Flamengo

Fluminense Fluminense and Sao Paulo were both big winners in the opening round of the Brazil Serie A over the weekend.

Vinicius Junior, who will officially become a Real Madrid player next year, has been praised by Flamengo boss Reinaldo Rueda.

Vasco da Gama Relegation-threatened Vasco da Gama have been eliminated in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals on away goals by Goias.

Chelsea Chelsea have reportedly put Inter Milan's Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa at the top of their shopping list this month.

Camilo Mayada equalised with three minutes remaining as visiting River Plate drew 2-2 against Flamengo on Wednesday.

Botafogo Two-time Brazilian Serie A champions Botafogo were relegated to the country's second-tier competition on Sunday.

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Flamengo coach Reinaldo Rueda confirmed forward Vinicius Junior would miss Brazil's Under-17 World Cup campaign.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have maintained their lead at the top of the Brazil Serie A, while reigning champions Fluminense broke their winless streak.