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Edmundo regrets playing for Flamengo

Vasco idol, striker claims he was not treated well by people within the club

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Edmundo, one of the great center forwards in the history of Brazilian football and Vasco's idol, had a discreet spell at Flamengo, despite the high expectations surrounding his arrival at the club. On his YouTube channel, the former player recalled how he went to Flamengo after a successful career at Palmeiras, which came to an end due to high costs, at which point Flamengo made an attractive proposal.

“No Palmeiras I was paid by the investor, Parmalat. But, I started to get expensive. In 1995, the year I went to Flamengo, it was the worst year for Palmeiras/Parmalat in Brazil in terms of investments and achievements. Flamengo appeared in the form of Kleber Leite, he told me a story and I ended up going”, revealed Edmundo.

About his brief stay at Flamengo, Edmundo stated that he regrets it, although he has no resentment against the club. He highlighted that the experience was not successful due to problems in the "project" in which he was involved.


“It was the worst decision I made in my life. Nothing against the club, Flamengo, but, yes, with the people. They weren't nice to me. It wasn't against my will, it was a matter of moment, occasion. p>Edmundo apologizes to Vasco fans for playing for Flamengo

Considered one of Vasco's greatest idols, Edmundo left Flamengo amid a troubled spell and soon transferred to the Rio rival In his video, the former player also mentioned that some people within Flamengo were "mean" to him, taking advantage of the moment to apologize to the Vasco fans for his brief stay at the red-black club.


“I have nothing against the Institution, it didn't do anything to me, but people were very bad to me. Then I went to Vasco, I created my relationship with Vasco. It's part of life and you have to continue. If Vasco fans are bothered, I apologize”, said the 'animal'.

During the period he was at Flamengo, Edmundo played 23 games and scored nine goals, remaining at the club for just four months .




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Alcaraz's debut for Flamengo earns praise for the 21-year-old midfielder - See

The most beloved number 37 was a starter for the first time

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In the last match of Flamengo, Argentine Alcaraz had his first opportunity as a starter. He played for 86 minutes, which represents a significant step in his adaptation to the club and the Brazilian style of play. Alcaraz's presence on the field generated expectations and questions among fans and analysts, who closely watched his performance.

Since his arrival, Alcaraz had been used in the final minutes, which made it difficult to make a deeper assessment of his abilities. skills. However, in this match, he managed to show a little more of what he can offer the team. The importance of having a player who stands out in midfield is essential, especially in a team that aims to win important titles.


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During the 86 minutes he was on the field, Alcaraz demonstrated a good reading of the game, something that is expected from a midfielder of his category. His ability to move was remarkable; he sought to position himself between the opposing lines, trying to create spaces and opportunities for the attackers. This is crucial in a system that depends on constant movement and quick exchange of passes.

Another positive point was his passing accuracy. Alcaraz He did not hesitate to risk long throws, showing that he is willing to take on responsibilities. This characteristic is fundamental, as Flamengo needs players who can break the opponent's defense line with accurate passes.

However, it is important to highlight that, despite the good plays, Alcaraz still seems to be in the adaptation phase . At times, his connection with his teammates was not ideal, which resulted in poor passes and plays that did not flow as expected. This lack of rapport is natural in players who arrive from different leagues, but with time and training, this tends to improve.



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Vinícius Júnior and NFL star finance school renovation in Rio and move students

The creation of Mais Querido, through the Vini Jr Institute, opened a Technology Center in Santa Teresa

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Created by Ninho and São Gonçalo, Vinícius Júnior founded the Vini Jr Institute to help young students from Rio, investing in education out of his own pocket so that Brazilian children have the opportunity to study in better conditions. The athlete joined his personal friend Justin Jefferson to carry out renovations at Escola Municipal Estados Unidos, in Santa Teresa.

Star of the NFL, American football league, Justin Jefferson seems to have fallen in love with Brazil. This is because, after visiting the country and after watching a game at Maracanã, the Minnesota Vikings star wanted to contribute to the Vinícius Júnior Institute.


Improvements at the school include a Base Educational Technologies Center, in addition to an innovation hub, with infrastructure, educational methodologies and continuing training. Just like other schools helped by Vini Jr, Escola Municipal Estados Unidos now has a playful, modern and very well equipped space with various tools and cutting-edge technology.


CHILDREN GET THRILLED WITH THE HELP OF VINI JR

In images shared on social media, it is possible to see the children's excitement over the investment made by the Vini Jr Institute. The star also recorded a special message for the little ones.


So that the televisions, notebooks, tablets and even cell phones made available by Justin Jefferson arrived in Brazil, NFL Brasil and the Effect Sport agency played an important role.


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