Flamengo Chronicler Arthur Muhlenberg Dies at 62

Overview

• Muhlenberg, who died Tuesday at 62, had been hospitalized since 2025 with a lung disease that followed leukemia treatment and a bone-marrow transplant.
• Flamengo issued an official tribute calling him “one of the most brilliant chroniclers of our recent history” and praised how he translated the crowd’s feelings.
• Fans, journalists, and readers posted wide-ranging tributes on social media that emphasized his upbeat tone, sharp humor, and deep bond with the Red-and-Black fan base.
• In March, a fundraiser at the club’s Gávea headquarters featured Zico and other idols signing 100 copies of a special edition book to help cover his medical costs.
• A longtime Grupo Globo contributor, he created the Urublog, a Flamengo fan blog on GloboEsporte.com, and authored books including Manual do Rubro-negrismo Racional, Hexagerado, and Libertador.