Flamengo retire squad number, Arrascaeta to wear different Manto v Bahia | OneFootball

Flamengo announced new development this Saturday (18)

In honor of the greatest player in the history of Brazilian basketball, Oscar Schmidt, Flamengo paid tribute to the former athlete, who passed away on Friday (17). As a result, the club announced the retirement of the No. 14 jersey from Mengão’s basketball team.

In addition to no longer using the No. 14 jersey in basketball, Flamengo will also hold a tribute on the pitch. This Sunday (19), against Bahia, in the Brasileirão, Arrascaeta will wear the number made eternal by Oscar on the court. Therefore, the Most Beloved will not display the No. 14 at the Maracanã.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY?

“The Board of Directors of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo unanimously approved the permanent retirement of the No. 14 jersey in red-and-black basketball, in honor of Oscar Schmidt, the greatest name in the history of Brazilian basketball of all time. An eternal idol, Oscar made his mark wearing the Sacred Mantle between 1999 and 2003, leaving a legacy that goes beyond the court and will continue to inspire generations,” the club began.

“Oscar Schmidt is a treasure of Flamengo sports, of Brazil, and of the world. His story helped shape basketball as we know it today and will remain an eternal reference for excellence, talent, and passion,” Flamengo added.

OSCAR FOREVER!

The tributes from the football team continue the series of mentions of Oscar at Flamengo. On Friday (17), the volleyball and basketball teams paid tribute in the Superliga and Champions Americas semifinals, respectively, with a minute of silence before the matches.

SO, HAS ARRASCAETA WORN No. 14 BEFORE?

The number made eternal by Oscar will not be new for Arrascaeta. The star already wore No. 14 at Flamengo between 2019 and 2025. However, after Gabigol’s departure at the beginning of last year, the Uruguayan asked to take No. 10, the number he had always worn at the other clubs he played for.

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