Flamengo mourns ex-president, World and Libertadores winner

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·7 septembre 2025

Flamengo mourns ex-president, World and Libertadores winner

Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches won the 1981 World Cup and Libertadores as Flamengo's president

Flamengo has many remarkable figures in its history over its 129 years of existence. One of the main names that passed through the presidency of the Most Beloved was Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches. The former red-black leader passed away this Sunday (07), and Mengão released a note of condolence bidding farewell.

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See Flamengo's note:

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches, president of the club from December 18, 1980, to August 14, 1983. A respected lawyer and passionate about Flamengo, Dunshee de Abranches led the club during one of the most victorious periods in our history. Under his management, Flamengo won the 1981 Campeonato Carioca, the Copa Libertadores da América, and the Intercontinental Cup in the same year, as well as the Brazilian Championships in 1982 and 1983. His administration consolidated Flamengo as a national and global powerhouse. In this moment of mourning, Flamengo stands in solidarity with family, friends, and the entire Red-Black Nation, thanking for the legacy of achievements and passion left by Dunshee de Abranches. His memory will forever remain in the history of the Most Beloved,” said Flamengo.

What was Antônio Augusto's journey at Flamengo like?

Antônio Augusto Dunshee held the highest position at Flamengo from December 18, 1980, to August 14, 1983. Thus, the lawyer was the president during the 'golden years' of the Most Beloved. After all, during these years, the Red-Black won a Carioca (1981), a Libertadores (1981), the only Club World Cup (1981), and two Brazilian Championships (1982 and 1983).

Additionally, the former president was also known for arranging Zico's transfer to Udinese (ITA) in July 1983. At the time, the historical idol of Mengão was sold for 4 million dollars, about 2 billion cruzeiros (Brazil's currency at the time). Nowadays, the amount is equivalent to R$ 21.6 million. Finally, Antônio Augusto is the father of Rodrigo Dunshee, a candidate who was defeated by Bap in the last Flamengo election.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo is currently taking advantage of the FIFA Date to prepare for the upcoming commitments of the season. The Most Beloved returns to the field next Sunday (14) to face Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the game.

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