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21st Edition of the Stars Game Took Place This Saturday (27th)

The traditional Zico's Stars Game, an annual event in Brazilian football, took place this Saturday (27th) at Maracanã. Thus, led by the greatest idol in the history of Flamengo, the Red Team defeated the White Team 11 to 06, with more than 37,000 fans present.

How Was Zico's Stars Game?

In the first few minutes of the game, the White Team opened the scoring with Petkovic. However, the Red Team did not ‘take it easy’ and turned the score around with Adriano and Pedro, who scored a stunning bicycle kick goal.

Additionally, Zico, Arrascaeta (twice), and Adriano, once more, also found the net for the Red Team, while Romário and Verón scored for the White Team. Thus, the first half ended 6 to 3 for the ‘Little Rooster’ team.

After the break, the Red Team scored the seventh goal with Paolo Guerrero, after a one-two with Arrascaeta. Additionally, Grafite, Paulo Silas, and Alex Dias scored for the White Team, while Obina, Orlando Berrío, Thiago Coimbra, and Tom, the ‘Little Rooster’s’ grandson, scored for Zico's team. Thus, the score ended at 11 to 6.

Which Flamengo Players Participated in the Game?

As usual, some players from Flamengo were called up by Zico for the Stars Game. Thus, Pedro, Arrascaeta, Léo Ortiz, and Jorginho were on the field. Finally, historic names from the Rubro-Negro also made an appearance, such as Júnior, Adriano, and Petkovic.

What Is the Current Situation of Flamengo?

While the Rubro-Negro players enjoy their vacation, the management of Flamengo continues working with an eye on 2026. As such, the Most Beloved has advanced in talks to renew the contract of coach Filipe Luís, which ends on December 31, 2025.

Moreover, Flamengo is also ‘keeping an eye’ on the market in search of reinforcements for the squad. The Mengão, in fact, is very close to announcing the signing of Vitão, a defender from Internacional. Finally, the Rubro-Negro aims to secure the arrival of four more players: a goalkeeper, a midfielder, a winger, and a center forward.

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