Flamengo today: the main Flamengo news this Tuesday, 11/08/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the top headlines from Flamengo news this August 11

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main Flamengo news this Tuesday (11). That’s because the sports news cycle has been highlighting important updates about Rubro-Negro, who are preparing to battle Cruzeiro for a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Leonardo Jardim decides Flamengo’s starting lineup for the match against Cruzeiro in this Tuesday’s training session

Flamengo face Cruzeiro on Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16. It is no surprise, then, that coach Leonardo Jardim will decide the starting lineup for the match in this Tuesday’s training session (11) at CT Ninho do Urubu.

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad has training set for 11 a.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (11). Therefore, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will define the starting team that will face Cruzeiro on Wednesday (12).

CBF’s explanation for disallowing Samuel Lino’s goal in Flamengo vs. São Paulo in the Brasileirão

Flamengo had a goal disallowed in the final minutes of the match against São Paulo, which took place on July 26 in the Brasileirão. More than two weeks after the game, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the VAR audio explaining why Samuel Lino’s goal did not stand.

As soon as Samuel Lino found the net at the Maracanã, Anderson Daronco waited for VAR confirmation before awarding Flamengo’s goal. At that moment, the officials in the booth began reviewing the footage to fully understand the play.

Milan put Rafael Leão on the market and stir up Flamengo fans

Forward Rafael Leão may be on his way out of AC Milan (Italy), which is preparing to offload 14 players deemed expendable. As a result, Flamengo fans recalled that the Portuguese player has already declared his affection for the Most Beloved and are calling for him to join the team.

Milan lost 3-0 to Chelsea (England) in a preseason friendly, which irritated Ruben Amorim, coach of the Italian side. The manager then acknowledged that the squad is overcrowded and in need of renewal. The information comes from the Italian channel Sportmediaset.

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