Flamengo today: the latest Flamengo news this Thursday, 18/06/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the top headlines from Rubro-Negro news this June 18

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo news this Thursday (18). That’s because the sports news cycle has been covering relevant updates about the Rubro-Negro, which returns from vacation this Friday (19) and continues monitoring the players called up for the World Cup.

Flamengo’s Danilo mocks critics in interview: “I don’t know where they got that from”

Those who don’t like Flamengo often mock Danilo’s call-up for the World Cup. However, the hero of the Libertadores fourth title came on at halftime against Morocco and improved Brazil’s defensive system. Asked about his physical condition, the Rubro-Negro player assured that he is doing well, even at 34 years old, and fired back at the ‘haters’.

River Plate, Benfica and more: meet Flamengo’s opponents in the World Cup mid-season break

In short, the Flamengo squad is enjoying the final days of vacation before reporting back at CT Ninho do Urubu. In addition, during the period without matches due to the World Cup, the Rubro-Negro will play three friendlies. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla brings details about Fla’s opponents.

Flamengo announce signing of former club champion for 2026

Flamengo’s board is taking advantage of the competition break to strengthen the basketball team after a disappointing season. Thus, on Wednesday (17), the Rubro-Negro announced the return of forward Didi Louzada, who won a title with Fla in 2024.

Through social media, Flamengo announced the player’s signing. “FlaBasquete has secured the return of Didi Louzada. A champion with the club in the 2023/24 season, Rubro-Negro since childhood, and one of the top names in Brazilian basketball today, the forward is back with the Pride of the Nation to write new chapters wearing the Manto“.

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