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Flamengo announced this Sunday (7) the death of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches, one of the most remarkable presidents in the club's history . The lawyer commanded the Mais Querido between 1980 and 1983, a period considered as the “golden years” of Rubro-Negro. He was 88 years old.

Official note: "His administration consolidated Flamengo as a national and global power"

NOTE OF CONDOLENCE FROM FLAMENGO

“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo expresses its deepest condolences on the death of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches , president of the club between December 18, 1980 and August 14, 1983.

A respected lawyer and passionate Flamengo fan, Dunshee de Abranches led the club through one of the most successful periods in its history. Under his leadership, Flamengo won the 1981 Campeonato Carioca, the Copa Libertadores da América, and the Interclub World Cup in the same year , as well as the 1982 and 1983 Brazilian Championships.

His administration consolidated Flamengo as a national and global power.

In this time of mourning, Flamengo stands in solidarity with family, friends, and the entire Red-Black Nation, thanking Dunshee de Abranches for his legacy of achievements and passion. His memory will forever live on in the history of the Most Beloved .

THE TRAJECTORY IN COMMAND OF FLAMENGO

During his time as president, Antônio Augusto Dunshee led the club through a period of glory that marked generations. These were historic achievements:

• 1981 Carioca Championship
• 1981 Copa Libertadores da América
• 1981 Club World Cup
• 1982 and 1983 Brazilian Championships

In addition to the titles, his name was also linked to the sale of Zico to Udinese (ITA) in July 1983 for around 4 million dollars, a value that, adjusted for inflation, is equivalent to approximately R$21.6 million. Antônio Augusto was the father of Rodrigo Dunshee, the candidate defeated by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, in the club's last election.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

While mourning the loss of one of its great leaders, Flamengo continues its preparations for the rest of the season . The next match will be on Sunday (14), against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Flamengo hasn't played since a 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31st, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. After an intense sequence of matches since before the Club World Cup, Filipe Luís's team will finally have a breather in the calendar .

FIFA DATE GUARANTEES RELIEF TO THE SQUAD

The break is due to the FIFA Date, which interrupts the national championships between September 1st and 10th for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers . There was an expectation that the elimination in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG would create space between the commitments, but the change in the calendar promoted by the CBF will reduce the gaps between games of the Mais Querido.

This will give the coaching staff more time to work on the physical and tactical aspects of the squad, as well as recover key players for the September marathon , which includes decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

Flamengo returns to the field only next Sunday (14), when it faces Juventude, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão . The match will be played at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, at 4 pm (Brasília time).

FLA PLAYERS CALLED UP

Among Flamengo 's players on international duty, Arrascaeta stood out, scoring a stunning goal and playing a key role in Uruguay's victory over Peru . Varela also shone, providing an assist and contributing to another goal. Plata only came on in the second half against Paraguay. Viña, Samuel Lino, and Carrascal did not play.

Everyone still has commitments for the 18th round of the South American Qualifiers:

• Ecuador vs Argentina – 09/09, 8pm – Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
• Chile x Uruguay – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Estadio Nacional de Chile
• Bolivia vs. Brazil – September 9, 8:30 p.m. – El Alto Municipal Stadium
• Venezuela x Colombia – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Monumental de Maturín

Carlo Ancelotti made another change to the Brazilian national team. Following Kaio Jorge's injury, the Italian coach called up Andreas Pereira to fill his spot. The midfielder, recently signed by Palmeiras, has yet to make his debut for the São Paulo club and is only expected to wear the green and white jersey after the FIFA International Day .

MILLY LACOMBE SEES BENEFIT TO FLAMENGO

Milly Lacombe on Andreas Pereira's call-up: "Good news for Flamengo"

The call-up was analyzed by Milly Lacombe, who raised doubts about Ancelotti's true purpose in making the selection. For the journalist, Andreas's direct departure for a game at the altitude of El Alto, against Bolivia, can be seen as both an opportunity and a detriment to the player .

"It's that kind of call-up where you don't know if Ancelotti is a fan or a hater. He wasn't in the first game, which was the most relaxed. Now he'll have to climb 4,000 meters and play in thin air ," he commented to UOL News.

Milly also linked Kaio Jorge's injury and Andreas' call-up to a supposed advantage for Flamengo : "Cruzeiro is out, because the national team has already injured Kaio Jorge. Good news for Flamengo, since Cruzeiro and Palmeiras are hot on their heels in the fight for the Brasileirão title ," the journalist concluded.

FLAMENGO HAS CALLED UP

Despite the journalist's mention, it is worth remembering that Ancelotti has already called up several red-black athletes in his first list at the helm of Brazil , having been the team that provided the most players in the FIFA Data in May: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Wesley and Gerson.

Alex Sandro was called up again in the current squad, but was ruled out due to injury. Following Matheus Cunha's injury, Samuel Lino , Flamengo's summer signing, was called up as a replacement . Wesley also appears, but now as a Roma player. Danilo is still recovering from his injuries, and Gerson has been relegated, having not played 90 minutes since the trip to Russia and being a substitute in the last match.

LAST CHALLENGE IN THE QUALIFIERS

The Brazilian National Team faces Bolivia this Tuesday (9), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in El Alto, in the final round of the Qualifiers. Already qualified, Ancelotti's team uses the last games as a period of observation and adjustments for the World Cup.