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Flamengo ended the year 2025 with six trophies despite not winning the Club World Cup

Flamengo's bid for a second world championship fell just short on Wednesday (17), but there is no reason for fans to feel ashamed, according to club legend Julio Cesar. For the former goalkeeper, the dominant phase of the beloved club will be long-lasting.

— It’s incredible to see Flamengo today, the way it is. What pride! Flamengo fans, enjoy it! Because truly, this moment will last, thanks to everything that has been built in recent years — emphasized the homegrown product of the Rubro-Negro youth academy, who adds:

— Filipe Luís, my friend, you have a brilliant future ahead of you. You are an amazing guy, I wish you all the luck in the world, even more. You’re already a hugely successful coach, despite being young — said Júlio César in a video posted on Instagram.

What did Flamengo do in Doha, Qatar?

At the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Mengão prevented PSG (FRA) from confirming their favoritism. So, Filipe Luís’s men never stopped running, not even in extra time.

Thus, the final ended in a 1-1 draw, leading to penalties. However, fatigue took its toll and the team from Rio missed four spot kicks. The decision, however, was still thrilling for the veteran idol.

— May there be more years like this one. And may other Brazilian clubs look to Flamengo as an example, so that the country has an increasingly competitive Brazilian Championship. Football lovers want to see competitiveness and a strong league. Congratulations to my Flamengo. Next year, there’s more to come — said the former goalkeeper.

How did Flamengo finish the 2025 season?

With the end of the Club World Cup, Flamengo closed out the 2025 cycle with the titles of the Supercopa, Carioca, Libertadores, Brasileirão, Dérbi das Américas, and Copa Challenger. Thus, the squad will begin their break, with the date for returning to training in 2026 yet to be determined.

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