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EVEN WITH FLUMINENSE'S VICTORY, FLAMENGO CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Flamengo, even so, remains the King of Rio.

04 Nov 2023 | 23:33 |

On Saturday, the 4th, Fluminense wrote a memorable page in its history by beating Boca Juniors in the Libertadores final, at the iconic Maracanã stadium. The game was exciting, full of twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats. It was Cano, with his goal in the first half, who opened the scoring for Fluminense, starting a match that would remain in the memory of everyone present.

Boca Juniors, however, did not let themselves be discouraged and he responded with Advíncula, who reduced Fluminense's advantage, balancing the confrontation even more. The final minutes of regulation time were filled with tension and anticipation, with both teams desperately searching for a goal that would take them to glory. The history of this epic final would only be written in extra time, when John Kennedy became Fluminense's hero, scoring the goal that gave the tricolor team the title. The stadium exploded with joy, and the fans celebrated the unprecedented achievement with passion.

However, even with Fluminense's victory in the Libertadores, Flamengo continues to be the King of Rio. This is due to the fact that that the Tricolor das Laranjeiras won its first Eternal Glory trophy, while Flamengo already boasts three Libertadores cups in its gallery of titles. Rubro-Negro is part of a select group of Brazilian teams that have the privilege of calling themselves three-time Libertadores champions.

The first time that Flamengo became Libertadores champions was in 1981. Cobreloa, from Chile was Mengão's opponent in this epic journey towards the title. The final was so intense and exciting that it took a series of three games to decide the winner. In the first match, at the legendary Maracanã, Zico, one of the greatest idols in the club's history, scored two goals, contributing to Flamengo's 2-1 victory.

In the second match, held in Santiago, in the Chile, the Chileans won 1-0, forcing a third clash. This third duel took place on a neutral ground, in Montevideo, Uruguay, and it was there that Zico shone once again, scoring the two winning goals for Flamengo, guaranteeing the 1981 Libertadores title. Flamengo had to wait almost four decades to raise the Libertadores cup again. This magical moment happened in 2019, when Flamengo won its second championship in epic fashion. In the unique final against River Plate, Gabigol became the hero of the red and black fans. Flamengo was losing until the final minutes of the decision, but Gabigol, known as the "Predestinado", scored the equalizer in the 89th minute. Three minutes later, he scored the turning goal, guaranteeing the second Libertadores cup for Flamengo.

Three years after that memorable triumph, America was once again dyed red and black. In the decision against Athletico, Gabigol's star shone again. The striker scored the only goal of the game at the end of the first half, sealing the victory and the third Libertadores title for Flamengo. With this achievement, Flamengo solidified its position as three-time Libertadores champions, an honor shared by only a select group of Brazilian teams. The club joins Palmeiras, Santos, Grêmio and São Paulo as one of the few to win Glória Eterna so many times on Brazilian soil. Thus, Brazilian football continues to be marked by great moments, historic achievements and exciting rivalries, making the sport a passion that unites the country. Flamengo, with its tradition in the Libertadores, remains one of the protagonists of this rich and exciting narrative.

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Atenção: Flamengo encaminha venda de Wallace Yan para time da série A

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Negociado com o Bragantino, Wallace Yan rende milhões ao Flamengo mas deixa lacuna no ataque rubro-negro - foto: reprodução

14 Jan 2026 | 21:16 |

Flamengo continua ativo nos bastidores para ajustar o elenco para a sequência da temporada 2026. A mais nova movimentação do Departamento de Futebol é a saída definitiva do atacante Wallace Yan. O jovem, formado nas categorias de base do clube, teve sua venda encaminhada para o Red Bull Bragantino, rival direto do Rubro-Negro na disputa da Série A do Campeonato Brasileiro.

A negociação está em estágio final, restando apenas detalhes burocráticos para o anúncio oficial. O acordo entre os clubes já foi selado, faltando agora a assinatura do contrato por parte do atleta para formalizar a transferência para a equipe do interior paulista.

VALORES MILIONÁRIOS

Segundo informações divulgadas pelo jornalista Benjamin Back, o modelo de negócio envolve a venda majoritária dos direitos do jogador. O Flamengo aceitou negociar 70% do passe de Wallace Yan, optando por manter 30% sob seu domínio. Essa estratégia visa garantir uma fatia significativa de lucro em uma eventual venda futura do atleta para o futebol europeu, considerando o potencial de valorização no projeto da Red Bull.

Em relação às cifras, o jornalista Gabriel Reis (do canal Paparazzo Rubro-Negro) apurou que a transação gira em torno de 10 a 12 milhões de euros. Convertendo para a moeda nacional, o montante aproxima-se da casa dos R$ 70 milhões. O jogador, inclusive, já estaria organizando sua mudança para Bragança Paulista, indicando que o desfecho deve ocorrer nos próximos dias.

FLA LIGA ALERTA NO ATAQUE

A venda de Wallace Yan impacta diretamente o planejamento do ataque rubro-negro para 2026. Com a saída do jovem, o elenco vê as opções para a referência ofensiva, o tradicional camisa 9, ficarem escassas. Atualmente, o técnico conta apenas com Pedro como centroavante de ofício e Bruno Henrique, que pode atuar improvisado na função de falso 9.

EVEN WITH FLUMINENSE'S VICTORY, FLAMENGO CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER IN RIO DE JANEIRO