Led by sometimes Brazil international Adriano, Flamengo claimed its sixth Campeonato Brasileiro Série A championship in 2009 but could only manage a 14th place league finish in the 2010 season. The club is now in 6th place in the 2011 league table following a recent dip in form.
On Monday, the Flamengo Olympikus 2011 third jersey was launched by the club along with the its new leisure range. The third kit will be used for the first time when Flamengo meets the winner of the Universidad de Chile – Nacional series in the Round of 16 of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana.