Flamengo today: the top Flamengo news this Tuesday, 12/05/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the Rubro-Negro news this May 12

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo updates this Tuesday (12). That is because the sports news cycle has been highlighting relevant stories about the Rubro-Negro, who are preparing to face Vitória.

Flamengo squad begins preparations focused on match against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo beat Grêmio 1-0 on Sunday (10), in the 15th round of the Brasileirão. After the win, the Rubro-Negro squad had Monday (11) off. However, this Tuesday (12), the team begins preparations with a focus on the Copa do Brasil.

In short, according to schedule details released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad reports back on the morning of this Tuesday (12). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim begins the players’ preparation in a training session scheduled for 10 a.m. (Brasília time), focused on Vitória.

Flamengo has 12 players pre-called up for the 2026 World Cup by 4 national teams; see the names

The start of the 2026 World Cup is approaching and stirring things up behind the scenes in football. In this context, Flamengo is closely monitoring the situation of players who appear on national teams’ preliminary lists. In all, 12 names linked to Mengão appear among the potential call-ups for Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Among the possible representatives for the Brazilian national team are Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Lucas Paquetá, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. In addition, Uruguay has Arrascaeta, even while recovering from injury, Varela, and De La Cruz. Next, Colombia includes Carrascal on the preliminary list, while Ecuador is considering Gonzalo Plata.

Would he fit at Flamengo? Ex-Botafogo player wants to leave Atlético de Madrid and is weighing new opportunities

There are just over two months left until the start of the second 2026 transfer window, but Flamengo is already monitoring possible reinforcements. As a result, a ‘familiar face’ to the Most Beloved could become available on the market: Thiago Almada, formerly of Botafogo.

According to journalist Germán García Grova, Thiago Almada is considering leaving Atlético de Madrid (Spain) at the end of the season. That is because the Argentine has received few opportunities at the club and, therefore, is seeking a bigger role in his career. Initially, the midfielder’s wish is to remain in Europe.

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