Brazil's D-Day: Drama in the Maracana

Ernesto Garrido takes a look at a thrilling conclusion to the Brazilian championship.

Flamengo's Ronaldo Angelim, right, celebrates his goal against Gremio during the Brazilian soccer league last round match in Rio...

Flamengo's Ronaldo Angelim celebrates his goal against Gremio during a Brazilian soccer league final round match in Rio de...

Flamengo's Ronaldo Angelim, right, celebrates his goal against Gremio with teammates during a Brazilian soccer league final round match...

Bruno stars as Flamengo win Campeonato Carioca

Goalkeeper Bruno was the hero as Flamengo beat Botafogo 4-2 on penalties to claim a third straight Campeonato Carioca title following a 2-2 second leg draw in the Rio de Janeiro state championship.

Brazil: Flamengo up to 4th in title race

Flamengo edged Figueirense 3-2 to climb to fourth place in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings.

Flamengo suffer setback in Campeonato Brasileiro

Flamengo drew 2-2 with Portuguesa to miss the opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. Gremio could climb to the top of the table with a win.

Flamengo 3-0 Corinthians

...in an exhibition match at the Coliseum. Club America received the penalty kick after Flamengo's Ronaldo Angelim fouled Enrique Esquera in the penalty area. Cabanas, a member of Paraguay's 2006 World Cup...

Club America marks 90th anniversary with win in L.A.

Salvador Cabanas scored on a penalty kick in the 75th minute to give Club America a 2-1 victory over Flamengo on Wednesday night in an exhibition match in Los Angeles.

Leading sides advance in Brazilian cup

Popular Brazilian sides Vasco, Fluminense and Gremio advanced to the second round of the Copa Brasil on Wednesday, in a knockout competition drawing teams from the remotest corners of the vast nation.