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Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian multi-sport club based in Rio de Janeiro, best known for its men's football team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian multi-sport club based in Rio de Janeiro, best known for its men's football team. Founded in 1895 as a rowing club, it is one of Brazil's most popular and successful sports institutions.

What it is

Flamengo is a multi-sport club founded on 15 November 1895 in the Flamengo neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro. It started as a rowing club and later added football and other sports. The club now fields teams in rowing, swimming, volleyball and basketball, among others.

Key details

Flamengo’s football team plays in the top Brazilian league (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A) and hosts matches at Maracanã Stadium. Its traditional colours are red and black (rubro-negro), and the club is commonly nicknamed Mengão. The current president is Rodolfo Landim.

Why it matters

Flamengo is widely described as one of Brazil’s most popular clubs. Its reach extends well beyond football, reflecting a multi-sport tradition that began with rowing. The club’s home base in Rio de Janeiro and its iconic Maracanã Stadium make it a major cultural and sporting force in Brazil.

In short

  • Founded in 1895 as a rowing club in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Best known for its football team, which plays at Maracanã Stadium.
  • A multi-sport organization with teams in rowing, swimming, volleyball, and basketball.
  • Identified by red and black colours and the nickname Mengão.

Quick questions

What is Clube de Regatas do Flamengo?
It is a Brazilian multi-sport club from Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team.
When was Flamengo founded?
It was founded on 15 November 1895 as a rowing club.
What are Flamengo's colours?
The traditional colours are red and black, often with white also included in club descriptions.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CR_Flamengo
    Supports: Founding as a rowing club, multi-sport nature, Rio de Janeiro base, football history.
  2. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo
    Supports: Founding date, colours, rivals, popularity, club identity.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/cr-flamengo/startseite/verein/614
    Supports: Official club name, address, founding date, membership figure.
  4. UOL Esporte — https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/enm/2022/11/15/flamengo-completa-127-anos-conheca-a-historia-de-fundacao-do-clube.htm
    Supports: Historical founding details and multi-sport expansion.
  5. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo — https://www.flamengo.com.br
    Supports: Official club identity and organizational information.