It has been a fixture in Rio de Janeiro since its creation in 1895…A real footballing giant, a cult, a living legend. It's the most popular football club in Brazil. One of the most titled clubs in the country, both nationally and internationally. In 2007, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro referred to it as “The red and black nation” in the city's heritage! It's the "Clube de Regatas do Flamengo" (known as Flamengo), THE Brazilian football club, based in Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1895.