Flamengo's Brazil forward Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, was suspended for two years for attempted fraud during a doping test last year, a Brazilian sports court said on Monday.... more »
Fuelled by past disappointments at the World Cup, Neymar has been preparing for a long time to make sure he is in peak condition to lead Brazil into this year's tournament in Qatar.... more »
Brazilian giants Flamengo announced on Wednesday that Paulo Sousa is their new coach, just hours after he paid a release clause to quit his job as coach of Poland's national team.... more »
Title-holders Palmeiras face 2019 champions Flamengo on Saturday in the final of the Copa Libertadores, an all-Brazilian affair that will cement the winner's claim as the country's best team of the past half-decade.... more »
Flamengo are just one win away from a second Copa Libertadores title in two years after defeating Ecuador's Barcelona SC 2-0 on Wednesday to set-up an all-Brazilian final against holders Palmeiras.... more »
Marseille confirmed the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Gerson on a five-year contract three weeks after announcing an agreement with his club Flamengo.... more »
Brazilian champions Flamengo appointed former national team goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni as the club's new coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Domenec Torrent, a long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola.... more »
Reigning Brazilian and South American champions Flamengo said Monday they had sacked coach Domenec Torrent, after the long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola capped a lukewarm start with two humiliating defeats in a row.... more »
A court issued an injunction Saturday suspending an upcoming Brazilian league match after at least 19 players and the coach at top club Flamengo tested positive for coronavirus.... more »
Domenec Torrent, a long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola, announced on Friday that he had signed with reigning Brazilian and South American champions Flamengo.... more »
After a three-month hiatus for the coronavirus pandemic, football returned to South America Thursday in Brazil, with a Rio de Janeiro state tournament match, though some clubs and fans insist it is too soon.... more »
Flamengo's Copa Libertadores hero Gabriel Barbosa has signed a permanent deal to keep him in Rio de Janeiro until 2024, the Brazilian club said on Tuesday.... more »
Roberto Firmino was again the hero for Liverpool as the forward's extra-time goal allowed Jurgen Klopp's side to beat Flamengo 1-0 in the Club World Cup final in Doha on Saturday and lift the trophy for the first time.... more »
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to suggestions the Club World Cup doesn't matter by insisting Saturday's final against Flamengo represents a "massive opportunity" for the Anfield club.... more »
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Virgil van Dijk will be fit to play in Saturday's Club World Cup final against Flamengo after the Dutchman missed their semi-final.... more »
Jurgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool during four years in charge has been transformative, but the man in the opposing dugout in Saturday's Club World Cup final has needed just a few short months to make history at Flamengo.... more »
Bruno Henrique scored one goal and made two more to book Flamengo's place in the final of the Club World Cup as the Brazilian giants came from behind to beat Asian champions Al Hilal 3-1 in Doha on Tuesday.... more »
South America's football authority said Tuesday that violent protests in Chile had forced it to switch the venue for this month's Copa Libertadores final from Santiago to Lima.... more »
Hotshot Gabriel Barbosa scored a brace as Flamengo hammered fellow Brazilians Gremio 5-0 on Wednesday to secure a place in the Copa Libertadores final against Argentine holders River Plate.... more »
Police in Brazil arrested 19 people in an operation targeting supposed Flamengo football supporters allegedly planning to run amok during this week's Liberators Cup semi-final against Gremio at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium, officials said.... more »