THE GLOBE
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GAME OF THE STARS: Júnior jokes and suggests the creation of an under-60 team to bring together the former stars
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Teamwork starts in the locker room
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Zico and Romário exchange compliments and affirm that disagreements are in the past
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ZICO TAKES the penalty with style, scoring the first of his three goals in the All-Star Game at Maracanã
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ROMÁRIO DRIBLES past goalkeeper Ellinton before scoring his first goal in the draw (5-5) in the charity match
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Carlos Eduardo Mansur and Mauricio\ Fonseca
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It was 16:40 p.m. when Romário arrived at Maracanã. Zico had already been at the stadium for some time, finalizing the details of the party. Before entering the locker room, where the other players were already changing, Romário made a point of making it clear that all the problems he'd had with the host over the past 11 years were behind him.
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"Zico had a very dignified attitude when he called me. I accepted immediately and was very happy. Let's put the past behind us. I'm sure that together we can do a lot of interesting things in football," said the short one.
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Before entering the locker room, Romário gave his former rival another compliment:
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- Zico was wrong when he said that, if I had played alongside him, I would have reached 1,000 goals more easily. In fact, if I had played with Zico, I would have scored 2,000 goals.
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Ceremony between the two ends on the field
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When he entered the locker room, Romário was greeted by Zico. No kisses or hugs. The meeting, which was taking place for the first time in 11 years, was respectful. The two shook hands, and Zico, like a good host, thanked the former striker for his presence.
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- Thank you for coming - said Zico.
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- The pleasure is mine - replied Romário.
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Afterwards, everyone went to a corner of the locker room. Romário played with Zico's grandson, Eduardo. The atmosphere was completely relaxed.
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- That was the coolest thing. There was no tension, no awkwardness - commented Júnior, who played with Zico and was Romário's coach at Flamengo.
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Before the game, Zico grabbed Romário and together they went to the edge of the field to pose for photos. There was a commotion, a lot of pushing and shoving. No one wanted to miss the historic moment.
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On the field, the chemistry was quicker. And soon Zico and Romário were at ease. With the ball and with their words. During halftime, the two of them and Júnior chatted animatedly. So relaxed, they even seemed like longtime friends.
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- The truth is that we've talked a lot of nonsense in recent years, right? - said Zico.
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"The man is Galo. I've come to the conclusion that it's not possible to keep making enemies at this stage in life. This reunion is making a lot of people happy," replied a now relaxed Romário.
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Satisfied with what he had seen on the field in the first 45 minutes, Júnior said that he wanted to bring the two together for other games:
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- Who knows when they create an under-60 selection?
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Idols\ between goals and hugs
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More than 70 people watch Zico and Romário put on a show at the All-Star Game
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ZICO AND ROMÁRIO hug after the game that marked the reconciliation between the two former stars
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Carlos Eduardo Mansur and
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Opponents for part of their professional lives, but enemies years later, Zico and Romário made Maracanã live another of their dream afternoons yesterday. With each goal, from one or the other, they embraced. Since Zico scored three and Romário two, there were at least five hugs during the All-Star Game. The 5-on-5 draw between a selection of players who participated in some of Flamengo's six Brazilian titles and a team of Zico's friends had much more than that. It had exchanges, moments of art, and the reconnection of two of the greatest names in Brazilian football.
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"There's frustration because we have a serious problem, even with the law. I'm Rio, Romário is Rio, this party belongs to Rio and Brazil. I'm grateful he came with an open heart, to meet the Flamengo fans again, who love him. He couldn't be left out," said Zico, who sued Romário for having his image painted in the bathroom of a nightclub owned by the striker, who was cut months before the 1998 World Cup.
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Baby, sad, doesn't play
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Then, Galinho spoke about the duo's goals: - If we had played together, the average would always be like that.
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"Playing with Zico, Júnior, Andrade, Adílio, and Adriano, who made history at Flamengo, was an honor. The one-twos with Zico came naturally; there was no way they wouldn't. Even if you make mistakes, you succeed," Romário replied. "We had some cool moments on the field."
