Flamengo

Vinicius Junior signed a new deal with Flamengo, but the teenager is still expected to join LaLiga giants Real Madrid.

Vinicius Junior, 16, only played his first professional game in May but he has been snapped up by Real Madrid for a reported €45million fee.

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

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Flamengo top a tight Group 4 in the Copa Libertadores as Atletico Mineiro recorded a big win.

Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have maintained their lead at the top of the Brazil Serie A, while reigning champions Fluminense broke their winless streak.

Santiago Solari Poggio A blaze broke out at Flamengo's training centre on Friday, which has upset former prodigy Vinicius Junior who left for Real Madrid in July.