Flamengo player enjoys break and attends Brazil v Panama match | OneFootball

Saúl watched the Brazil vs. Panama match at the Maracanã

The Brazil National Team beat Panama this Sunday (31), 6-2, in a friendly as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. On vacation from Flamengo, Saúl Ñíguez took the opportunity to show up at the Maracanã. The Spaniard also praised his teammates who are representing Brazil.

— It’s my first time here (at the Maracanã while on vacation). I want to enjoy the match, the game, see all my teammates, and wish them the best in the World Cup. Thanks to the club, we’ve put together a plan for me to come back in the best possible way, to be pain-free and able to dedicate myself 100% — said Saúl.

What is Saúl’s situation at Flamengo?

Saúl began dealing with heel pain in the final stretch of the 2025 season. As a result, at the end of the year, the midfielder spoke with Flamengo’s Medical Department, and together they decided the player would undergo surgery.

As a result, Saúl was sidelined for more than four months. Therefore, the Spaniard intends to use the World Cup break to regain his best physical form.

What are Saúl’s numbers at Flamengo?

Saúl joined Flamengo in July 2025 on a free transfer, after terminating his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). In total, the midfielder played 33 matches in the red-and-black shirt, recording three assists. In addition, the Spaniard was part of the title-winning squads in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

After the win over Coritiba on Saturday (30), the Flamengo squad was given time off due to the break in the schedule caused by the World Cup. Mengão’s next match in 2026 is scheduled for July 22, against Chapecoense, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Before that, however, Flamengo will hold a preseason camp in Portugal, including three friendlies. There, the Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica (POR).

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