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The goalkeeper had already caught the attention of the press for his performance in the clash against Sporting; player is on loan to Chaves
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Last Friday (29), Hugo Souza, former Flamengo goalkeeper, caught the attention of the international media. Currently, the 23-year-old player is at Chaves, in Portugal. Hugo “Neneca” entered the field in the game against Benfica. In the match, he became prominent after saving three penalties, one of which was taken by Di María, probed by Grêmio. In the game, valid for the 27th round of the Portuguese Championship, the first save was in the 26th minute. Di María took the shot, and Hugo waited until the last moment, jumped to the right and slotted in the ball.
The two other saves were from kicks by Brazilian Arthur Cabral. The first ball stopped at the goalkeeper, on loan from Flamengo. The VAR, however, caught an invasion, and the charge was repeated. The Brazilian striker hit again, but Hugo shone. It was leaked by João Neves, who secured the victory.
After his performance in the match, Hugo, who had already attracted attention for his performance in the match against Sporting, received many praise from the international press. Rádio Observador, from Portugal, considered the goalkeeper as the true star of the match.
During the podcast E o Campeão É, journalists stated that, in place of João Neves, he was considered the 'Man of the Jogo', alongside Amorim, another highlight in the clash between Benfica and Chaves.
The newspaper Record also praised the player. For the daily, in addition to saving the three penalties, Hugo Souza managed to show his skills. “He has everything it takes to be a complete goalkeeper”, stated the newspaper.
The daily A Bola stated that the goalkeeper was fundamental for Chaves. “He could concede three goals and he would always be the team's main protagonist”, pointed out the newspaper about his performance. “He lost the game, that’s for sure. But take home a beautiful story to tell”, he praised.
The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025
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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.
"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.
PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILYIn addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.
"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.
PEDRO SURGERYFlamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.
The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico
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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.
“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).
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Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.
FLAMENGO'S JEWELS IN THE SELECTION b>In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.
NEXT GAMEAfter the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .
The goalkeeper ends his participation with a message of learning and evolution
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Hugo Souza, a prominent goalkeeper in Brazilian football, opened his heart in an interview with Charla Podcast, revealing details of his journey and the challenges he faced when receiving a R$400,000 luxury car at the beginning of his career. With a sincere and reflective tone, Hugo shared how this turn of events impacted his life and made him reflect on the choices and responsibilities that accompany success.
Right at the beginning of the conversation, Hugorevealed what it was like to receive a gift so valuable coming from a humble family. "It was a gift. I came from a family with nothing, and overnight we managed to have something, okay? And then when that happens, it's difficult for you to change the key", he explained. The emotion and surprise of the present were accompanied by a difficulty in dealing with the sudden change in reality.
FLAMENGO HAS A DECISION POINT
Hugo highlighted the lack of instruction and preparation to deal with with the new phase of your life. "I didn't have any instructions to create security at that moment, I just wanted to live the dream. Suddenly my life changed. I didn't have my father, I took care of my mother, to this day I take care of my sister... It was all up to me . So I said: 'Hey, there's already all this pressure on me, I'm going to enjoy it a little'." The responsibility< /a> of taking care of his family, combined with the sudden change in status, created a challenging scenario for the young athlete.
Reflection on the impact of fame and money was also a central point of the interview. Hugo admitted that he got carried away and that his focus on football suffered. "But I think I failed to understand that I only had that because I was focused on football. If I lost that focus I would lose things", he confessed. The ease and the feeling of momentary power led to mistakes typical of youth, as he himself admits: "Did I make a mistake? Of course, I was a 20-year-old kid."
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