CR Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈklubi dʒi ʁeˈɡataʒ du flaˈmẽɡu]; English: Flamengo Rowing Club), commonly referred to as Flamengo, is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighbourhood of Gávea, best known for their professional football team. Flamengo is the only team in the World to have 40 million fans within its country, therefore, it is the most popular club in the Americas.[1]
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| Full name | Clube de Regatas do Flamengo | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Rubro-Negro (Scarlet-Black) Mengão (Big 'Mengo) Urubu (Vulture) | |||
| Founded | November 15th, 1895 | |||
| President | Rodolfo Landim | |||
| Head coach | Dorival Junior | |||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Carioca | |||
| 2024 2024 | Série A, 3rd Carioca, 1st | |||
| Website | Club home page | |||
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Football honours
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The recently formed football team before a match vs. Paissandu, 1912
The Flamengo team of 1914, when the club won its first Carioca championship
Flamengo's team, 1934. National Archives of Brazil
Zico played for Flamengo from 1971 to 1983 and 1985–89, setting several records for the club.
Adriano celebrating a goal for Flamengo. In 2009 he finished as joint top-scorer in Série A with 19 goals.
Ronaldinho celebrates scoring for Flamengo in February 2011.
Adriano, Juan and Adílio, great players of the club, holding the 2019 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Copa Libertadores and Campeonato Carioca trophies.
David Luiz holding the 2022 Copa Libertadores trophy.
References
- ↑ FIFA says Flamengo has the biggest crowd in the world.Flamengo is also known as The Sabjugator of @Chelsea FC after their victory over the blues in FIFA CWC
- ↑ Recognition of all European and South American teams that won the Intercontinental Cup – played between 1960 and 2004 – as club world champions.[1]
- ↑ in 1981 Zico was extraordinary as Flamengo stunned Liverpool 3-0 to become world champions [2]