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OLIVINHA OPENS HIS HEART IN SAYING GOODBYE TO FLAMENGO: "I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT"

The "God of Race" retired from the courts last Thursday (13)

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

16 Jun 2024 | 07:44 |

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Last Thursday (13), Flamengo was beaten again by Franca and ended up being runner-up in the NBB. The match not only ended Mais Querido's season, but also marked the retirement of Olivinha, one of the greatest athletes in Rubro-Negro's history. After the match, the red-black idol commented on the moment and said goodbye.


"I already cried a lot, I almost cried again. The feeling of finishing is the best possible. I gave myself to the maximum on the court, not just on the court. Flamengo, but in all the clubs I've been to. It was an honor to be here, enjoying the sport, basketball is my life, without a doubt. I spent 30 years playing basketball, but the time comes for everyone. I'm in a lot of pain, I dedicated myself to the maximum", said Olivinha.


"I'm very proud of my career. I don't diminish in other places, but my career here at Flamengo is something I'm very proud of. great, for everything that happened. It's been 19 years here, the club where I stayed for most of my career, a club that I learned to love, that I have great respect for, a huge passion for. just thank you for everyone's support", commented the 'Deus da Raça'.


OLIVINHA'S PASSAGE AT FLAMENGO

Olivinha's career at Mais Querido began in 2002. After three spells With Rubro-Negro, the athlete won 25 titles with the club. During this period, he lifted 13 Cariocas, six Brazilians, three Super 8 Cups, two World Cups, one League of the Americas and one Champions League of the Americas.


LAST SEASON OF CAREER WITH TITLE

In In the last season of his career, Olivinha continued to win titles for Rubro-Negro. Mais Querido won the Carioca trophy after defeating Municipal in the decision. Finally, the "God of Race" lifted the Super 8 Cup, after overcoming Unifacisa.


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Flamengo TV is trying to buy the championship broadcast rights

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Flamengo wants to buy the broadcasting rights for the Intercontinental Basketball Cup from FIBA - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo TV
Flamengo wants to buy the broadcasting rights for the Intercontinental Basketball Cup from FIBA - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo TV

12 Set 2025 | 11:50 |

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FlaBasquete is in the final stages of preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be held in Singapore on September 18-19. Amid the preseason in Europe, the club is working to increase the visibility of the sport and is negotiating the broadcast of the matches on the official Flamengo TV channel .


According to journalist Enéas Lima of the Garrafão Rubro-Negro website, Flamengo is working on an agreement with FIBA to broadcast the games. A decision has not yet been made, but the organization's official website already provides a link to the debut against NBA G-League United .


TOURNAMENT FORMAT


The competition brings together clubs from different continents. Flamengo is in the same group as NBA G-League United (USA) and Illawarra Hawks (Australia) . On the other side are AlAhli SC (Libya), Unicaja (Spain), and Utsunomiya Brex (Japan). Flamengo begins its quest for its third title on September 18th against the North American team, and faces the Australians the following day.

FlaBasquete games in the Intercontinental Cup:


  • September 18 – 6:00 AM (Brasília time): NBA G-League United vs. Flamengo
  • September 19 – 6am (Brasília time): Illawarra Hawks vs Flamengo
PRE-SEASON IN EUROPE

Preparations began in Burgos, Spain, in early September. In the first friendly, Flamengo was defeated by San Pablo Burgos, 106 to 86. The team returns to the court this Friday (12), against San Sebastian, before traveling to Singapore.

FlaBasquete Schedule in Spain:

  • 07/09: Trip Rio → Madrid → Burgos
  • 08/09: Arrival in Burgos
  • 09/09: Training
  • 10/09: San Pablo x Flamengo
  • 11/09: Training
  • 12/09: San Sebastian x Flamengo
  • 13/09: Trip Burgos → Madrid
  • 14/09: Trip Madrid → Singapore



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Flabasquete faces a European team this Wednesday (10) in a friendly before the World Cup

The red-black squad arrives in Madrid for two preparatory games aiming to compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,

The FlaBasquete squad arrives in Madrid for friendly matches in preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore - photo: reproduction
The FlaBasquete squad arrives in Madrid for friendly matches in preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore - photo: reproduction

10 Set 2025 | 13:00 |

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The 2025/26 FlaBasquete season begins with a commitment outside the country. This Monday (8), the red-black delegation arrived in Madrid, Spain, to play two friendlies before the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , scheduled to take place between September 18 and 21, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.


Before boarding, last Saturday (6), Orgulho da Nação opened the doors of the Hélio Maurício gym, in Gávea, for an open training session that brought together hundreds of fans. After the activity, players and coaching staff thanked the Nation for its support , taking photos and signing autographs.


FlaBasquete 's first match on Spanish soil will be this Wednesday (10), at 3 pm (Brasília time), against Burgos . On Friday (12), at the same time, the team returns to the court to face San Sebastian. The games serve as immediate preparation for the world tournament.


DEBUT IN THE INTERCONTINENTAL CUP

After the two friendlies, Flamengo heads to Singapore, where they will make their FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. (Brasília time) against G League United. The competition will feature continental champions and invited teams at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.


RED-BLACK DELEGATION

Point guards: Alexey Borges and Dee Bost.

Shooting guards: Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete and Daniel Onwenu.

Wings: Gui Deodato and Jhonatan.

Power forwards: Marketih Cummings and Kayo Gonçalves.

Pivots: Eric Buckner, Wesley Castro and Guilherme Hubner.


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FlaBasquete training session is packed before preseason trip

Mengão heads to Spain again, where he begins preparations for the NBB, BCLA and FIBA Club World Cup, seeking to return to the top.

Flamengo fans fill FlaBasquete's open training session before traveling to Spain - Photo: Paula Reis/Flamengo
Flamengo fans fill FlaBasquete's open training session before traveling to Spain - Photo: Paula Reis/Flamengo

07 Set 2025 | 15:46 |

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Flamengo continues its preparations for the official basketball season , which promises an intense calendar. Before heading to Spain, where it will carry out pre-season training and, subsequently, compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , the red-black squad received the affection of the Nation this Saturday (06).


The Hélio Maurício Gymnasium was packed with fans watching the morning's activities . After practice, the players welcomed the crowd with photos and autographs, strengthening their connection with the fans before the trip to the European continent.


WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO?


Flamengo will travel to Europe next Monday (08) and will begin training the following day. The first friendly will be on Wednesday (10), against San Pablo Burgos (ESP). Two days later, on Friday (12), the team will face San Sebastián (ESP).

Next, the red-and-black delegation travels to Singapore, where they will compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , a tournament in which the club is seeking its third championship. The Mais Querido won the title in 2014, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2022 , beating San Pablo Burgos.


WHAT WILL FLAMENGO'S SEASON BE LIKE?

After the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo faces a marathon of competitions throughout the year . The calendar includes the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Champions League of the Americas, and the Super 8 Cup, cementing another high-level season for the Pride of the Nation.


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