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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.
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