According to DSports, Flamengo has made a unique request to the United Nations to be recognized as a nation. This announcement, made by Zico, the club’s legendary figure, has attracted global attention.
The club stated: “The Red-and-Black Nation seeks recognition as the first Symbolic-Cultural Nation.” It further claimed: “We are over 45 million people united by a shared passion. We have our culture, our territory, our flag, and our way of speaking.”
As part of this effort, Flamengo has started a petition drive to gather support. If successful, this would be a historical event, as the UN has never acknowledged a nation without a physical territory.
On the competitive front, Flamengo is focused on its upcoming matches. The team will compete against Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, with the first match set for September 18 at the Maracanã Stadium and the second leg scheduled for a week later in Argentina. In the Brazilian league, Flamengo is currently in first place with 47 points, two points ahead of Cruzeiro, with 17 games remaining before the champion is decided.
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