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The Maracana had been on my bucket list for some time as a true cathedral of a football ground. It did not disappoint with Matheus' organisation exceptional from us meeting at a nearby bar, helping to get everyone to the turnstiles and to their seats, paying for refreshments after the match, and arranging transportation back to our acommodation. He is also a well mannered man and passionate about his club and this really came across to the group with the group all relaxed and enjoying themselves. Thoroughly recommended.

This was my ninth game with Homefans and a very memorable one as local host Matheus met me at my hotel and got an Uber to the game in a friendly crowd who all treated us with great respect learning we had come over from England. Matheus also bought us refreshments and helped with our interactions with the locals and getting enthused for the game. Once again thoroughly recommended.

This was my eighth game with Homefans and so you can see how much I appreciate them and trust them. Local host Matheus took us from our hotel to and from Nova Cidade via an Uber, bought our tickets, food and drink, and helped with translation for purchasing merchandise and talking to the locals. He helped us feel like a brother with his kind attitude and respect, as did the Nova Cidade fans who gave us shirts, stickers and hats and allowed us to go on the pitch after the game to take pictures including pictures with a few of their players. Honestly one of the happiest afternoons I’ve had at a game!

Absolutely brilliant experience, if you have the opportunity take it! Matheus was a great host and kept everyone informed every step of the way.

Absolutely loved the experience, it was great to finally go to a football game in South America, you don’t realise how big Flamengo is as a club until you’re in Rio. Matheus was fantastic, passionate fan of Flamengo and had great football knowledge. Matheus communication before the game was great. The instructions that were sent was interesting, especially not to wear a Brazilian national shirt (as some might say in England, Club before Country!) or an Iron Maiden t-shirt (as this represents an rival club) however it’s fully understood and I thought It was great to know. Matheus, met us at the metro station (easy to find and easy to get an Uber too). The local bar was nice and affordable too, Matheus got us all a beer, which was highly appreciated. The walk to the stadium was less than 10 mins away. The security check points straight forward too. The seats where Matheus sits, are great. Matheus is a member of the #12 (the biggest supporters group in Brazil), so if you want an almost ultra vibes. Then the atmosphere was great throughout the game. Best advise, once Matheus shows you your seat and the area your sat in. Then get yourself down into the concourse. 30 mins before kick off, that’s where the party is happening, with the #12 group. This is where the flag bearers and drummers get together and create an atmosphere. Which was amazing to see. What was even better, was to be able to drink beer at the game (its costs €2 a beer and can be paid contactless too) so you could get yourself carried away haha Overall, great experience, amazing to be in the Maracana. I can only imagine that the big games in there would be unbelievable. Thank you Matheus