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The first exchange of passes came just two minutes in. In the fourth minute, Zico set up a screen and Romário returned the ball, but Carlos Germano prevented the goal. Clearly, the two were searching for each other on the field. Alcindo had opened the scoring for Zico's Friends, and Adriano had missed a streak of goals before being awarded a penalty in the 21st minute. Zico gave him the ball to shoot, but, at the fans' behest, Adriano handed the ball back to the party host. Zico tied the game. It was the first hug between the idols. The next would come in the 34th minute. After another exchange of passes, the number 10 made a beautiful play and broke the tie. In the 37th minute, Djalminha made it 2-2.
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In the second half, Romário discovered how much he still remains beloved by the red-and-black fans. Making it 3-2, he heard the old chant of "Romário, here we go! The beast is going to get him," which characterized his time at Gávea. Falcão, from futsal, and Felipe Adão put Zico's friends ahead, but Romário, from the penalty spot, made it 4-4. To top it all off, another pass from the striker, another goal from Zico, another hug. In the end, Bruno Morais made it 5-5.
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The ice was broken. Their final meeting took place in the center of the Maracanã field. Together, they handed over the symbolic keys to a car donated to a charity. They whispered in each other's ears, and Romário thanked Zico, who thanked him in return.
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The presence of Zico, Romário, Flamengo's 80s generation, the positive atmosphere after the red-and-black team's national title, all of this brought 72.743 people to Maracanã. Of these, 55.821 paid for tickets and generated revenue of R$253.298, which will be donated to charities, to the family of former Fluminense player Washington, who suffers from a degenerative disease, and to the family of former Flamengo goalkeeper Zé Carlos, who passed away in July.
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Peace between the two idols came on the same afternoon that another great footballer felt disrespected. Scheduled to play for Flamengo, the same team as Zico, Bebeto was taken off minutes before kickoff when Adriano arrived at Maracanã. A starting lineup with Bebeto and Romário up front had already been announced, due to the Emperor's absence.
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- I was removed before I even played -\ said Bebeto, annoyed, before hearing boos from the Flamengo fans when\ his name was displayed on the screen.
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In the middle of the second half, the former striker and now América coach was no longer even on the bench. Soon, he would leave Maracanã.
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Before the game, private security guards attacked photographers who were trying to record the meeting between Zico and Romário.
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A floor of stars
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On a gala afternoon, Maracanã will see Zico and Romário side by side today
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ZICO WALKS through the trophy room of his club, CFZ: rapprochement with his old rival Romário and promise of a game with a large crowd this afternoon, at Maracanã
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ROMÁRIO: PRESENCE confirmed today at Maracanã and words of praise for Zico
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Carlos Eduardo Mansur
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It's not a championship match, it's not a trophy match, but Maracanã could be home to an unforgettable afternoon. At 17 p.m., the 2009 edition of the All-Star Game will mark a match that, until a few days ago, seemed impossible. Zico and Romário will be side by side, exchanging passes and creating goal chances. "Galinho" will lead a selection of players who have participated in at least one of Flamengo's six Brazilian championships, transforming the match into yet another act in the never-ending celebration of Flamengo's national title. The team will also have two special guests: in addition to Romário himself, former defender Fábio Luciano. On the other side will be a team of stars from the field, with one reinforcement from the court and another from the sand - Falcão, from futsal, and Buru, from beach soccer.
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Game has a charitable character
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The ice between the stars was broken over the past week. The relationship, deteriorated since the 1994 World Cup, when Romário called the 1982 generation losers, became a real conflict after the striker was cut from the 1998 World Cup, which Romário blamed on Zico, then the technical coordinator. Until the greatest idol in the club's history extended a telephone invitation to Romário to participate in today's game.
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A large crowd is expected. After all, this is the first time the All-Star Game will be held on a Sunday afternoon. Furthermore, it has a strong appeal, especially for Flamengo fans. Just three weeks after winning the sixth Brazilian championship, the match promoted by Zico will feature a veritable selection of national champions wearing the club's jersey, making the game another chance to celebrate the title. The team will also feature names like Adílio, Andrade, Bebeto, Renato Gaúcho, Nunes, Leonardo Moura, Ronaldo Angelim, and Ibson.
