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CR Flamengo 

Full name Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
  • Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈklubi dʒi ʁeˈɡataʒ du flaˈmẽɡu]; English: Flamengo Rowing Club), more commonly referred to as simply Flamengo, is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Gávea, best known for their professional football team.
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  • The club was first established in 1895 specifically as a rowing club and did not play their first official football match until 1912.
  • Flamengo's traditional uniform features red and black striped shirts with white shorts, and red and black striped socks.
  • Flamengo has typically played their home matches in the Maracanã, the national stadium of Brazil, since its completion in 1950, with some exceptions in recent years.
  • Since 1969, the vulture (Portuguese: urubu) has been the most recognized mascot of Flamengo.
Nickname(s) Rubro-Negro (Scarlet-Black)
Mengão (Big 'Mengo)
Urubu (Vulture)
Founded November 17, 1895; 126 years ago (Rowing Club)
December 24, 1911; 110 years ago (Football Department)
Stadium Maracanã
Capacity 78,838
Coordinates
22°54′43.80″S 43°13′48.59″W
President Rodolfo Landim
Head coach Dorival Júnior
League Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Campeonato Carioca
2021 Série A, 2nd of 20
2021 Carioca, 1st of 16 (champions)