Flamengo

Flamengo is a Brazilian football club that recently won the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time, defeating fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in the final. This victory makes them the most successful Brazilian team in the history of South America’s top club competition. As Copa Libertadores champions, Flamengo participated in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Intercontinental Cup, a newly formatted FIFA club competition, pits the champions of Europe and South America against each other. In the final held in Qatar, Flamengo lost to PSG in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a draw. Despite the loss, Flamengo's participation in the Intercontinental Cup highlights their current prominence as a leading football club in South America.