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RONALDO FENÔMENO EXAMS THE IMPORTANCE OF ZICO IN HIS LIFE AND REVEALS HOW THE EX-FLAMENGO HELPED HIM IN HIS CAREER

The former striker gave an interview to ESPN and spoke about his relationship with Galinho

24 Mar 2024 | 08:32 |

Zico, greatest idol in the history of Flamengo, also inspired world football stars. This is the case of Ronaldo Fenômeno, star of the Brazilian national team and considered one of the greatest center forwards in football. In this way, the former player revealed how "Galinho! helped him, on and off the field.

In an interview with ESPN, he reinforced that Zico is his great inspiration. Even though the two are from different eras, since the "Galinho" ended his career in 1994, and the former striker was not yet the Phenomenon, but he took his first steps as a professional for Cruzeiro in the same year.

“Zico was a great inspiration for me, always I declared this. It helped me a lot, both technically in football and personally, in my private life. I always tried to copy his steps", he said.

END OF CAREER STOPPED

So much Zico and Ronaldo had a similar end to their careers. This is because they both retired with a serious problem in their right knee. However, the King said goodbye to the field at an older age, at 41. The five-time champion for Brazil, hung up his boots at 35 .

ZICO IN THE BEST TEAM OF ALL TIME

Ronaldo admires Zico so much, he chose him in his best team of all time. In February, the former striker was called by Betfair to form the star team and did not hesitate when placing the former number 10 of Flamengo alongside Maradona.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

RONALDO FENÔMENO EXAMS THE IMPORTANCE OF ZICO IN HIS LIFE AND REVEALS HOW THE EX-FLAMENGO HELPED HIM IN HIS CAREER