Flamengo today: top Flamengo news this Wednesday, 15/04/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the Rubro-Negro news highlights for this April 15

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo news this Wednesday (15). That is because the sports media has been covering relevant news about the Rubro-Negro, who are preparing for their next Libertadores match.

Find out where to watch Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín in the Libertadores

This Thursday (16), Flamengo return to the pitch to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the 2026 Libertadores. The second round of the tournament’s group stage kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). So, who will broadcast the match?

In short, the Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín match will not be broadcast on free-to-air TV. That is because Rede Globo will not air the clash. However, the match will be shown on ESPN, on pay TV, as well as on Disney+ via streaming.

Flamengo decides Léo Pereira’s future

Center back Léo Pereira has been having a spectacular season in a Flamengo shirt. Given this situation, the Rubro-Negro have already started planning the contract renewal process for the number 4.

Meanwhile, Flamengo will begin talks to extend Léo Pereira’s contract. Initially, the Rubro-Negro’s idea is to offer the center back a deal through 2028, with the possibility of extending it to 2029. In addition, if he accepts the proposed term, the defender will also receive a salary increase.

Flamengo taunts Vasco after the rival’s relegation

“Arerê, Vasco are going to play in Série B.” Flamengo fans have often sung this chant in stadiums after their rival’s four relegations in football. However, on Tuesday (14), the song was ‘borrowed’ for the basketball court, with the São Januário team’s downfall after a defeat at Maracanãzinho in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).

Flamengo, of course, did not miss the chance to mock Vasco. On the official page of the Rubro-Negro, the club wrote: “I’ll start and you finish it from there: ARERÊÊÊÊÊ…”. In addition, the message is illustrated by a video with a Woody Woodpecker meme, in which the character falls down a waterfall. In the comments, of course, the fans completed the song: “Vasco are going to play in Série B”.

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