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The game also has a charitable purpose. The proceeds will go to three different destinations: part will go to the family of Washington, a former Fluminense striker who suffers from a degenerative disease; another part will go to the family of former goalkeeper Zé Carlos, Brazilian champion in 1987 with Flamengo who passed away in July; and the remainder will go to charities.
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Tickets will be on sale at Maracanã: seats at R$6 and stands at R$10. The gates will open at noon and, at 15 pm, there will be a preliminary between artists.
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Adriano\ guaranteed only until May
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Although Flamengo's board said that Adriano was guaranteed until a possible Copa Libertadores final in August, the player's agent, Gilmar Rinaldi, said that the top scorer's stay at the club is only guaranteed until May.
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The businessman guaranteed that, for Adriano to stay until August, it will be necessary to talk in 2010.
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- It's a decision that will happen later on. The agreement will be made before the World Cup, and that's guaranteed - said Gilmar Rinaldi.
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At the same time, Flamengo will be able to count on Vágner Love next year, even though his loan may last, at most, until July.
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Vágner Love made it clear that his objective is to play for Flamengo and that he lost the desire to continue at Palmeiras due to his relationship with the fans, who felt that the striker did not commit himself to the team.
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"I want to play for Flamengo, but I'm still waiting for Palmeiras to release me," said Vágner Love. "I hope this negotiation is finalized soon and that I can come to Rio, where I belong. Playing in the Libertadores would be great, and I'll do everything I can to be there."
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Ronaldo Angelim, the hero of the sixth championship, has not yet decided whether he will stay at the club, because the amount he asked for was considered high.
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THE DAY
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Romário: 'If I had played with Zico, I would have scored two thousand goals'
\ \Rio\ - The joke ran at Maracanã: Romário played alongside Galinho, because team opponent was called Zico's Friends. Ironies aside, Baixinho heaped praise on his former rival and lamented that it took 11 years to end the feud with the greatest idol in Flamengo's history.
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Romário joked about Zico's claim that if they had played together, the striker would have reached 1,000 goals faster. Yesterday, Romário scored two, a great goal and another from a penalty, and shone.
\ \"Zico is wrong to say that. If I had played with him, I would have scored two thousand goals (laughs). It was a very nice gesture of Zico to invite me to this party. It's been 11 years since the problem I had with him. In that time, I've matured a lot. I made a mistake, it was a matter of inexperience. I'm sure that, together, we can do a lot." interesting in football", said Romário.
\ \Before the ball rolled, Romário was booed when his name was announced on the scoreboard. But with his beautiful performance, goals, and pass for Zico to score, he won over the fans, who chanted at the top of their lungs the chants from his time at Flamengo. The shorty cheered when the fans chanted "Romário is coming and the beast will get him" and "Romário is a vulture."
\ \"I'm very happy and honored to have participated. The crowd liked it and dreamed," said Romário, who also commented on the possibility of one day a team having Zico, Bebeto, Adriano... "It would have been a dream for many." fans. Zico and Bebeto are two icons of world football. With Bebeto I had the opportunity to play several times for the national team, which unfortunately didn't happen with Zico. But now it was an honor to play alongside one of the greatest players in the history of world football," the former striker added.
\ \During the match, in which he played the full 90 minutes, Romário provided backheel passes, scored a goal, was the team's standout player, and partially sealed the peace with Galo. Eleven years ago, the controversial cut of Baixinho on the eve of the 1998 World Cup in France began their turbulent relationship.
\ \The responsibility for the absence ended up falling on Galinho, then technical coordinator of the Brazilian national team. Zico maintains the lawsuit he filed against Baixinho because of the painting made by Romário that depicted the red-and-black idol in the toilet. However, yesterday, at Maracanã, it was a day of celebration and the two exchanged hugs, passes and goals.
