Journalist highlights Flamengo's titles, compares with European giants | OneFootball

Baldasso compared Flamengo to Chelsea (ENG), Barcelona (ESP), and PSG (FRA)

After winning four titles in the season and losing the Club World Cup trophy on penalties, Flamengo began to be praised by rivals. This Thursday (18), journalist and Internacional fan Fabiano Baldasso praised the red-black team's year and compared it to European clubs.

— Flamengo changed the history of Brazilian football. (…) When I say this, I'm not just talking about the game; I'm talking about the institution and its power. Flamengo didn't just play a one-off match against PSG (FRA). What Flamengo did with PSG has become the norm. This is the power of Flamengo— he began.

— Internacional is not part of Barcelona's (ESP) group. Corinthians is not part of Chelsea's (ENG) group. But Flamengo, today, competes in power with the biggest football clubs in the world — concluded the journalist and Internacional fan, Fabiano Baldasso.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF BALDASSO'S QUOTE?

Last Wednesday (17), Flamengo finished as runner-up in the Club World Cup against PSG. However, the red-black team put up a tough fight and took the decision to penalties. Nevertheless, after missing four penalty kicks, Mengo saw the French side win 2-1.

HOW DID FLAMENGO DO AGAINST EUROPEAN TEAMS?

Thus, Flamengo faced three European teams this season. First, the Most Beloved defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the Super Club World Cup. In the same tournament, Mengo ended up losing to Bayern Munich (GER) 4-2. Finally, they drew 1-1 with PSG.

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