The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, better known as Flamengo, is a Brazilian sports entity located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Founded on November 15, 1895, the club plays their home games at the legendary Maracanã Stadium. In addition to being one of the most popular teams on the continent, Flamengo is one of the three clubs that has never been relegated from the Brazilian First Division, along with Santos FC and São Paulo.