Mundial de Clubes

Flamengo Wins the 2013 Football 7 Club World Cup in a Thrilling Decision

In a final decided by penalties, Flamengo defeats Fluminense and is crowned champion at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro.

04/07/2013 16h48
Por: Redação

The second edition of the Football 7 Club World Cup, held in 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, was marked by a spectacular event at the Sambadrome, featuring eight teams from different parts of the world competing for the title. The grand final was between Flamengo and Fluminense, who delivered a high-level clash. After a draw in regular time, the match went to a penalty shootout, where Flamengo stood out and won, securing its first world title in the sport. The game was filled with thrilling moments and spectacular plays, with both teams showcasing great technical quality and determination.

The competition, organized in partnership with Futebol 7 Brasil, HMG Sports, and Koch Tavares, featured traditional football clubs from around the world, such as River Plate from Argentina and Atlético de Madrid from Spain. Moreover, Flamengo, with an impeccable campaign, had Caio Cezar as its standout player, as he was responsible for the decisive play that secured the victory, earning him the title of the tournament's best player. The atmosphere at the Sambadrome was electrifying, with the crowd cheering at every move and celebrating the growth of football 7 as a prominent sport on the international stage.

The individual awards of the competition highlighted the talent of players like Caio Cezar, who was named the best player of the tournament, and Flamengo’s outstanding performance, which also earned the championship title. In addition to finalists Flamengo and Fluminense, the event featured other top-tier teams, including Botafogo, River Plate, Nacional (Uruguay), Atlético de Madrid (Spain), Kabuscorp (Angola), and Real Sppor (Venezuela). The second edition of the Football 7 Club World Cup, held in 2013, solidified the competition’s importance and opened doors for the sport's future, with growing interest and visibility on the international scene.