Fluminense FC

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Fluminense FC

Fluminense Football Club is a historic Brazilian football team based in Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1902. It holds the distinction of being the oldest football club in the state of Rio de Janeiro and competes in both the top-tier Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the regional Campeonato Carioca. The club's name, "Fluminense," is derived from the gentilic for people born in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

The club is notably part of one of Brazilian football's most intense rivalries, known as the "Fla-Flu" derby, contested against Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. This rivalry is deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of Rio de Janeiro, drawing massive attention and passion from fans across the country. Matches between these two teams are among the most watched sporting events in Brazil.

Recently, Fluminense has been in the news due to its performance in the Brasileirão championship. In a recent high-stakes match, Fluminense defeated its rival Flamengo. This result was widely reported as spoiling a potential celebration for Flamengo and is seen as having kept the national championship title race highly competitive and open.

This outcome underscores the ongoing significance of the Fla-Flu derby, where a single match can have major implications for the national league standings. The intense and historic nature of this rivalry ensures that their encounters remain a focal point of the Brazilian football calendar.

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