Fans rally to save Flamengo’s historic collection left by Dudu Vinicius

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·18. September 2025

Fans rally to save Flamengo’s historic collection left by Dudu Vinicius

Flamengo collector and advisor, Dudu Vinicius, passed away in June 2024

The legacy of Dudu Vinicius, one of the greatest collectors in the history of Flamengo, is on the verge of officially becoming a heritage of the club. Throughout his life, the advisor of Mengão gathered a private collection of approximately 22,000 pieces, including photos, documents, and extremely rare objects that tell the red-black trajectory.

Dudu's material is valued in millions of reais and represents one of the largest historical sets ever assembled about Flamengo. To prevent this treasure from being lost, fans and admirers have started an online fundraising campaign, through the link vakinha.com.br/5727896.

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The idea is to acquire the lots of the collection and officially donate them to the club. The first, under negotiation, has 70 pieces, but the final goal is to ensure the full preservation of the collection. Each contribution, according to the organizers, is considered fundamental for the memory of Flamengo to be preserved as eternal heritage, accessible to future generations.

"Who is Flamengo knows: history is also a title", affirm those responsible for the initiative in tribute to Dudu, emphasizing that each fan can help transform passion into concrete action for the preservation of the club's identity.

WHO WAS DUDU VINICIUS?

In summary, advisor, curator of the museum, and greatest collector in the history of Flamengo, Eduardo Vinicius passed away at the end of June 2024. Thus, 'Dudu' or 'Chato' for close ones, the red-black was honored with a minute of silence in a game at Maracanã, in addition to a note released by the club.

"The Flamengo Regatta Club and the Flamengo Museum deeply regret the passing of the great red-black Eduardo Vinicius. Curator of the museum, he devoted his life to the preservation of the Club's memory. Honorary member, Eduardo was the greatest collector in Flamengo's history. His collection includes more than 22,000 items related to the Club, such as shirts, tickets, pennants, photos, documents, etc. He attended regattas, gyms, and stadiums. He was with Flamengo everywhere. And Flamengo was always with him, close, in his collection, memories, and friendships. He left a great legacy for the Club immortalized in the form of a museum. The #CRF and the Flamengo Museum sympathize with family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Dudu".

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