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Emperor becomes subject at the King's party
\ \Adriano almost ends up on the bench after arriving at the last minute, ends up with the number 9 shirt and is teased by Zico for missing goals. Galo, however, said they understand the striker's trips to the favela.
\ \Rio - One day after playing a pickup game in Leme, Adriano went to his other beach, Maracanã. But, in the festive match, the Emperor became Zico's subject, hailed as king by the red-and-black fans. Unlike Flamengo, the striker didn't wear the Galinho's number 10, but rather the number 9. The player, who arrived at the stadium at the last minute and risked being blocked by Bebeto, was greeted with chants of 'Party in the favela' and engaged in scenes of idolatry with Zico, who didn't disapprove of Adriano's frequenting of the Vila Cruzeiro community.
\ \Adriano showed the sixth championship trophy to the fans, after Ronaldo Angelim received it from Zico.
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"In this game, with great idols, including Zico, of whom I am a fan, I once again find my happiness. It's very easy to play alongside him, Júnior, Romário, Adílio... They have a different vision of the game than today's players," praised Adriano, who was celebrated by the fans with shouts of 'The Emperor is back' and the funk lyrics that say 'I just want to be happy, to walk calmly in the favela where I was born'. Excited, the player responded with waves.
In the 20th minute of the first half, a moment that will remain in Adriano's memory. After receiving a pass from Romário, Adriano was awarded a penalty. Zico called the player and asked the Emperor to take the penalty. But a king never loses his majesty. The fans called for Zico, who received the ball from the striker, took the penalty, and scored.
\ \Wearing white and red cleats with the word Emperor written on them, Adriano wasted two clear chances to score. As punishment, he hit himself on the head. Afterwards, he joked: "It's a party, more of a joke than a serious matter. It has to be a beautiful goal."
\ \Zico praised Adriano. "He's a good-hearted boy, he has every right to be happy and to choose where he wants to be. God gave him opportunities, and I, who saw him take his first steps at Gávea, am happy," said Galinho, who joked. "I'm doing everything for him to make a mark, but it seems he doesn't want to consecrate us."
\ \Adriano dreams of a great 2010. "I have to stay in shape, work hard. I can help Flamengo a lot," guaranteed the striker, who, in Gávea, unlike Zico's party, can choose his number and arrive late.
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Zico and Romário seal peace and shine in the All-Star Game
\ \Rio - A grateful idol with a clear conscience. That's how Zico felt after giving another show on the grass of the stage where he always shone. Galinho was euphoric with the large audience present — more than 72 thousand people — Game das Estrelas held yesterday, at Maracanã, and relieved to make peace with Baixinho Romário.
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Zico and Romário finally make peace.
\ \"I just have to thank these people who left the beach on a very hot day in Rio and brought their families to watch us play. There are no words to express my gratitude for this contribution from the Flamengo fans. They really are the biggest in the world," said an emotional Zico, who reciprocated the affection with three goals and magical plays in the draw between the idols of Flamengo and the star's friends by 5 to 5.
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"I'm sure that everyone leaves here knowing that everything their parents, grandparents or uncles told them was true. We don't run much, but the skill remains," joked Galinho, also showing solidarity with his friends.
\ \Zico confirmed that part of the R$253.296 raised will be donated to the family of former goalkeeper Zé Carlos, who passed away in July, and former Tricolor striker Washington, who suffers from a degenerative disease.
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Provocation to Adriano
Regarding his partnership with Romário on the field, Zico heaped praise on his former rival. Galinho adopted a conciliatory tone.
\ \"Ten years have passed and we've said a lot of bad things about each other. It wasn't cool for him and me to be fighting. He's an icon of football fans Brazilian and worldwide, just like I am, and we are both Flamengo idols. The thing is to put a stop to all this. Enmity doesn't get us anywhere," said the eternal number 10 from Gávea, who is still pursuing legal action against Romário.
\ \But Zico emphasized the importance of Baixinho at the party. "A star like Romário could never be missing from the same stage where he always shone," he said.
