soccer, or futebol, plays a major role in rio de janeiro's sporting life, as  just about everyone plays the game, which is a common theme for many conversations - there are four main soccer teams in rio de janeiro city and state, including flamengo, botafogo, vasco da gama, and fluminense, which all sell merchandise and sports equipment with their own colors and logos.

clube de regatas do flamengo maintains an official webpage on this link, an online store here, and can be contacted via email on this link - the red and black gear can also be found in over 35 official shops, or 'flaboutiques', in almost every zone of rio - here is a complete listing with address and contact number.

the botafogo de futebol e regatas maintains an official webpage on this link, and the authentic black and white gear can be found on the online store here, and can be contacted via email on this link.