Filipe Luís defends Flamengo fans over low Club World Cup turnout | OneFootball

Coach Regrets Low Attendance at Flamengo's Match in the World Cup, but Understands the Situation

Flamengo became nine-time Brazilian champions and four-time Libertadores champions in the 2025 season. Now, in pursuit of their second World Cup title, the Rubro-Negro is competing in the Intercontinental Cup in Qatar. Therefore, Filipe Luís defended the Flamengo fans for the low turnout at the games in Doha.

In a press conference, Filipe Luís admitted that it feels strange to play in empty stadiums. This is because the fans always show up wherever Flamengo plays. However, due to the proximity of the Libertadores to the World Cup, and the location of the Intercontinental, the coach highlighted the difficulty for fans to travel to Qatar.

— As I mentioned in the last press conference, it's strange because wherever Flamengo goes in South America, the fans always fill the stadium, as there have been many finals, there was a world cup in the middle of the year, but especially this Libertadores final, and the world cup right after -, he said, before adding:

— So, of course, many fans had to wait for the result of the Libertadores final to plan, and it's not exactly cheap to come here, so we understand that not all our fans are here, but we know they are supporting us in large numbers around the world, in Brazil -, he concluded.

What Was the Attendance at Flamengo's Debut in Qatar?

Used to filling the Maracanã and all South American stadiums, Flamengo had a much lower attendance at their debut in the Intercontinental Cup. This is because 7,108 fans attended the match against Cruz Azul (MEX) on Wednesday (10).

What's Next?

Now, Flamengo is preparing for the Intercontinental semifinal. This Saturday (13), the Most Beloved will face Pyramids (EGY) at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

Finally, the match will be broadcast by Rede Globo on open TV throughout Brazil. Additionally, SporTV on subscription TV, GETV on YouTube, as well as CazéTV, will also broadcast the participation of the Most Beloved in the Intercontinental Cup.

It is worth noting that, if they beat Pyramids, Flamengo will face PSG (FRA) in the grand final of the World Cup. The Intercontinental Cup final is scheduled for next Wednesday (17), also at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

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