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Flamengo Players to Report Back on Friday (05), Amid FIFA Date

The Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio on Sunday afternoon (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. After the match, which saw a packed Maracanã, the red-black squad received four days off. This Tuesday (02), the squad reaches its second consecutive day of rest.

This is because, on Monday (01), the FIFA Date period began. Thus, the Brazilian football calendar will be paused while the teams take the field for another stage of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, after the four days off, the Flamengo squad will report back on Friday (05). With this, at Ninho do Urubu, Filipe Luís resumes the preparation of the players for the rest of the season.

What is Flamengo's situation in the table?

Despite the draw with Grêmio, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão with a certain advantage. Currently, The Most Beloved has 47 points. Palmeiras (43), which was second, fell to third place, as it drew with Corinthians. With this, Cruzeiro took over the vice-leadership, with 44 points.

Which Flamengo players were called up for the FIFA Date?

In summary, Flamengo had six players called up to compete in the September FIFA Date. Samuel Lino will represent the Brazilian National Team. On the other hand, Gonzalo Plata will represent Ecuador, while Jorge Carrascal plays for Colombia. Finally, Arrascaeta, Viña and Varela will play for Uruguay.

See table of South American teams' matches on FIFA Date:

September 4 (Thursday):

September 8 (Monday):

*Matches of the teams with Flamengo players called up **All matches in Brasília time

What is Flamengo's next match?

Now, Flamengo only returns to the field on September 14, when it faces Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the teams will face off from 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Rio Grande do Sul.

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