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The fire engulfed a dormitory in the center of the youth team where the players were sleeping.
Flamengo is one of the most important and popular clubs in Brazil. His home games take place in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio Governor Wilson Witzel announced three days of mourning in memory of the victims of the tragedy, Agencia Brasil said.
The derby between Flamengo and rivals Rio, Fluminense – one of the biggest games in the Brazilian calendar – was scheduled for Saturday at the Maracana, but was postponed to a later date.
Agencia Brasil has named three of the 10 victims among the young players of the team: Jonathan Cruz Ventura, 15; Cauan Emanuel Gomes Nunes, 14, and Francsico Diogo Bento Alves, 15 years old.
Three of the wounded are recovering at the Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital, another is in serious condition and burns about 35% of the body.
Addressing reporters late Thursday morning, Flamengo President Rodolfo Landim offered his condolences to "everyone" and said the incident was "certainly the biggest tragedy this club has seen in 123 years." ".
"It's a huge sadness, it's not easy," Landim said.
General Hamilton Mourao, vice president of Brazil and one of the club's most prominent supporters, wrote: "As a fan and sportsman, I stand in solidarity with the families, the club and the nation's red and God bless everyone. "
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior, who joined Flamengo last year, said: "I remember nights and days spent at the training center, it gave me goose bumps.
"I still can not believe it, but I pray for all, God bless everyone's family."
Flamengo announced that the club "is in mourning".
Pele, triple winner of the World Cup, tweeted: "My day began with the announcement of the fire on the training ground of Flamengo, a place where young people pursue their dreams.
"It's a very sad day for Brazilian football."
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