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Brazil and Panama to Face Off at Maracanã on May 31

The last friendly match for the Brazilian National Team before heading to the World Cup will take place on May 31 at Maracanã. This Friday (06), the CBF confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti's team will face Panama in Rio de Janeiro. The chosen date could have an impact on Flamengo.

This is because, on the same weekend as Brazil vs Panama, Flamengo will play Coritiba at home for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The date of the match has not yet been confirmed, but the Brazilian Football Confederation has reserved the period of May 30 and 31 and June 1 for the fixture.

There is still no decision about what will happen with the Flamengo vs Coritiba game. Scheduling the match for May 30 is a remote possibility, since the CBF will need to prepare Maracanã for the friendly. Therefore, the tendency is for Mengão's game to take place after Brazil's friendly, on June 1, a Monday.

WHY WILL BRAZIL'S GAME BE AT MARACANÃ?

— I think it's very symbolic for this farewell to be held at such an important and emblematic venue. Maracanã is the home of the Brazilian National Team, a stadium known worldwide and always the stage for great performances. Receiving the affection and support of the fans will be fundamental for the team, which will depart for the USA the very next day — said CBF president, Samir Xaud.

— I really like Maracanã, it's a grand stage, full of history. We have everything in place to play a high-level World Cup, we are preparing very well, the players are proud to serve the National Team and this exchange of energy before the competition will be great — added the official.

WILL ANY FLAMENGO PLAYER FACE PANAMA?

Some Flamengo players are fighting for a spot in the World Cup squad. Therefore, names like Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Lucas Paquetá, recently called up by Carlo Ancelotti, hope to be at Maracanã against Panama.

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