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Commentator criticizes Gabigol's speech after Cruzeiro announcement: "He hasn't played in two years"
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VINICIUS JUNIOR: VALENCIA X REAL MADRID REFEREE FIRED
Iglesias Villanueva operated as VAR and at the center of controversy
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Valencia x Real Madrid was shrouded in controversy. Vinicius Junior was once again the target of racist chants and this time he didn't let it go. He stopped the game to point out in the stands who was responsible for the chants.
The moment generated a lot of disturbance, with several players from Real Madrid and Valencia going to the area where Vinicius was to try to calm the situation. After they moved slightly away from the area near the fans' stand, there was a new incident.
When tempers flared between Vini and the Valencia goalkeeper, Duro, the Valencia player, removed the Brazilian star from the confusion by a key around Vinicius Junior's neck. The Brazilian star would later push the Spanish player.
The controversy with the VAR is simple, the referee only showed images of Vinicius' aggression in the broadcast, without showing the violent way in which Duro "tapped" the Brazilian tip. The Brazilian would later be expelled for these same images, and Duro did not suffer any penalty.
The case is serious because after a black player was the target of racism, in an altercation with another player who purposefully did not All the events were shown, making it appear that Vinicius Junior acted out of time without any reason.
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Now ex-Flamengo, Gabigol has a shirt number defined by Cruzeiro
The striker signed a three-year contract with the team from Minas Gerais and was announced last Wednesday (1)
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Announced by Cruzeirolast Wednesday (1), Gabigol had its number defined by the mining team. With a contract until the end of December 2028, the ex-Flamengo striker will once again wear the number 9 shirt.
Remember that Gabigol wore Flamengo's number 9 shirt between the 2019 and 2022 seasons. The player stopped using number 9 to wear to 10 from 2023, as Diego Ribas has retired from playing.
LOSS OF SHIRT 10
However, Gabigol didn't do very well with Flamengo's number 10 shirt. The attacker even lost his number in the 2024 season, after appearing wearing a Corinthians shirt during a barbecue, something that did not please the red-black managers.
NUMBER 99
After losing 10, Gabigol started using 99 until the last games with Manto Sagrado. With it, he scored two goals against Atlético-MG in the final of the Copa do Brasil and guaranteed another title for Mais Querido.
IN THE HISTORY OF FLAMENGO
With the Copa do Brasil title, Gabigoljoined the select group of the biggest winners in the history of Flamengo, alongside Júnior, Arrascaeta, Zico and Bruno Henrique. In other words, the player won 13 trophies in six years at Rubro-Negro.
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Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's criticism in favor of Vini Jr., ex-Flamengo, for the Ballon d'Or
Winner of the award from France Football magazine, the Spaniard said he was surprised by the Portuguese star's speeches in favor of Mengão's creation
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Winner of the Ballon d'Or 2024, Rodri, from Manchester City< /b>, generated controversy for reply to statements by Cristiano Ronaldo about the award. The Portuguese had considered it unfair that Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid standout, had not received the award, despite his impressive season.
Rodri's answer
In an interview with the Spanish newspaper As, Rodri didn't mince words when commenting on Cristiano's criticism. The Spanish midfielder recalled that CR7 itself has benefited from the journalists' voting system in the past.
"Well, it was really a surprise, because he knows better than anyone how this award works and how to choose the winner. This year, the journalists who voted decided that I should win. Those same journalists, at one point, voted for him to win, and I imagine he agreed. ", declared Rodri.
The player also commented on how the achievement impacted his life:
"It changed my life. Maybe I wasn't aware when I won, but it changed my life. The impact of going out on the street is no longer the same. Many things that I could do before, obviously I can't do anymore. But it's good, it's for a good reason, it's because of this recognition that was so important for me and my family. ."
What did Cristiano Ronaldo say?
The statement that provoked Rodri's response was made by Cristiano Ronaldo at the Globe Soccer Awards, an event in which < a href="https://www.sofascore.com/pt/player/vinicius-junior/868812" target="_blank">Vini Jr. He was recognized as the best player in the world, as well as in The Best. CR7 praised the Brazilian and questioned the criteria for the Ballon d'Or.
"I love the way they are making their career... Bellingham, Lamine (Yamal), this new generation, Vinícius, who is doing a fantastic job. He deserved the Ballon d'Or. It was unfair. I speak in front of everyone. They gave it to Rodri. He deserves it too. But Vinícius won the Champions League, he scored. "
Vinícius Jr. reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's words
After Cristiano's statement, Vinícius Júnior did not hide his admiration for the idol.
"If Cristiano Ronaldo is talking, I will end up believing it that I am the best player in the world. He is my idol, along with Neymar", said Vini Jr., highlighting his gratitude for the recognition.
The debate over the 2024 Ballon d'Or
The decision to award Rodri generated controversy among fans and experts. While many recognize the Spaniard's fundamental role in winning the Euro Cupand other titles for Manchester City, some fans believe that Vinícius Júnior's individual impact on the season should have been greater valued, in addition to the Champions League titles. The discussion, however, reinforces the protagonism of both in world football.
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Flamengo's creation points to Vini Jr. as the biggest revelation of the century
The steering wheel sees his namesake as the best player revealed at Mengão in the last 24 years and remembers his coexistence with Jorge Jesus at red-black
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Formed in the youth categories of Flamengo and currently midfielder for Sheffield United, in England, Vinicius Souza participated in a game promoted by ESPN to choose the greatest revelation of Rubro-Negro in the 21st century. After a fierce "tournament", Vini Jr. was chosen by the player, largely due to his recent achievement as the best player in the world by FIFA.
The symbolic duel
In the dispute, important names revealed by Flamengo participated: Vini Jr., Reinier , Lucas Paquetá, João Gomes, Hugo Souza (Neneca), Felipe Melo , Adriano Imperador and Renato Augusto.
Quarter-finals:
Vini Jr. beat Reinier;
Paquetá beat João Gomes;
Hugo Souza eliminated Felipe Melo;
Adriano Imperador went by Renato Augusto.
Semifinals:
Vini Jr. defeated Lucas Paquetá;
Adriano Imperador surpassed Hugo Souza.
Final:
In a tight decision betweenVini Jr. and Adriano, the best in the world award weighed in, and the Real Madrid striker was chosen.
< p>Controversy with Adriano and absences feltView on Threads
Although Adriano Imperador was included, his revelation in the professionals occurred in 2000, technically still in the 20th centuryThat's why some fans. pointed out the absence of Julius Caesar, another highlight revealed in Flamengo, which also could have been part of the list.
Memories of Jorge Jesus and the comparison with Matic
In the same interview, Vinicius Souza recalled his work with Jorge Jesus in 2019 at Flamengo. The midfielder's playing style is similar to that of the Serbian Nemanja Matic, former Chelsea and Manchester United player who worked with the former Mengão commander in his first spell at Benfica.
“At first, I didn’t know who Matic was. He said: ‘Go watch his videos’. When I watched it, I thought it was incredible. He was tall, with an absurd level, playing for United. Jesus stayed close to me so I could observe his training and his time in Portugal. It was very inspiring”, reported Vinicius.
Vinicius Souza's career
Vinicius was promoted to Flamengo's professionals in 2019, but only played four matches for the club. In 2020, he played four more games before being sold to Lommel (Belgium). He was later loaned to Mechelen (Belgium) and Espanyol (Spain). In 2022, he was acquired by Sheffield United, where he has already played 58 games and scored one goal since his arrival.
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