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Formed in the youth ranks of Flamengo , former player Leonardo spoke again about the controversy surrounding the 1987 Brazilian Championship title . For the current sports manager, there is no logic in considering Sport the champion of the edition, and the main person responsible for the confusion was the CBF itself.

Leonardo on Flamengo's 1987 Brasileirão title: "This CBF anomaly is a shame"

"No, no, with all due respect to Sport, but you know what? First, it's a shame that the CBF is so anomaly, that they don't recognize it and then they do [...] But I think at the time, they admitted they couldn't organize the championship . So, they gave Clube dos 13 the opportunity to organize the competition," Leonardo told Charla Podcast.

According to the former full-back, the Green Module brought together the country's main clubs, such as the 12 biggest clubs in Brazilian football , while the Yellow Module functioned as a kind of second division, with the country's most alternative teams.

" The Green Module brings together the country's top 20 clubs. The other, from 20th to 40th . Series A, Series B, man. Two champions emerge. Then they say they have to play a game to recognize the Brazilian title. Honestly, it's a bit of a... So, Flamengo —I don't want to say right or wrong—didn't show up for that game. Inter wouldn't show up either, São Paulo wouldn't show up, because they signed. Then Sport showed up and lost this game that never happened. And the debate continues to this day," he added.

WHAT HAPPENED IN 1987?

That year, lacking the financial means to organize the tournament, the CBF authorized the Clube dos 13 to create the Copa União , contested by the country's 16 most prominent clubs, called the Green Module. However, the confederation later reversed its decision, creating the Yellow Module, and requiring a crossover between the champions of each module.

Flamengo and Internacional, the two best teams in the Green Module, refused to face Sport and Guarani, leaders of the Yellow Module. As a result, the Pernambuco team won by a landslide and was officially recognized by the CBF . Still, for much of the public, Flamengo 's title in the Green Module is seen as the true Brazilian Championship.

WAS LEONARDO ON THE FIELD?

The former full-back was a starter on a star-studded team that included Zico, Renato Gaúcho, Bebeto, and Zinho. For him, the historic significance of the title goes beyond the legal dispute: " I think there should be official recognition and popular recognition . That, if we analyze it, is Zico's last title of the 1980s," Leonardo noted.

Midfielder Victor Hugo was officially announced as a reinforcement for Santos this Tuesday (02). With no space at Flamengo, the player signed a loan contract valid until July 2026. The agreement does not provide a purchase option, but guarantees the São Paulo club the right of preference in the event of a future negotiation.

Victor Hugo on loan from Flamengo to Santos: "It's a dream come true"

According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, if Flamengo receives offers for the athlete during the loan period, Peixe will have priority to match any offer, a similar case to Jean Lucas' loan in 2019.

FIRST WORDS AS A SANTOS PLAYER

Excited about the opportunity, Victor Hugo spoke for the first time as a Santos player and highlighted the chance to play alongside Neymar, an idol from Vila Belmiro: " I'm so happy and eager to play and train . It's a dream come true. I've been watching Neymar at Santos since I started watching football; he was the player who made me fall in love with the sport. It's an honor to play with him; I'm sure it will work out great," the midfielder told the club's official website.

The Nest Boy also highlighted the immediate affection he's received from the Santos fans: " It's been incredible. I've already received so many messages on Instagram, and I'm so happy . I went to the last game at Vila and I can't wait to be on the field to bring joy to these fans. I'm so excited and hope to help as much as possible," he added.

MISSION IN VILA BELMIRO

At Santos, Victor Hugo will have the opportunity to play more minutes, unlike the situation he has faced at Flamengo in recent months. The midfielder arrives to bolster the team's fight against relegation , as the team sits 16th in the Brazilian Championship with 22 points from 21 matches.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti led, this Monday (01), the first training session of the Brazilian National Team at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ). The activity marked the beginning of the preparation during the FIFA Date, but had important absences, such as Samuel Lino and Lucas Paquetá, who only carried out regenerative work in the gym.

Samuel Lino defended Flamengo in the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, in the Brasileirão , on Sunday (31). Paquetá played for West Ham (ING), in the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest (ING), in the Premier League. For the same reason, Jean Lucas (Bahia) also limited his participation to light activities.

In addition to them, five players called up did not participate in the initial training session, as they only showed up this Tuesday (02), due to their teams' games in Europe on Sunday (31): Alisson, Caio Henrique, Gabriel Magalhães, Raphinha and Gabriel Martinelli .

YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE TRAINING

Due to the absences, the coaching staff called on some youth players from Rio de Janeiro clubs to complete the lineup. Among them was goalkeeper Léo Nanneti, a U-20 World Cup winner with Flamengo .

Also participating were Huguinho (right-back, Botafogo), Marquinhos (defender, Botafogo), Léo Lance (left-back, Fluminense) and Gustavo Dohnamm (midfielder, Fluminense). These athletes' presence was only occasional and does not mean they have been called up for official matches .

BRAZIL'S NEXT COMMITMENTS

The National Team faces Chile this Thursday (05), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Afterwards, they face Bolivia on Tuesday (10) , at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto, ending their participation in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.