Esporte Clube Flamengo
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Esporte Clube Flamengo, or Flamengo as they are usually called, are a Brazilian football team from Teresina
in Piauí state
, founded on December 8, 1937. Their home stadium is the Albertão
, which has a maximum capacity of 60,000 people. They play in black and red shirts, black shorts and red and black socks. Flamengo has competed in the Série A
several times. Despite having the same name and colors, they should not be confused with the more well known and popular Flamengo
from Rio de Janeiro
.
16 times, making them the second most successful club in that competition.
Flamengo has competed in the Taça Brasil
twice. The first time was in 1965 when they were eliminated in the first round of the Northern Group by Sampaio Corrêa
. The club competed again in 1966, reaching the semifinal of the Northern Group of the competition where they were beaten by Paysandu
.
The club has also competed in the Série A
several times. Flamengo's first participation was in 1976
, when they were eliminated in the first stage. Flamengo finished in last place of their group in 1977
and in 1978
. After a year of absence from the championship, Flamengo returned in 1980
, being eliminated again in the first stage. Five years later
, the club competed again, finishing in eighth position of their group. Flamengo competed in the Copa João Havelange
, in 2000, reaching the Green Module's second stage. Flamengo competed in the Copa do Brasil
's first edition
, in which they were eliminated in the first round by Guarani
. The club competed in several other editions of the cup.
, located in Teresina
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 60,000 people and was inaugurated on August 26, 1973.
is known as Rivengo. The derby's first ever game was played on April 25, 1948 and ended 0 – 0.
Teresina
Teresina is the capital and most populous municipality in the Brazilian state of Piauí. It is located in North-central Piauí 366 km from the coast.It is therefore, the only capital in the Northeast that is not located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. With 814 439 inhabitants, it is the 19th...
in Piauí state
Piauí
Piauí is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country.Piauí has the shortest coastline of any of the non-landlocked Brazilian states at 66 km , and the capital, Teresina, is the only state capital in the north east to be located inland...
, founded on December 8, 1937. Their home stadium is the Albertão
Albertão
Estádio Governador Alberto Tavares Silva, also known as Albertão is a multi-purpose stadium in Teresina, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it is the home stadium of River Atlético Clube and Esporte Clube Flamengo. The stadium holds 44,200...
, which has a maximum capacity of 60,000 people. They play in black and red shirts, black shorts and red and black socks. Flamengo has competed in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
several times. Despite having the same name and colors, they should not be confused with the more well known and popular Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
.
History
Esporte Clube Flamengo were founded on December 8, 1937. The club has won the Campeonato PiauienseCampeonato Piauiense
The Campeonato Piauiense is the football league of the state of Piauí, Brazil. The competition is organized by the Piauí Football Federation.-Clubs:First Division*4 de Julho Esporte Clube*Barras Futebol Club...
16 times, making them the second most successful club in that competition.
Flamengo has competed in the Taça Brasil
Taça Brasil
The Taça Brasil was a Brazilian national football competition which was contested from 1959 to 1968. It is considered by many historians the most important football tournament in Brazil at the time and is compared, in importance level, to the current Campeonato Brasileiro.Bahia, Cruzeiro and...
twice. The first time was in 1965 when they were eliminated in the first round of the Northern Group by Sampaio Corrêa
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube, usually known as Sampaio Corrêa, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state, founded on March 25, 1923....
. The club competed again in 1966, reaching the semifinal of the Northern Group of the competition where they were beaten by Paysandu
Paysandu Sport Club
Paysandu Sport Club is a Brazilian football club located in Belém, Pará. Paysandu is also known as Papão da Curuzu because it won several titles in the 1940s and Curuzu from the name of the street where Paysandu's stadium sits.Paysandu is a club in Northern Brazil, having won 43 State Leagues, 1...
.
The club has also competed in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
several times. Flamengo's first participation was in 1976
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1976
The 1976 Campeonato Brasiliero was the sixth edition of Brazil's top football tournament for clubs. It was won by the holders Internacional, with Corinthians finishing as runners-up.-Final standings:-External links:*...
, when they were eliminated in the first stage. Flamengo finished in last place of their group in 1977
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1977
-Overview:It was performed in 62 teams, and São Paulo won the championship. This championship is notable for producing what is perhaps the only unbeaten runner-up in world football. Atlético had won all but three of its matches, which were drawn, but was to play a single final match against São...
and in 1978
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1978
-Overview:It was performed in 74 teams, and Guarani won the championship.-Final standings:-References:...
. After a year of absence from the championship, Flamengo returned in 1980
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1980
-Teams:Teams selected by record on previous state championship--Final standings:-References:...
, being eliminated again in the first stage. Five years later
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1985
-Overview:It was performed in 44 teams, and Coritiba won the championship.-Final standings:-References:...
, the club competed again, finishing in eighth position of their group. Flamengo competed in the Copa João Havelange
Copa João Havelange
Copa João Havelange was the 30th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. Due to legal complications, the championship was organized by Clube dos 13 instead of CBF, and was contested by 116 teams divided in modules, equivalent to their division -...
, in 2000, reaching the Green Module's second stage. Flamengo competed in the Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
's first edition
Copa do Brasil 1989
The Copa do Brasil 1989 was the 1st staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on July 19, 1989 and concluded on September 2, 1989 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio Olímpico Monumental in Porto Alegre, in which Grêmio lifted the trophy for the first time with a 2-1...
, in which they were eliminated in the first round by Guarani
Guarani Futebol Clube
Guarani Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club located in Campinas, São Paulo. Guarani is also known as Bugre, a popular term for an Indigenous Brazilian...
. The club competed in several other editions of the cup.
Achievements
- Campeonato PiauienseCampeonato PiauienseThe Campeonato Piauiense is the football league of the state of Piauí, Brazil. The competition is organized by the Piauí Football Federation.-Clubs:First Division*4 de Julho Esporte Clube*Barras Futebol Club...
: 17
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- 1939, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2003, 2009
Stadium
Flamengo play their home games at Estádio Governador Alberto Tavares Silva, commonly known as AlbertãoAlbertão
Estádio Governador Alberto Tavares Silva, also known as Albertão is a multi-purpose stadium in Teresina, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it is the home stadium of River Atlético Clube and Esporte Clube Flamengo. The stadium holds 44,200...
, located in Teresina
Teresina
Teresina is the capital and most populous municipality in the Brazilian state of Piauí. It is located in North-central Piauí 366 km from the coast.It is therefore, the only capital in the Northeast that is not located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. With 814 439 inhabitants, it is the 19th...
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 60,000 people and was inaugurated on August 26, 1973.
Rival
The rivalry between Flamengo and RiverRiver Atlético Clube
Ríver Atlético Clube, usually known simply as Ríver, is a Brazilian football club from Teresina, Piauí state.-History:On March 1, 1946, the club was founded by Ginásio Leão XIII students, commanded by the teacher Anilthon Soares...
is known as Rivengo. The derby's first ever game was played on April 25, 1948 and ended 0 – 0.