Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, commonly known as Flamengo, is one of the most popular and successful football clubs in Brazil, based in Rio de Janeiro. Originally founded as a rowing club, Flamengo expanded into football and has since become a dominant force in Brazilian and South American football, winning multiple Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles, Copa Libertadores, and other major trophies. The club is known for its massive fan base and iconic stadium, the Maracanã.