Flamengo under the military regime: how the club navigated the 60s and 70s | OneFootball

Titles were not lacking for Flamengo during the Military Dictatorship period

The period of Military Dictatorship in Brazil began in the 1960s, more precisely in 1964. At the time, the country was going through moments of repression and great popular movement, which affected Flamengo, mainly the fans rubro-negros.

What was the situation of Flamengo fans in the 1960s?

Not surprisingly, in 1967, the Most Beloved saw the creation of the Young Flamengo Fan Club in the midst of a troubled moment off the pitch. The great idea at the time was to bring a new type of behavior to the stands, mainly due to the Military Dictatorship.

Previously, the Charanga Rubro-Negra had already been created, which was directly linked to the creation of the Young Fla. However, due to the Military Dictatorship, some fans of the group were prohibited from entering the stadiums in Brazil.

As a result, several fans of Flamengo joined together and protested against the dictatorship at the stadium gates. The goal was to be able to return to attending matches and protect the rubro-negros who wanted to cheer freely for the Most Beloved.

And how was Flamengo, in the 1960s, on the field?

Flamengo, even with the Military Dictatorship, continued with the goal of being one of the highlights of Brazil. In the 1960s, for example, the Most Beloved won 31 titles. However, most of them were regional trophies.

The great achievement took place in 1965, a year after the military took power. On the occasion, Flamengo lifted the title of the Campeonato Carioca. In addition, that year, the city of Rio de Janeiro was completing 400 years of foundation.

Therefore, Flamengo, who won the Campeonato Carioca, also took the trophy of champion of the IV Centenary of the Capital Carioca, at the time belonging to the State of Guanabara. Second place, of course, went to Bangu.

In addition, it is important to highlight that Flamengo had several powerful players in the 1960s. They were: Dida, Paulo Cesar Cajú, Gerson, Rondinelli, Doval, Fio Maravilha, Evaristo de Macedo and Reyes.

And Flamengo's 1970s?

Despite the political and social issues off the pitch, Flamengo continued in the victorious rhythm within the four lines. In addition, the Rubro-Negro left a great legacy in the 1970s, as it highlighted the players who won the main titles of the club in the following decade.

In this period, idols like Zico, Júnior, Leandro, Andrade and others just as important, rose to the professional team of Flamengo. That is, the 1970s served for the Rubro-Negro to build a solid foundation and conquer Brazil, America and the world in the 1980s.

Despite the years of glory being in the 1980s, Flamengo had already won many titles in the 1970s. From 1972 to 1979, the Most Beloved lifted five trophies of the Campeonato Carioca. That is, the Rubro-Negro, since always, dominates Rio de Janeiro and leaves the rivals in the 'eating dust'.

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