first "symbolic-cultural nation" on the planet . The mobilization took over social media with the support of fans and historical idols of the club, exceeding all expectations. Now, the goal is even bolder: reaching 1 million signatures in the coming days.

ADRIAN EMPEROR ENTERED THE CAMPAIGN

Among those involved, Adriano Imperador stood out with good humor: "The Red-Black Nation recognized by the UN. Have you ever thought about me, a real Emperor?" he joked. He then issued a challenge: "Mission given. We won't disappoint Didico . We'll surpass 1 million. Not even a horse can handle it." The speech went viral and expanded the movement's reach, with idols like Zico and Adriano playing a central role in the mobilization.

WHAT DRIVES THE MOVEMENT?

With half a million signups in record time, the campaign demonstrates the strength of the nation, driven by passion, pride, and belonging . Engagement isn't limited to Brazil: fans abroad have also joined in, reinforcing the global nature of the campaign.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Joining is quick, free, and accessible. Simply visit peticao.flamengo.com.br and sign. Then, you'll be invited to share and invite other Flamengo fans to join the story . With the submission of documents, the club also hopes to build a database of its fans.

Flamengo continues preparing for its return to the field this Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel will be at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, where the red-black team arrives with the status of third best visitor in the competition.

AWAY NUMBERS

So far, Flamengo has played 27 points away from home and has scored 17. There have been 9 away games:

• 5 wins
• 2 draws
• 2 defeats
• 17 points won
• 13 goals scored
• 7 goals conceded
• 63% utilization

VISITOR RANKING IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

1. Palmeiras – 23 points in 10 games
2. Botafogo – 17 points in 10 games
3. Flamengo – 17 points in 9 games
4. Cruzeiro – 16 points in 10 games
5. Bragantino – 13 points in 11 games

LAST MATCH AS A VISITOR

In their most recent away match, Flamengo defeated Internacional 3-1 at Beira-Rio Stadium in the 20th round of the Brasileirão on August 17th. Despite their strong away record, Flamengo has a long history : they haven't beaten Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in over 27 years. Their last victory came on October 1st, 1997, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Flamengo, the sole leader, has 47 points. Cruzeiro is second with 44, while Palmeiras is third with 43, after drawing with Corinthians . The match against Juventude will be this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, and promises to be one of the biggest challenges for Filipe Luís' team in the competition.