Flamengo today: top Flamengo news this Wednesday, 03/06/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the main rubro-negro headlines this June 3

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo updates this Wednesday (03). That is because the sports news has been covering relevant news about Rubro-Negro, who went on vacation right after the win against Coritiba.

Flamengo’s new coach celebrates arrival and sends message before starting work

First of all, Fla officially announced the signing of Marcelo Salazar, the new under-20 coach, this Tuesday (02). After the announcement, the coach celebrated the opportunity to lead the club’s youth team. “Happy for the opportunity and the great challenge. Let’s go together, Flamengo,” he wrote on social media.

Test confirms Arrascaeta injury, and midfielder could miss the World Cup; injury is similar to Neymar’s

Flamengo midfielder Arrascaeta underwent tests, which confirmed a moderate calf injury. Now, the player is waiting for Uruguay’s decision on a possible withdrawal from the World Cup squad. The injury is also similar to that of Neymar, a player for the Brazil national team.

Flamengo’s Jorginho points out the difference between the Libertadores and the Champions League

Having won the Champions League with Chelsea (ENG) and the Libertadores with Flamengo, Jorginho can speak with authority about both competitions. Asked about the main difference between the two, the rubro-negro midfielder highlighted something that only exists on South American pitches.

“The atmosphere in the Libertadores is different. The tension, the fans, the stadiums... I believe everything surrounding the competition ends up being a bit more heated, more deeply felt. I think that’s the difference,” said Jorginho in an interview with the Libertadores channels, before recalling what last year’s final against Palmeiras in Lima was like.

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