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River Plate (ARG) is Flamengo’s first opponent in the Algarve Tournament

It’s almost time to reunite with Flamengo! That’s because the Rubro-Negro will play three friendlies in Portugal starting on July 3. The matches will be broadcast on free-to-air TV (Band) and pay TV.

Band has already finalized an agreement for the broadcasting rights and, therefore, has already been announced. However, pay TV is still in the negotiation phase for the broadcast of the Algarve Tournament. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What days will the matches take place?

July 3 (Friday) – Flamengo x River Plate (ARG) – Time: 3:30 PM; July 8 (Wednesday) – Fla x Lausanne-Sport (SUI) – Time: 4:30 PM; July 11 (Saturday) – Fla x Benfica (POR) – Time: 3:30 PM. *All matches in Brasília time

Why will Flamengo play the friendlies?

The Rubro-Negro’s official schedule is on hold because of the World Cup. So, the idea is for Fla not to lose too much rhythm when the season resumes after the tournament.

The Brasileirão stopped with Flamengo in second place, with 34 points, seven behind leaders Palmeiras. In the Libertadores, however, Fla finished the group stage with the best overall campaign and will face Cruzeiro in the round of 16.

Will the whole squad take part?

Since the mid-season training camp is taking place during the World Cup, the nine Rubro-Negro players called up will miss the friendlies. Paquetá, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Varela, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata, and Jorge Carrascal are with their respective national teams.

Who is included for the Algarve Tournament?

Goalkeepers: Rossi, Andrew, and Dyogo Alves; Full-backs: Emerson Royal, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, and Johnny; Center-backs: Léo Ortiz, Vitão, Daniel Silva, and João Victor; Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saúl Ñíguez, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Rayan Lucas, Guilherme, and Lorran; Forwards: Pedro, Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha, Alan Santos, Wallace Yan, and Joshua.

That way, Leonardo Jardim will be able to test, for example, youngster Daniel Sales. After all, there is a chance Aston Villa (ENG) could buy Emerson Royal. As a result, right-back could have an opening that may be filled by the under-20 player.

When does the official season resume?

At the end of the World Cup and the friendly tournament, Flamengo’s first official match will be on July 22. The Rubro-Negro will face Chapecoense in Chapecó (SC) in the Brazilian Championship.

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