Other "foreigners" have already worn hopscotch, but never hit the net
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On the day that the CBF completed 110 years of its foundation, for the first time in history a player born outside Brazil scored a goal for the Seleção. Born in Duffel, Belgium, Andreas Pereira was responsible for the feat, paving the way for the 3-2 victory over Mexico, in a friendly, last Saturday.
Son of Brazilian parents, Andreas was raised in Europe, where his father, also a football player, played for most of his career. As a youth, he played for Belgium's youth teams, playing 27 games and scoring 13 goals between the under-15 and under-17 categories.
The midfielder, however, guarantees that the dream is always there. went to wear hopscotch. The possibility that seemed remote became real when he was 17 years old and received a visit from Alexandre Gallo, then coordinator of Brazil's youth divisions. Without hesitation, he accepted the invitation to leave Belgium for Brazil.
The opportunity for the main team would only come in 2018, with Tite, who called him up for friendlies. Andreas played 23 minutes of the match against El Salvador and had to wait almost six years before he got his chance again in March 2024, this time with Dorival Júnior.
"Of course it is very difficult to be away from the national team for so long, but I always believed and the people around me told me that I had to work hard to one day return. I always kept this dream alive and, thank God, after a long time of working very hard I am now reaping the rewards", celebrated the Fulham midfielder.
His first goal for the senior team came in the fourth match, his first as a starter. In addition to finding the net, Andreas performed well.
"It was an incredible, inexplicable feeling, I'm very happy, it still hasn't sunk in that I scored the first goal. A lot of things were going through my head at the time. , everything I went through to be here. It's been a dream since I was a child to score a goal for the national team and today I'm living that moment," he said.
All along. After more than a century of existence, the five-time world champion team included a few athletes born in other countries, but none of them managed to find the net. They were:
Sidney Pullen (English) - three games;
Casemiro do Amaral (Portuguese) - six games;
Francisco Police (Italian) - one game;
There are also disagreements about where Adolpho Milman, known as Russo, who played a hopscotch game, was born. Records point to Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul, as his hometown, but for many years there was a legend that he was born in a territory of the Russian empire in what is now Afghanistan. Years later, the family discovered that, in fact, the former striker was born in Argentina.
David Luiz's role at Flamengo goes beyond his performances on the field
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The Flamengo, one of the biggest clubs in Brazilian football, continues to reap rewards not only within the four lines, but also outside of them. This time, the highlight is the influence of one of its most experienced players: David Luiz. The defender, who has already played for major European clubs, has shown himself to be a crucial figure in the development of the younger players in the squad.
One of these young talents is the striker Carlinhos, who recently opened his heart to FlaTV about the positive impact that David Luiz has had on his life. During the interview, Carlinhos did not mince words to describe how important David Luiz has been to him. "He's a guy that God put in my path", said the young striker, highlighting the spiritual and personal dimension of the relationship between them. FLAMENGO HAS A NEW ATHLETE MENTOR “It's helping me a lot. Changing my life.” Carlinhos' words reveal a side of football that is often away from the spotlight: mentoring and emotional support between players. David Luiz, with his vast experience in international football, brought to Flamengonot just his skills on the field, but also a wealth of knowledge and experiences that are invaluable for younger players. The defender has gone through moments of glory and adversity, both at clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, and with the Brazilian national team. This background allows him to offer valuable advice that goes beyond game tactics and into the personal and professional lives of his teammates.
The coordinated vandalism action that attacked the High Speed Train system in France
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A France It was surprised by a series of acts of vandalism that targeted the High Speed Train (TGV) system just hours before the opening of the Paris Olympics. The coordinated action resulted in major inconvenience for passengers, including the Brazilian Women's Team, which had its journey delayed due to the incidents. Railway operations were temporarily suspended, generating a significant impact on mobility. According to the French state railway operator, the attacks took place in the early hours of the morning and specifically targeted the installations of the high-speed lines connecting A WARNING ON THE OLYMPICS The strike mainly affected lines that connect Paris to the rest of France and neighboring countries, causing great inconvenience for thousands of passengers who depend on these services daily. The suspension of operations took many by surprise, especially those traveling to participate in or watch the Olympic Games, an event of great importance and global visibility.
French authorities acted quickly to control the situation, mobilizing teams emergency response to assess and repair the damage caused by the attacks. < b>In a statement official, the state railway operator reported that it is working tirelessly to restore service as quickly as possible, but did not provide a specific deadline for the normalization of operations.
The star is in the Premier League, but, with his recent performance, he could end up at one of the League's giants
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While Brazilian football is reaching the middle of the season, European teams are preparing to start the next cycle of disputes. In the midst of this, teams from the Old Continent are looking for reinforcements, and Andreas Pereira, former Flamengo player, has the chance to go to Chelsea (ING).
Just over two years after saying goodbye At Fla, Andreas became a standout in the Premier League, the first division of the English Championship. Currently, the Brazilian is Fulham's main playmaker, a club with which he has a contract until June 2026. No wonder, in addition to being an absolute starter for the English team, Andreas also played in the Copa América with the Brazilian team.
< In this scenario, Fulham does not intend to make Chelsea's life easier in negotiating for the player. In fact, according to information from GE, Andreas Pereira should cost around R$250 million to the Blues' coffers. It is worth noting that the signing of the Brazilian is well regarded by Enzo Maresca, coach who recently arrived at Chelsea. Furthermore, businessman Kia Joorabchian confirmed ongoing conversations with the team from the English capital.Today at 28 years old, Andreas Pereira is experiencing a moment of more stability in the European market, and part of this was due to due to his time at Flamengo. After all, before playing for Fla, between 2021 and 2022, the player was on a loan streak with Manchester United (ING). However, after playing for Mais Querido, the midfielder gained more relevance in the market and stood out at Fulham.
Dividing opinions among fans, Andreas currently declares himself a Flamengo fan and, on several occasions, has guaranteed that will return to the Rio club before ending his career. However, the reality now is the tendency to go to Chelsea in the next Premier League season.
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