Flamengo in the game: CBF and Konami seal deal for Brasileirão in eFootball | OneFootball

Partnership Confirmed This Friday (06) by the CBF

Good news for Rubro-Negro gamers! The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and Konami Digital Entertainment have reached an agreement to include the Brasileirão in the game. Therefore, those who enjoy football in the virtual world will have the chance to win the national league with Flamengo.

— Games are, today, the gateway for many young people into football. Being present in this environment, in an official and structured way, is strategic for the CBF. It is a way to bring this audience closer to the Brazilian National Team and our clubs, reinforcing identity, belonging, and passion for national football — celebrated CBF president, Samir Xaud.

— The gaming audience often has their first contact with football through games. This move allows us to communicate directly with this audience, presenting Brazilian football in an authentic way, with the strength of the National Team and the clubs. It is an extremely interesting market that expands our presence in the global esports ecosystem — pointed out Felipe Feijó, head of eSports at CBF.

HOW CAN THIS NEWS HELP FLAMENGO?

With the influence of virtual football, many young people from the most recent generations choose to support European teams, since games do not value Brazilian teams in the electronic world. Now, with the Brasileirão back in eFootball, teams from the five-time world champion country can attract younger fans, as Feijó highlighted.

For Konami, the agreement with the CBF reflects the game developer’s ongoing commitment to authenticity and long-term collaborations, reinforcing the visibility and competitive legacy of Brazilian club football with the return of the league’s official license. It is important to note that the game will only feature the Série A of the Brasileirão.

AND IN THE REAL BRASILEIRÃO?

If Flamengo emerges as one of the strongest teams in virtual football, the nine-time champion needs to recover in the real Brasileirão. After two rounds, Filipe Luís’s team has earned only one point. The first victory may come on Tuesday (10), against Vitória, in Salvador. Before that, however, the Rubro-Negro has a commitment for the Campeonato Carioca, against Sampaio Corrêa, on Saturday (07).

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