\ \The former star also took the opportunity to joke with the current number 10 of Gávea. "I, Romário, Júnior, among others, left Adriano in front of the goal several times and he didn't score any. So he compromises us," the Galinho teased, drawing a smile from Romário and maestro Júnior.
\ \"The ball passes through the feet of Adílio, Andrade, Zico, Júnior, Romário, Zinho... Adriano can't miss that many goals," Júnior added.
\ \But it was a day of celebration and Zico left the field shortly before the end of the match, applauded, of course, and with the fans shouting: "Zico is our king". It couldn't have been any different.
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Romário celebrates the end of the 'fight' with Zico
\ \ \ \Rio - Two of Flamengo's greatest idols in history, Romário and Zico, spent 11 years in a row this Sunday. Upon arriving at the stadium, the current América-RJ director celebrated the end of the problem with the former number 10 of the Brazilian National Team.
\ \The fight between the two former players began in 1998. At the time, Romário insinuated that Zico, then assistant to coach Zagallo on the Brazilian national team, had been responsible for cutting him from the World Cup.
\ \On the door of one of the bathrooms in his themed bar, Romário placed a caricature of Zico, who felt offended and sued the then Flamengo number 11.
\ \The fight came to an end with Zico inviting Romário to participate in the "Game of the Stars".
\ \"There cannot be such a difference between two stars who made history. I was happy and honored by the invitation. We get older and our thinking changes. But his attitude in inviting me was very dignified and I accepted immediately. Now let's forget what happened. The two of us together can do many things. interesting for football", said Romário.
\ \With old differences overcome, Romário tried to imagine what an attacking duo with Zico would be like when both were at the peak of their careers.
\ \"If I had been the same age, we would have played a lot. Unfortunately, we didn't have that opportunity, but I will have the pleasure of playing alongside Zico in this 'Game of the Stars'", celebrated Romário.
\ \Zico also praised the peace made with Romário. "Everyone has the right to make mistakes. As the years go by, we learn to accept each other's personalities. important is that my heart is free from this issue", said the former Flamengo number 10.
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Flamengo doesn't want to pay to have Vagner Love
\ \São Paulo - Even Vagner Love has admitted that he is close to Flamengo, but the Rio de Janeiro club has made some demands to ensure the transfer takes place. Flamengo remains very interested in the forward, but doesn't want to break the bank to sign the top scorer.
\ \According to Marcos Braz, vice-president of the Gávea club, the in business it has to be an exchange, but without change. "Flamengo will not make any kind of compensation consultantVagner Love is a player at the level of the Brazilian National Team, but Flamengo is not part of that. negociação financial", the director confirmed.
\ \The initial plan is to transfer players to accommodate Love. Among the possible players who would swap Gávea for Palestra Itália are playmaker Gonzalo Fierro, a longtime Palmeiras target, and midfielder Everton. Defensive midfielder Kleberson could also be involved in the deal.
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SPORTS GAZETTE
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In a peaceful atmosphere, Romário and Zico throw a party at Maracanã
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The atmosphere of peace and friendship between Flamengo idols Zico and Romário ended up being the main attraction this Sunday at Maracanã stadium, where Quintino's Galinho hosted the 2009 All-Star Game. Former rivals, the former players played for the same team, exchanged passes and threw a huge party in the stands. After nearly 11 years of hostility, the former athletes waved the 'white flag' and demonstrated great rapport, both on and off the field.
\ \After 'starting' the fight with Zico with a painting in his old restaurant in 1998, after being released from the Brazilian national team on the eve of the World Cup in France, Romário earned the enmity of the former Flamengo midfielder. However, on December 27th, the shorty eased the old tension at Maracanã and, after many hugs at Galinho de Quintino, made peace.
\ \"Eleven years have passed, and many bad things were said about us. We were younger and ended up saying things we shouldn't have. We left that behind and are making many people happy, especially the red-black nation. I am very happy and honored to be part of this beautiful party," said Baixinho, while being applauded by the fans.
