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Flamengo to Play Against Botafogo on Carnival Sunday for the Campeonato Carioca

Carnival is widely considered the most anticipated holiday and popular festival in Brazil. Therefore, it's no different among athletes. Filipe Luís answered on Tuesday (10) whether the professionals from Flamengo will have time off to celebrate.

— I think football is the absolute priority in my life. Flamengo is a priority for us, even above our families. Carnival is a festival for the people who can enjoy it, but for the players, while they have commitments, football is always the priority -, highlighted Filipe Luís in a press conference.

When Did Filipe Luís Mention Carnival?

The press conference took place after Fla defeated Vitória 2-1 at Barradão. Pulgar and Cebolinha scored for the Most Beloved, while Matheuzinho scored for the home team in the third round of the Brasileirão.

What is Filipe Luís's Flamengo Schedule During Carnival Week?

On Sunday (15), Flamengo has a classic match against Botafogo at Engenhão for the Campeonato Carioca. On Thursday (19), the Most Beloved travels to Argentina to face Lanús (ARG) for the first leg of the Recopa.

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What Time is the Classic Match?

Thus, without the red-black block party, Fla and Botafogo play from 5:30 PM (Brasília time). Therefore, Coluna do Fla covers all the details of the Campeonato Carioca quarterfinals.

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