Coluna do Fla
·3 luglio 2026
Will Flamengo v River Plate be on Globo?

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·3 luglio 2026

At last, the wait is over! Flamengo returns to the pitch this Friday (03), when it faces River Plate (ARG) in Portugal. The match marks the start of a run of three fixtures during the mid-season training camp. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM (Brasília time), in the Algarve. Rede Globo will not broadcast the match, but Flamengo fans have another free-to-air option: Band will air the game nationwide.
Coverage of the match will also be available through other channels. Fans can follow the clash on SporTV 2, on cable TV, and on Premiere via pay-per-view. Ge TV will also show the match on YouTube and via streaming.
Coluna do Fla will provide a live broadcast of Flamengo vs. River Plate on YouTube. The team delivers the most Flamengo-biased commentary on the internet. The outlet follows the club’s every move daily, bringing news, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and everything involving the Most Beloved.
In addition to broadcasting the game, Coluna do Fla will be on the ground in Portugal with live coverage. Simon Lédo and Rock Hudson will send exclusive details from the mid-season training camp directly from Lagos, in the Algarve region, where the squad is using the facilities at Cascade Wellness Resort.
Flamengo arrived in Portugal on June 29 and has since completed four days of daily activities. After the match against River Plate, Rubro-Negro will face Lausanne-Sport (SUI) on July 8 at 4:30 PM (Brasília time).
Its participation in the Algarve Tournament will end against Benfica (POR) on the 11th at 3:30 PM (Brasília time). In the meantime, Leonardo Jardim will use the matches as a testing ground for the rest of the season, although he will not have the full squad available.
The delegation is dealing with the absence of nine players involved in the World Cup. Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Carrascal remain with their respective national teams.
Meanwhile, the quartet of Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, and Gonzalo PlataGonzalo Plata has already been eliminated from the world tournament. However, these players were given ten days off and will only return to training at the end of next week at the Ninho do Urubu training center.
The period in Portugal also serves as a showcase for academy players to earn the coach’s trust before the transfer window opens. João Victor, Daniel Silva, Daniel Sales, Johnny, Guilherme, Alan Santos, and Joshua are on the squad list. In addition to those names, Lorran and Rayan Lucas have returned from loan and are looking to earn a place in the squad.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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