Flamengo mourns loss of ex-president Augusto Dunshee de Abranches | OneFootball

This Sunday, Flamengo published a note of condolence mourning the death of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches, who served as club president from the end of 1980 until 1983. The lawyer from Rio de Janeiro, who was 88 years old, led the club during one of its most victorious periods. He won the Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1981.

In addition, under his management, Flamengo won the 1981 Campeonato Carioca and became back-to-back champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro in 1982 and 1983.

Dunshee de Abranches was the father of Rodrigo Dunshee, who ran for president in the club’s most recent election. He ended up being defeated by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, the current president.

Read Flamengo’s full statement:

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches, who served as club president from December 18, 1980, to August 14, 1983.

A respected lawyer and passionate Flamengo supporter, Dunshee de Abranches led the club during one of the most successful 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 Campeonato Brasileiro titles in 1982 and 1983.

His administration established Flamengo as a national and global powerhouse. In this moment of mourning, Flamengo stands in solidarity with his family, friends, and the entire Rubro-Negro Nation, grateful for the legacy of achievements and passion left by Dunshee de Abranches. His memory will remain forever in the history of the Most Beloved.

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