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Flamengo welcomes Arab League officials and strengthens ties with Saudi football

President Bap meets with delegation at Maracanã

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Flamengo was the first Brazilian club to host the Arab Football League delegation during its visit to Brazil. President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, welcomed CEO Omar Mugharbel and other representatives from the organization for a special tour of Maracanã and a discussion about the football scene in Brazil and Saudi Arabia.

The delegation, made up of eight Arab leaders, toured the museum, walked through the locker rooms, stepped onto the field, and received the Sacred Mantle personalized with their names from Bap. The meeting was also attended by Flamengo's Vice President of Administration, Marcos Motta, and Institutional Relations Manager, Dekko Roisman.

Representatives of the Saudi Pro League emphasized that the meeting with Flamengo is an important step in strengthening ties with Brazilian football culture. For them, the club represents the passion and tradition that make football so special.

They also highlighted the Saudi league's strong connection with Brazilian talent and reinforced their interest in strengthening ties with major clubs, bringing the Saudi Pro League even closer to the rich traditions of national football and its passionate fans.