FLUMINENSE PLAYER SINGS PREJUDICED CHANTS TO FLAMENGO FANS

At the height of the celebration for the unprecedented Libertadores title, won after a draw with Flamengo, Fluminense saw one of its players, full-back Guga, star in a controversial episode by singing a prejudiced song against Flamengo fans. The player's attitude brought to light not only the sporting rivalry, but also a discussion about the limits of respect and tolerance in football.

The aforementioned song, sung for years by the Tricolor fans, was recently the subject of controversy at Enem 2023 , being classified as an example of racial prejudice. This event calls into question Fluminense's narrative, which argues that terms such as "mulambo" do not carry a discriminatory connotation. The divergence between the fans' vision and the interpretation given by society reflects the complexity of relationships in the Brazilian sporting universe.

On social media, the reaction of the red and black was indignation at Guga's insistence on singing the controversial song. It is worth highlighting the hypocrisy present in the tricolor positioning, as, recently, many Fluminense fans criticized Brazilians who chose to support Boca Juniors in the Libertadores final, claiming that such an attitude would be conniving with racism. The irony lies in the fact that, a week later, the tricolors themselves found themselves involved in a questionable situation.

The possibility that Guga's provocation was motivated by a "pain in the neck" gains strength when remember that the full-back is an admitted Flamengo fan. In 2019, when he was still playing for Atlético-MG, he published a video on social media celebrating Flamengo's epic comeback against River Plate in the Libertadores final. At the time, his words expressed a genuine passion for the red-black club.

However, this expression of love for Flamengo had consequences for Guga, who was removed from Atlético-MG due to the video. In his defense, the full-back argued that it was just a joke between friends, a clear attempt to minimize the criticism received. Since then, Guga seems to have adopted the stance of provoking Flamengo fans, whether playing for Atlético-MG or now for Fluminense.

The episode raises questions about the responsibility of athletes as public figures and the role of clubs in guidance of your players. Rivalry between fans is an intrinsic characteristic of football, but it is essential that it is expressed in a respectful manner and without resorting to discriminatory speeches. The controversy sparked by Guga serves as an alert to the need to promote a more inclusive sporting environment, where respect prevails over exacerbated rivalries and deep-rooted prejudices.