the clube de regatas do flamengo dates back to those times, but would eventually re-invent itself and achieve worldwide notoriety in 1911, when it associated itself with the new ball game.

at that time a group of dissatisfied players left the fluminense and searched for a new team to play for.  they eventually settled in the rowing team from the flamengo beach.

the locals attended to the trainings with great enthusiasm, thus creating an early connection between them and the new soccer team.