Flamengo today: top Flamengo stories this Friday, 22/05/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the Rubro-Negro news highlights for this May 22

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main Flamengo updates this Friday (22). That’s because the sports news has been covering relevant stories about the Rubro-Negro, who are getting ready to face Palmeiras.

Leonardo Jardim steps up preparations for Flamengo vs. Palmeiras in the Brasileirão

Last Wednesday (20), Flamengo secured a place in the Round of 16 of the Libertadores after beating Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0. After that, on Thursday (21), the Rubro-Negro squad began preparing for the match against Palmeiras. Now, this Friday (22), Leonardo Jardim is intensifying training.

In short, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad will train on Friday afternoon (22). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Fla’s session, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).

Jorginho speaks out about the situation he has faced since arriving at Flamengo: “Very frustrating”

Jorginho joined Flamengo last season and, even so, still has not gotten used to refereeing in South American football. In an interview after Mengão’s win over Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores, the Italian-Brazilian fired off about the standards adopted by the ‘men with the whistle’ in matches.

—It’s very frustrating, but I think it’s better not to talk about it, because there are so many things I just can’t understand. But, unfortunately, it is what it is, and we have to learn to control that frustration. The important thing is to find ways to win the games— declared Jorginho in an interview in the mixed zone on Wednesday (20), at the Maracanã.

Arrascaeta mocks commentator during Flamengo match

In South America’s Spanish-speaking countries, the main commentator for the Copa Libertadores is Argentine Mariano Closs. Back in Uruguay for the final stretch of his recovery from a broken collarbone, Arrascaeta watched Flamengo’s match against Estudiantes (ARG) with Spanish-language commentary. In a humorous mood, the number 10 imitated the renowned broadcaster calling Pedro’s goal.

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