Fluminense

Fluminense Football Club is one of the four major clubs in Rio de Janeiro and among Brazil's most prestigious institutions. Founded in 1902, Flu is Rio's oldest active football club. The club competes in the Série A and plays at the legendary Estádio do Maracanã, which it shares with Flamengo, an iconic 78,000-capacity venue. The Tricolor Carioca represents the aristocratic tradition of Brazilian football.

Fluminense boasts an impressive trophy cabinet with 4 Brazilian championships, a record 32 Rio State championships, and most recently the Copa Libertadores in 2023, the club's first continental title after several final defeats. The club also finished as runners-up in the 2023 Club World Cup. This 2023 squad, coached by Fernando Diniz, made history with a spectacular offensive style based on possession football.

Legends like Didi (1958 and 1962 World Cup winner), Carlos Alberto Torres (captain of the 1970 national team), Rivellino, Romário, and more recently Fred, Thiago Silva, and Marcelo have worn the claret, white, and green colors. Flu maintains intense rivalries with Flamengo (Fla-Flu, Rio's biggest derby), Botafogo, and Vasco. Fluminense supporters are among Brazil's most passionate, creating a unique atmosphere at Maracanã with the traditional pó de arroz (rice powder), a historic club symbol.