OFFICIAL NOTE

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo condemns the regrettable events that occurred today at the club's headquarters during the professional football team's training session.

These acts of violence and vandalism were carried out by individuals who do not represent the entire group of red-and-black fans, who invaded the club and threatened players, directors, members and journalists.

Flamengo's fans are part of the Cultural Heritage of the City of Rio de Janeiro and do not welcome these elements.

This is a police matter and the club's board will take all necessary measures to ensure that these unfortunate events do not happen again.

Rio de Janeiro, August 5, 2008

CRFlamengo Board of Directors