The team thanks the support of all the red-black fans

Fred takes the trophy towards the fans (Credit: Thiago Barros)\ Lancenet\ CRAQUE DO FUTURO\

The attendance for the second leg of the Carioca final at Maracanãzinho was 1.479. Basketball fans don't come close to Flamengo's record attendance in the Brazilian soccer championship, with over 87 at Maracanã, but the passion and energy that comes from the stands are essential for players in both sports. The Flamengo fans put on another show and were crucial to the team's third championship.

- This title is theirs - says Duda, after winning the third basketball championship.

The player, who has a strong identification with the red-black fans, and who is a self-confessed supporter of the Club, was moved by the triumph, and dedicated the victory to the Flamengo fans, who were the majority at Maracanãzinho.

"These fans are amazing. They always support us, and now they're celebrating. This title is theirs," he said.

Visibly one of the most excited about the title, the championship's standout player, Marcelinho, threw his shirt to the fans, sang "Tema da Vitória", the club's anthem, cried, and revealed his emotion in winning his first title for his beloved club.

"There's nothing to say right now. It's so emotional to win the title with the club I love," he celebrated.

Coach Paulo Chupeta also dedicated the victory to Flamengo fans and emphasized the importance of celebrating without violence and confusion.

"This is our sixth player. Look how beautiful it is to see them (the fans) so happy, having a beautiful party like this without violence," said the coach.

Center Coloneze, who suffered a cut on his chin during the game, said that the fans were worth giving their all on the court. He added that the team is grateful for their unconditional support throughout the championship.

"For this crowd, it's worth literally leaving your blood on the court. We have to thank everyone who showed up to support us," said the number 45, who took the opportunity to taunt Vasco. "And there's no way around it, they're runners-up again," he joked.

The Flamengo fans, who celebrated and cheered the team on during the final, were the overwhelming majority in the gym and agreed with Coloneze. At the end of the game, in addition to the chants of "three-time champion," there were the traditional taunts against Vasco fans. The new hit, chanted by the fans, was "Cry, Universe, the dream is over! I am the champion!" In addition to the old taunt regarding runner-up finishes, for Flamengo fans, Vasco is "runner-up forever."