\ \Following the same peacemaking speech, the greatest number 10 in Flamengo's history praised Baixinho and said that the striker's presence at this party was "indispensable." On the pitch at the Mário Filho stadium, Zico confessed that his family were fans of América-RJ before he became an idol at Gávea. The long-standing passion for Mecão was finally expressed this Sunday, when the Galinho expressed support for Romário's work with the red team;
\ \"We always leave this life and leave things unfinished. The important thing is the heart. I've already sorted out his (Romário's) unfinished business. Over the years, we've learned to accept criticism, and it also leaves room for misinterpretation. It's beautiful to see Romário at our party and the fans cheering him on," Zico said, before praising the former center forward's work at América-RJ. "What he's doing at América is really cool. It's excellent for Rio de Janeiro."
\ \Thousands of Flamengo fans went to Maracanã on a sunny Sunday afternoon to watch the charity match organized by Zico. As the stars took to the field, the large crowd at the stadium chanted some chants that marked the different generations that made up the two teams.
\ \The first letter was the chant that propelled the red-and-black team to victory in the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo players and former players went up the tunnel to the cry of "The Maracanã is ours, let the party begin." Zico, Romário, Adriano, Bebeto, Edmundo and other stars returned to the Maracanã.
\ \Among the many attractions, the fans saw Zico and Romário pose for photos. They also saw the Brazilian championship trophy for the first time, carried by defender David and other players from the current squad. And they cheered for center forward Adriano, confirmed in the team in 2010.
\ \While listening to "Oh, the Emperor has returned!" and greeting the Flamengo fans from the stands, Adriano chatted briefly with former striker Romário. The short man, now a director at América, was also remembered: "Olelê, Olalá, Romário is coming, and things are going to get tough!" And then the party began at Maracá, marked by the realization of peace between two of football's greatest idols, five-time world champions.
\ \Party at the Maracanã ends in a draw - The little over 72 people who attended the Maracanã witnessed a show of skill on the field. As per the rules of a charity match, the score this Sunday ended in a draw: Flamengo 5-5 Zico's Friends. The afternoon's protagonists, Zico and Romário, also finished as stars on the field.
\ \Wearing the red and black jersey, the Galinho de Quintino finished as the match's top scorer with three goals. Leading Flamengo's attack with Adriano, Romário showed his trademark opportunism and scored twice. The shorty, alongside Zico and futsal star Falcão, ended up being named the match's man of the match.
\ \For Zico's Friends, Falcão ended up being the big attraction, scoring a beautiful volley, one day after Zico's acrobatic strike was honored with a statue in the Maracanã Hall of Fame. Former striker Alcindo, Galinho's teammate in Japanese football, also found the net at Maracanã. Felipe Adão, Bruno Moraes, and former left-winger Djalminha completed the scoring.
\ \The result didn't matter much, as the players in the match reiterated. The true focus of the celebration ended up being the solidarity and reconciliation between Romário and Zico, as confirmed by the current assistant coach of the Brazilian national team, Jorginho.
\ \"Seeing Maracanã like this, with 72 people united in solidarity is fantastic. Even more so after this joy brought about by the union between Zico and Romário," said Jorginho, who left the stadium dreaming of repeating the feat achieved in 1994. "We hope to bring the World Cup to Brazil."
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"I dream of competing in the Libertadores", says Vagner Love
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Striker Vagner\ Love once again expressed his desire to defend the Flamengo next season. This Sunday, on the Maracanã pitch, the "Artilheiro do Amor" (Artilleryman of Love) said he dreams of playing in the Copa Libertadores in 2010 wearing the red and black jersey. Invited to a charity match promoted by Zico, the Palmeiras player admitted his poor performance this season, but reiterated his desire to leave Palestra Itália and play for the current national champion.
\ \"I hope my year will be much better in 2010. I would like to play in the Copa Libertadores and if I have the opportunity, win it. I have never played in the Libertadores and I really want to compete in it next year. Therefore, I am really hoping that the negotiation with Flamengo comes to fruition and I can finally move to Rio de Janeiro, where my family and friends live," said Vagner Love, in an interview with the channel sportv.
