Reaction after Flamengo clinch their eigth Brazilian League title

Flamengo successfully defended its Brazilian championship despite finishing with a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo. The Rio de Janeiro club's eighth national championship was only confirmed because runner-up Internacional failed to beat middle-of-the-standings Corinthians at home. Flamengo finished with 71 points from 38 matches, only one clear of Internacional, which kept the suspense going until the last minute of its match because of a goal that was disallowed by video review for offside.

The game in Porto Alegre ended 0-0. Flamengo won the Brazilian title and the Copa Libertadores in 2019 in dazzling fashion, led by Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus. This year, their performances were less impressive, with the team only taking the league lead in the penultimate round after beating Internacional 2-1.

After years of financial strain, Flamengo has become a financial powerhouse in South American football. Among its main players are former Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa, former Atletico de Madrid left-back Filipe Luis and former Roma midfielder Gerson, one of the best players in the competition.

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