DIEGO RIBAS PRAISES FLAMENGO'S VICTORY OVER VASCO IN THE RIO U-17 COPA AND GIVES PRAISE TO FILIPE LUÍS

On the afternoon of this past Saturday (8), the Flamengo under-17 led by Filipe Luís gained a very special fan: Diego Ribas. The former player went to attend the match of his friend and now coach Filipe Luís and was able to see a spectacular match from the team led by the former full-back. After the game, Diego fell in love with the former athlete and projected the future of the new commander.

“Today was the day to honor this coach and friend who lives in my heart. My brother, congratulations on the victory and especially on your commitment and dedication to teaching and developing these kids as athletes and as people. It will certainly be a journey full of challenges, strong emotions and much success. I will always be in the crowd! Get at them, Filipinho! God bless!”, wrote Diego, on Instagram.

In the comments of the publication, Filipe Luís returned Diego's affection: “my brother from the heart! I love you. Thank you for honoring. An honor". Diego Alves also left a message, who formed 'Generation 85' alongside the former full-back and former midfielder at Mengão: “salut, my dears”, he joked.

At halftime of the match against Vasco, Diego Ribas gave an interview to FlaTV and analyzed the team led by Filipe Luís. The former captain of Flamengo raved about praise to his friend.

"I think it's amazing. Filipe is a guy who is constantly learning, despite already knowing a lot. He has a lot of experience and today he is ready to be not just a coach, but a educator. When it comes to the base, it needs people like him. I'm very happy and proud to have a friend in this position. The team plays the first team very well organized. , said Diego.

Flamengo beat Vasco by the score of 2 to 1. Thus, Mais Querido gets closer to winning the second championship of Copa Rio under-17. Furthermore, Filipe Luís could be close to lifting his first trophy as a coach.