The two-time champions are back! Early this Wednesday morning (16), FlaBasquete returned to Rio de Janeiro with the two-time FIBA ​​intercontinental championship in their luggage. Upon landing at Galeão airport, the Pride of the Nation received a warm welcome from the Red-Black Nation and went straight to Gávea, where they met members, employees and fans at the Hélio Maurício gym.

Still at the airport, Rafael Mineiro, one of the team's standout players in Egypt, spoke about winning the second world championship.

"We were incredibly focused, and we demonstrated our focus during the match. Against two great teams, we didn't give them any chances, and we played very well. When we win a title, it's incredibly satisfying, the fans' affection, and now we're back here and continuing the celebration with them. The nation is also part of it, sending us that energy. Sometimes we can't respond because we're so tense before the game, but now that they've come to welcome us, the least we can do is give them a hug. The title is theirs!"

Now, the Pride of the Nation turns its attention to the return of the NBB. The team led by Gustavo de Conti will face Minas, next Sunday (20), at 11 am, at Arena Minas.