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·29 October 2025

Flamengo idol stuns fans with bombshell before Racing clash

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What was the statement made by Marcelinho Machado, former Flamengo basketball player?


Former player and idol of Flamengo, Marcelinho Machado made a big announcement this Tuesday (28). The ex-athlete has decided to create basketball content on social media, aiming to address topics related to the sport, especially those connected to Rubro-Negro.

In addition, Marcelinho Machado’s initiative aims to cover a variety of topics, including the NBA, the world’s top basketball league. Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) are also included in the package.


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What did Marcelinho Machado say on social media?

“I’m going to start creating content about basketball. It could be NBA, NBB, the national team, whatever is happening in the world of the orange ball,” posted Marcelinho Machado on social media.

What is the story of Marcelinho Machado?

Marcelinho made history in basketball, especially with Flamengo, where he played from 2007 to 2018. During his time wearing the Sacred Mantle, the former player won six national championships, the Liga das Américas, and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 2014.

Finally, the ex-athlete achieved ten consecutive Campeonato Carioca titles and five Novo Basquete Brasil championships. In other words, Marcelinho is one of the greatest idols in the history of Rubro-Negro basketball.

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