Flamengo today: the main Flamengo news this Sunday, 02/08/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of Flamengo’s news this August 2

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo updates this Sunday (02). That’s because the sports news cycle has been covering important stories about the Rubro-Negro, who are off before returning to work this Monday (03).

Flamengo squad gets the day off this Sunday

Flamengo drew again in the Brazilian Championship. This time, it was a 1-1 draw with Internacional last Wednesday (29), in the 21st round of the Brasileirão. Since the next match is only on August 09, Fla were given the day off this Sunday (02).

Initially, Sunday (02) was supposed to be a training day for the Flamengo squad. However, the football department changed plans and gave the group the day off. As a result, the players return to work this Monday (03), at a time that has not yet been announced.

Flamengo hits back at Palmeiras in official statement after fresh refereeing ‘complaints’

 Palmeiras released an official statement on Saturday (01) criticizing the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) after Maurício was reported for violent conduct. In the statement, the São Paulo club also found a way to mention Flamengo and Erick Pulgar. As a result, the Rubro-Negro responded to Abel Ferreira’s team.

Flamengo accept Athletic offer for academy jewel Rayan Lucas

In short, Flamengo remain ‘focused’ on reshaping the squad in this transfer window and are therefore preparing for possible departures and arrivals. One player close to saying ‘goodbye’ to the Rubro-Negro is Rayan Lucas, one of Fla’s academy prospects.

That’s because Flamengo accepted an offer from Athletic to send Rayan Lucas out on loan. Now, the Rubro-Negro are waiting for a response from the midfielder’s representatives, who are reviewing the terms of the deal before authorizing the transfer. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

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