Brazil awoke in mourning after news of a plane crash involving 81 people on a flight in Colombia carrying the squad and coaching staff of Chapecoense, the Copa Sudamericana finalist, as well as several journalists, some linked to Flamengo's day-to-day operations. The trip to the first game of the highly anticipated trophy final was interrupted by a tragedy that shook everyone. Flamengo extends its condolences and wishes strength to the affected families, especially those of coach Caio Junior, players Arthur Maia, Cleber Santana, and Marcelo, and former player and commentator Mário Sérgio, all of whom have defended the Sacred Mantle.
Midfielder Arthur Maia, named after Zico, fulfilled a childhood dream when he arrived at Gávea. The then 22-year-old player came on loan from Vitória and played for the Mais Querido for seven months, leaving in July 2015. In 22 appearances for the Manto, the Alagoas native scored two goals and saw his favorite team win 12 times, draw five, and lose only five.
Also a midfielder, Pernambuco native Cleber Santana played for Flamengo in 2012 and 2013. He played for Flamengo in 23 matches and also witnessed few defeats for the Red-Blacks: 12 wins, eight draws, and only three losses. During his time there, the midfielder scored four goals for the club. In Europe, he played for Atlético Madrid and Mallorca.
A native of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, defender Marcelo stood out for Volta Redonda in 2014 and was signed by Flamengo that year. He stayed until the end of 2015, making 34 appearances and scoring one goal.
Coach and former athlete Caio Junior, Luis Carlos Saroli, from Cascavel, Paraná, led the club in the 2008 season and stood out on the national football scene by qualifying the Paraná team for its first Copa Libertadores da América, two years earlier.
Former athlete, coach, and former FOX Sports commentator, Mário Sérgio, one of Vitória's greatest idols and one of the best players in Brazilian football, began his career on the pitch with Flamengo from 1969 to 1971, after playing futsal for Fluminense. His strong personality and laid-back style caused friction with the strict coach Yustrich, resulting in his transfer to the red-and-black Bahia club. He has three goals in 12 appearances for the club.
Midfielder Arthur Maia, named after Zico, fulfilled a childhood dream when he arrived at Gávea. The then 22-year-old player came on loan from Vitória and played for the Mais Querido for seven months, leaving in July 2015. In 22 appearances for the Manto, the Alagoas native scored two goals and saw his favorite team win 12 times, draw five, and lose only five.
Also a midfielder, Pernambuco native Cleber Santana played for Flamengo in 2012 and 2013. He played for Flamengo in 23 matches and also witnessed few defeats for the Red-Blacks: 12 wins, eight draws, and only three losses. During his time there, the midfielder scored four goals for the club. In Europe, he played for Atlético Madrid and Mallorca.
A native of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, defender Marcelo stood out for Volta Redonda in 2014 and was signed by Flamengo that year. He stayed until the end of 2015, making 34 appearances and scoring one goal.
Coach and former athlete Caio Junior, Luis Carlos Saroli, from Cascavel, Paraná, led the club in the 2008 season and stood out on the national football scene by qualifying the Paraná team for its first Copa Libertadores da América, two years earlier.
Former athlete, coach, and former FOX Sports commentator, Mário Sérgio, one of Vitória's greatest idols and one of the best players in Brazilian football, began his career on the pitch with Flamengo from 1969 to 1971, after playing futsal for Fluminense. His strong personality and laid-back style caused friction with the strict coach Yustrich, resulting in his transfer to the red-and-black Bahia club. He has three goals in 12 appearances for the club.