For the eighth time, Flamengo is champion of Brazil. And the Rio de Janeiro team managed the double, since it had already been titled last year. However Thursday, the Cariocas lost on the lawn of FC São Paulo (1-2), on goals from Luciano and Pablo (against one from Bruno Henrique).
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Internacional failed at a point of Flamengo
But, at the same time, the Internacional de Porto Alegre, who was two points behind Flamengo in the standings, was hung on his field by the Corinthians (0-0). The formation of Rio Grande do Sul, which has not been champion of Brazil since 1979, failed a small point from the title.
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« It was a real struggle, commented Diego, the Flamengo midfielder. The team really deserves it for everything they’ve done. The title talks about our character, we are winners. It is so difficult to win two titles in a row. Now we are going to celebrate it. »
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Vasco da Gama and Botafogo relegated
After a difficult start to the 2020 Championship (postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic), Flamengo had fired his new coach, Domenec Torrent, and replaced him by Rogerio Ceni, legend of FC São Paulo. It is on the ground of his heart team that the latter took Flamengo to the title.
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Other teams in Rio de Janeiro have not had a smile this season. Vasco da Gama and Botafogo are indeed relegated to Serie B, along with Goias and Coritiba. They will be replaced by Chapecoense, America-MG, Juventude and Cuiaba.
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