Flamengo today: the main Flamengo news this Thursday, 06/08/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the Flamengo headlines for this August 6

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main Flamengo news this Thursday (06). That’s because the sports media has been covering important stories about Rubro-Negro, who return to the pitch next Sunday (09) against Vitória.

Despite Flamengo’s offer, Thiago Almada agrees to join River Plate, says Fabrizio Romano

Targeted by Flamengo and River Plate (ARG), Thiago Almada has decided the next step in his career. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder has reached a verbal agreement with the Buenos Aires club.

According to the Italian journalist, only the final details remain for the deal to be completed and officially announced by the clubs. The transfer was agreed at around 20 million euros (approximately R$ 128 million), according to the Argentine newspaper ‘Marca’.

Flamengo sets different strategy in pursuit of Almada to complete Luiz Henrique signing

Flamengo are going all in to secure the signing of Luiz Henrique. To succeed in these talks, Rubro-Negro have already defined a different plan from the one used in negotiations for Thiago Almada, who has reached a verbal agreement with River Plate (ARG).

In short, Flamengo’s main idea is to get Luiz Henrique’s answer as quickly as possible. According to reporter Rodrigo Lima from Coluna do Fla, the club’s board does not intend to keep ‘dragging things out’ while waiting for a concrete decision on the forward’s future.

Flamengo enters final stage of preparation for Brasileirão match against Vitória

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Internacional on July 29, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. With another match next Sunday (09), Fla are entering the final stage of preparation for the game against Vitória.

Thus, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad has training scheduled for 10 a.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (06). In addition, Mais Querido will have two more days to focus on training before the clash with Vitória.

Official! CBF confirms pause in men’s football for the 2027 Women’s World Cup

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially informed clubs last Tuesday (04) that the national calendar will have a mandatory interruption during the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The communication was made through official letters sent to the teams.

The stoppage is scheduled to take place between June 24 and July 25, 2027, a period that coincides with the tournament. The measure will apply to both men’s and women’s football competitions. GE first reported the information.

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