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Flamengo Fullback Stayed in Shape During Vacation

Alex Sandro trained this Friday (09) at the Training Center of a São Paulo team! Don’t worry, fans, the Flamengo fullback is not leaving the club. While passing through his hometown, the player took the opportunity to break a sweat at Catanduva FC, a team that plays in the A3 Series of the State Championship.

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“While visiting his hometown, the athlete Alex Sandro visited and attended a Catanduva FC training session. A very important moment for our athletes to share on-field and life experiences. We remain strong in our preparation for the Paulista A3 Rivalo Championship,” wrote Catanduva on social media.

WHAT IS ALEX SANDRO DOING IN CATANDUVA?

Even though he lived in Portugal and Italy while playing for Porto (POR) and Juventus (ITA), Alex Sandro chose his birthplace to spend the last days of his vacation. Next Monday (12), the fullback and the rest of the main squad will begin pre-season at Ninho do Urubu.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY NEXT?

While Alex Sandro and the other Copa Libertadores 2025 champions enjoy their last weekend of vacation, Flamengo’s under-20 team kicks off their campaign in the Campeonato Carioca. This Sunday (11), the Red and Black face Portuguesa da Ilha do Governador at Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda.

Thus, the match kicks off at 6pm (Brasília time), with Globo broadcasting it to part of Brazil on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere pay-per-view will show the match nationwide. However, the best and most passionate coverage is from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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