Flamengo today: catch up on the main Flamengo news this Monday, 12/01/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the red-black news on January 12

The Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about Flamengo this Monday (12). This is because the sports news has been covering relevant news about the Red-Black, which debuted with a draw in the Carioca.

With a great goal by Iago, Flamengo draws with Portuguesa in the Carioca 2026 debut

Flamengo started the season with a great goal by Iago. This is because the Red-Black drew with Portuguesa on Sunday (11) by 1-1, with a saving goal from the Most Beloved's defender in the final minutes, in the first match of the Campeonato Carioca of 2026.

Paquetá prioritizes return to Flamengo and cools Tottenham's interest

Tottenham (ENG) had advanced talks to sign Lucas Paquetá, who is currently at West Ham (ENG). However, the midfielder's desire is to return to Brazil, specifically to play for Flamengo.

The portal 'TalkSport' initially reported the information. According to the English newspaper's publication, Lucas Paquetá wishes to return to Flamengo during the current transfer window, which remains open until March 3.

Flamengo renews million-dollar sponsorship with Shopee

Flamengo continues to prepare in every way for the 2026 season. Not surprisingly, the club renewed its million-dollar partnership with Shopee for this year. As a result, the Most Beloved will pocket around R$ 13 million for the season.

With the current amount, Flamengo will receive R$ 1 million more than in the first year of the contract with Shopee, in 2025. In summary, Uol reported that the agreement between the parties was renewed on January 7, with approval from the Deliberative Council.

Flamengo's professional squad returns this Monday to start pre-season

Finally, this Monday (12), the professional squad of Flamengo returns to Ninho do Urubu. Basically, the main red-black team begins the 2026 pre-season. According to the schedule released by the club, the activity is set to start at 4 PM (Brasília time).

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