The GE portal conducted a vote to elect the biggest names in the history of the Copa Libertadores, and Flamengo star Gabigol came in second place among Brazilians.
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The GE portal carried out a vote to highlight the biggest names in the history of the Copa Libertadores, and Gabigol, from Flamengo, came in second place among Brazilians. In this selection of football icons, the top scorer was second only to Pelé and ahead of legends like Telê Santana. Gabigol's recognition is due not only to his incredible ability to score goals, but also to his historical importance in the competition. Among players, he is second only to the legendary Pelé and Telê Santana, but his career as a coach is also worth highlighting.
However, his position in the general ranking is 11th. The biggest names in the Copa Libertadores, according to the GE vote, are:
Carlos Bianchi – 173 pointsRiquelme – 169Alberto Spencer – 81 Pelé – 79Ricardo Bochini – 71Marcelo Gallardo – 62Francisco Sá – 34 Telê Santana – 31Luis Cubilla – 30Felipão – 22Gabigol – 20The vote was based on a system of scoring, where first place received five points, second place four, and so on. Gabigol obtained three votes for third place, five for fourth and five more for fifth, totaling 20 points. Several experts contributed to the vote, including Felipe Andreoli, Rafaelle Seraphim, Rodrigo Coutinho, Caique Andrade, Luis Roberto, Ronald Lincoln, Gustavo Villani, Martín Fernández, Fred 'Desimpedidos', Daniel Mundim and Lédio Carmona, who expressed their recognition to the Flamengo striker.
The GE portal not only praised Gabigol's achievement in the vote, but also highlighted his impressive career in the Copa Libertadores. He is Brazil's top scorer in the tournament, with 31 goals scored in 55 games, 30 for Flamengo and one for Santos. Furthermore, Gabigol participated in six editions of the competition, reached three finals and won two titles, playing a decisive role in the victories over River Plate and Athletico-PR.
His performance in the finals is also notable , with four goals scored in three decisions. Gabigol was also the top scorer in two editions, in 2019, with nine goals, and in 2021, with 11. Despite his brilliant history in the Libertadores, Gabigol is currently facing a period of poor form for Flamengo, with ten games without scoring, equaling its worst previous streak. The reserve is a challenge he needs to overcome, as he started on the bench in the first four games under Tite.
There is speculation about his motivation and desire to remain at the club, with some voices suggesting that he may no longer be happy on the pitch. However, fans eagerly await his recovery in form, hoping that Gabigol will once again be the icon who earned his place in Copa Libertadores history. Meanwhile, the player continues to be one of the biggest names in Brazilian and South American football, even amidst the current adversities.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The coach has his bias organized on the club’s current situation
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, said the coach.
AND NOW GO?The answer reflects Tite's experience in dealing with the pressure that comes with commanding big teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs like Corinthians , Grêmio and the Brazilian team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
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