Flamengo's Bolivian Odyssey.

Flamengo President Marcio Braga speaks with the press after a training session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 28, 2006. Braga appeared to announce the signing of Leo Lima, to replace star striker Obina, out for six months because of an injury. Flamengo is riding high lately, having qualified in advance for the Rio de Janeiro state league final as well as the next knock-out round of the Libertadores Cup. Last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team the spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. After Flamengo's 2-2 draw at 4000 meters altitude in Potosi, Bolivia, Braga said the team will never play again at high altitude.

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Flamengo President Marcio Braga speaks with the press after a training session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 28, 2006. Braga appeared to announce the signing of Leo Lima, to replace star striker Obina, out for six months because of an injury. Flamengo is riding high lately, having qualified in advance for the Rio de Janeiro state league final as well as the next knock-out round of the Libertadores Cup. Last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team the spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. After Flamengo's 2-2 draw at 4000 meters altitude in Potosi, Bolivia, Braga said the team will never play again at high altitude.

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