Flamengo reiterated its desire to bring the South American Club League final to Rio de Janeiro, from November 24 to 28. The team secured its spot with two victories in the first phase (over Malvin, from Uruguay, and Inacap, from Chile), played between the 29th and 31st, in Santiago Del Estero, Argentina.

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The red-black board is in contact with ABASU (South American Basketball Association), studying a way to make the final hexagonal in Rio de Janeiro viable.

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"We are analyzing what rights and obligations we will have to fulfill to bring the final hexagonal to Rio. For us, it would be extremely important to have the support of the red-and-black fans in the title decision," said Flamengo's vice president of Olympic sports, Cristina Callou.

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In addition to Flamengo, Quimsa and Boca Juniors, from Argentina, and Franca have already secured their place in the final.

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