Flamengo today: the main Flamengo news this Friday, 08/05/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the main Rubro-Negro news highlights this May 8

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo news this Friday (08). That is because the sports media has been covering relevant news involving the Rubro-Negro, whose match against Independiente Medellín (COL) was canceled.

Flamengo demands 3 points from Conmebol after match cancellation: “It’s not our responsibility”

Conmebol suspended Flamengo’s Libertadores match after disgraceful scenes caused by Independiente Medellín (COL) fans in Colombia. After that, José Boto demanded that the South American entity award the three points from the match, arguing that the Rubro-Negro had no responsibility for what happened at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

Conmebol issues statement after Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín match is canceled in the Libertadores

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín on Thursday (07) was canceled after Colombian fans caused ‘chaos’ at Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Therefore, this Friday (08), Conmebol issued a statement about the suspension of the match, valid for the fourth round of the Libertadores.

Flamengo begins preparation for match against Grêmio after Libertadores game is canceled

Flamengo took the field against Independiente Medellín (COL) on Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. However, the match did not go beyond five minutes of play due to protests from the Colombian supporters. After the match was canceled, the Rubro-Negro delegation traveled to Porto Alegre.

Thus, the Flamengo squad begins preparations for the match against Grêmio on Friday afternoon (08). Already in Porto Alegre, the Most Beloved will use Internacional’s training center facilities to train. The first session focused on the team from Rio Grande do Sul is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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