Club History
14 entries in the Flamengo compendium.
Arrival of Zico at the Club (1971)O mais querido do BrasilEstablishment of Football Department (1911)From the calm waters of rowing to the roaring pitch, a football empire was born.Founding of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1895)O mais querido do BrasilMaracanã Stadium Tenancy EraFlamengo's home since 1950, scene of record crowds and Zico's 333 goals.1980 Brazilian Championship TitleFlamengo's first Brazilian championship, won in a controversial 1980 final against Atlético Mineiro.ZicoConsidered the greatest player in Flamengo's history: 731 games across two spells, 1971–1983 and 1985–1989.JúniorMaestro Júnior: Flamengo's record appearance holder and Brazilian football legend.1912 Football FoundationTen players who left Fluminense founded Flamengo's football department; it played its first match in 1912.Maracanã StadiumThe iconic home of Brazilian football, where history and passion meet.Golden Generation 1980s1978–1983: three state titles in a row, three national titles, and the 1981 Libertadores and Intercontinental…Clube de Regatas do FlamengoFounded as a rowing club in 1895, now Brazil's most popular and richest football club.Ademir da GuiaO Divino: Palmeiras legend and midfield maestro.The First Golden Age under Zizinho (1930s-40s)Professionalism, Leônidas, Domingos da Guia and Zizinho made Flamengo the country's most popular club.The Financial Crisis of the Early 1990sAfter the 1992 league title Flamengo fell into a long financial crisis.
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