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16 Jul 2025 | 08:23 |
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Franco Balbi, one of the biggest names in the recent history of FlaBasquete , has a new destination set. After his departure from Flamengo was confirmed at the end of last season , the Argentine point guard returns to his home country to play for Unión Básquet, from Santa Fe, in the National Basketball League.
The official announcement was made on Tuesday night (15). In a post on social media , the Argentine club welcomed the player and highlighted his time at Rubro-Negro: “Franco Balbi from Juninense is the new Tatengue player for the next season of the National League. The experienced playmaker arrives after his time at Flamengo , from Brazil. Welcome, Franco.”
In the comments, Mengão idols and fans wished the athlete luck. Olivinha, Balbi's longtime teammate, commented: "Good luck, brother." Fans' messages highlighted their affection for the number 6 : "Mago honored the Sacred Mantle," "I'll always be rooting for you! Thank you so much for everything."
Balbi left Flamengo amidst the roster overhaul. His departure was announced alongside those of Luan Rodrigues and Lucas Siewert , sparking criticism from fans. Many expected a more prominent farewell, befitting the playmaker's importance. "Is this all for Balbi?" asked one fan. Another demanded more recognition: "The farewell post for Balbi needs to be separate! The guy is such an idol."
Last season, Balbi lost his place and was a backup to Alexey Borges, who took over as the starting midfielder. Even so, the Argentine maintained his role as a technical leader and key figure within the red-and-black squad , with whom he won national and continental titles. Now, the "Magician," as he is affectionately known by fans, returns to his home country for a new chapter in his career.
The 24-year-old winger joins the red-black squad after standing out in Argentine basketball and promises to raise the level of the team led by Sergio Hernández
05 Ago 2025 | 19:33 |
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Flamengo Basketball has officially announced the arrival of another notable name for the 2025/26 season. This is Argentine winger Alex Negrete, 24 years old and 1.92m tall . With a notable stint at Instituto Córdoba in Argentina, the player is considered one of the greatest prospects in South American basketball and completes the group that will compete in major national and international competitions throughout the season.
Negrete was named the Best Young Player and Most Improved Player of the last Argentine championship. During the regular season, he led his team in scoring, averaging 13.66 points per game, along with 4.8 rebounds and a 15.5 efficiency rating.
His performance also stood out in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA), with 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game , helping Instituto Córdoba reach the Final Four, played at Maracanãzinho, the stage of the Rubro-Negro's title in the competition.
The young winger has already shared his first words as a Mengão athlete: " Hey, Nation! I'm very happy to say that I'm part of the Flamengo family . I'm very excited to wear the Manto and step onto the court for this basketball giant. See you soon!"
With Negrete's arrival, Flamengo 's roster for next season is complete. The season premiere will take place in September with the FIBA Intercontinental Championship in Singapore. The team will consist of Alexey Borges, Franco Baralle, Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete, Daniel Onwenu, Gui Deodato, Jhonatan Luz, Markeith Cummings, Kayo Gonçalves, Ruan Miranda, and Wesley Castro.
With home games in the second phase of the Basketball Development League, Mais Querido begins its journey against the northeastern tricolor
30 Jul 2025 | 14:00 |
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The second phase of the Basketball Development League (LDB), the main youth tournament in Brazilian basketball, began this Tuesday (29). The city of Rio de Janeiro hosts the clashes of group A.2 , with matches taking place at the Hélio Maurício gym, located at Flamengo's headquarters, in Gávea.
Flabasquete makes its competition debut this Wednesday (30), at 2 pm, against the Fortaleza team. The day's round started earlier, with CETAF facing Vasco/Tijuca at 9:30 am. This stage will be played until next Monday (5), with three games scheduled per day.
In addition to Flamengo, CETAF, Fortaleza, and Vasco/Tijuca, other teams also make up this group: Botafogo and UNIFACISA. The red-and-black club plays at home in this stage , after having participated in the first stage in São Paulo, at Paulistano.
Organized by the National Basketball League (LNB) in partnership with the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) , the LDB's main purpose is to develop young athletes and strengthen the sport's youth ranks. The competition has been an important showcase for discovering new talent.
Flamengo's squad boasts promising young players such as Renato Nascimento, Leonardo Amorim Sihman, Bruno Gusmão, Jonathas Lira, Matheus Gueiros, Matheus Leoni, Anthony Reyes, Yan Marun, Israel Atademo, Emanuel Fernandes, Lucas Milchevski, and Crysthian Pena. The team is led by coach Christiano Pereira.
FlaBasquete idol announces new work and calls on red-and-black fans to support his new venture in the digital environment
26 Jul 2025 | 19:00 |
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A perennial Flamengo basketball idol, Olivinha continues to demonstrate his charisma and strong connection with the Flamengo fans —now also off the court. The former power forward launched his YouTube channel and invited fans to subscribe to follow a new phase of his career.
"Anyone who can subscribe to the channel will be a huge help. I already did a live stream today, but I want to start doing it more often . I want to talk about sports, Flamengo, video games, and whatever we want to talk about. Subscribe, everyone," Olivinha said in a social media post .
On the channel, the former player promises to cover a variety of topics, with a focus on the world of Flamengo, but also covering sports in general, video games, and everyday topics . The goal is to create a lighthearted, interactive environment that reflects the nation.
For those who watched Olivinha in the gyms, this is an opportunity to get to know him even better —now on a new stage, but with the same passion he always had for wearing the Sacred Mantle. To date, the historic number 16's channel has 330 subscribers.
Hired after excelling at Uberlândia, Olivinha quickly became one of the biggest names in red-and-black basketball . During his first stint, he won over the fans with his dedication, tactical intelligence, and team spirit. After a brief absence, he returned in 2012 and actively participated in the club's most successful run in the sport's history.
With Olivinha on the court, Flamengo lifted important trophies, such as:
In addition to his achievements, he was a captain, a role model for younger players, and a leader. Off the court, he always cultivated an image marked by humility, good humor, and a strong social media presence —virtues he will now bring to his YouTube channel.
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