Paes Congratulates Flamengo on Title while Highlighting Vasca da Gama’s Copa do Brasil Performance
Eduardo Paes, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, recently congratulated Flamengo for their impressive achievement in the Brazilian Championship. The team secured the title following a narrow 1-0 victory over Ceará on December 3, 2025.
Flamengo’s Championship Victory
Flamengo celebrated their ninth Brazilian Championship title, amassing a total of 78 points in the league. The decisive match took place at the Maracanã Stadium during the 37th round of the tournament. Samuel Lino scored the sole goal of the game at the 36-minute mark of the first half.
Mayor’s Mixed Emotions
Despite his role as the city’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, a fan of Vasco da Gama, playfully expressed his mixed feelings about the situation. He acknowledged Flamengo’s success while humorously referring to his own team’s upcoming matches in the Copa do Brasil semifinals against Fluminense.
Upcoming Matches
Vasco da Gama is set to face off against Fluminense on the following dates:
- December 11, 2025, at 20:00
- December 14, 2025, at 20:30
Both matches will take place at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. The winner will proceed to the finals to compete against either Cruzeiro or Corinthians.
Conclusion
In his social media post, Mayor Paes remarked on the challenges of being an institutional figure while still supporting his team. His congratulatory message to Flamengo was a nod to their current dominance, but his focus remained on Vasco’s important upcoming matches.