\ \The striker's desire to play in the Copa Libertadores will not be realized with a Palmeiras jersey. Despite leading the Brazilian Championship for 19 rounds, Muricy Ramalho's team failed in the decisive matches and didn't even earn a spot in South America's most traditional competition. In contrast, Flamengo, Vagner Love's current boyfriend, won the national championship and secured a spot in the tournament.
\ \Vagner Love ended up being hired to be Palmeiras' 'offensive reference' in the Brasileirão. However, the striker scored just five goals in the competition, finishing seventh goals behind Obina, who was dismissed during the tournament after a fight with defender Maurício, in the top scorer's team for the green and white team. Chased by fans, who accused him of frequenting nightclubs amidst the collapse in the Brazilian Championship, the Artilheiro do Amor ended up being attacked by members of the club's biggest organized group, an event pointed out by the number 9 as being responsible for wanting to leave the São Paulo team in 2010.
\ \However, the negotiation between Palmeiras, Flamengo, and CSKA (who own the striker's rights) doesn't seem straightforward. With his contract with Verdão running until July 2010, Vagner Love won't have financial support from the club to be released from Palestra Itália. The Rio de Janeiro club's vice-president, Marcos Braz, hopes to finalize the deal through a swap deal, offering some players to the Barra Funda club.
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Andrade asks the board to hold Everton
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo wants Vagner Love in 2010, and the striker wants to play for Flamengo. So far, everything is perfect for both sides. But Love is on loan to Palmeiras, which is demanding compensation to release him. The Palestra Itália club wants midfielder Everton, one of Flamengo's standout performers in the Brazilian Championship, in exchange.
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One person who wasn't too happy to hear this was coach Andrade, who is counting on the player for the Copa Libertadores. The coach is asking the board to try to keep him at Gávea.
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"I asked them to do everything they can to ensure Everton doesn't leave. He's in my plans and Flamengo has to try to keep him," said Andrade. (RB)
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Word from someone who knows: "Flamengo is not just a football club"
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: One of Flamengo's greatest names in its history, Zico makes an appeal to Patrícia Amorim, the winner of the race for president of the Gávea club. Despite being from the world of soccer, the "Galinho de Quintino" states that there are several other sports besides the one played on the pitch.
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"Flamengo isn't just football, it's a club, a nation. They're champions in basketball, volleyball, athletics and more. The important thing is this, to have the ability to have a large representation," Zico emphasizes to Rádio Tupi, who also comments on the small number of members who elected Patricia in the last election.
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"It's a shame we have so few fans to decide the club's destiny" referring to the 792 votes out of a total of just 2.342 that elected a representative to lead Flamengo for the next three years (2010/2011/2012).
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Waiting for a raise
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: In four days, the scorer of Flamengo's winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Grêmio - in the final round of the competition - will have his contract with Flamengo expire. This is defender Ronaldo Angelim. Still hoping to renew his contract with the red-and-black club, the defender hopes to have a new contract with the club, but reveals that he is hoping for a "promotion."
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"Everyone wants a raise and I'm no different," the defender told Rádio Tupi.
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Among the members of Flamengo's board and coaching staff, there is no veto regarding Angelim's continuation at Gávea. Now, it remains to be seen whether the situation will be resolved calmly and with affection, as in the case of Adriano, or through arguments and separate chapters, as in the situation with Andrade, who almost left the Gávea club.
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Position partner wants Angelim's renewal
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Predestined. It's safe to say that this characteristic accompanied defender David in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship with Flamengo. In the last round, replacing the suspended Álvaro, he started and scored the first goal in the 2-1 victory against Grêmio, which sealed the team's sixth national championship. He prayed to the heavens for this blessing.
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"I thank God for blessing me this year. I hope everyone can remember that day forever," the defender told Rádio Tupi, before stating a wish for 2010: maintaining the youth team and especially his teammate Ronaldo Angelim.
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"If Flamengo can maintain its youth academy, it will be important. I hope Angelim can renew his contract, as I admire him as a player and a person. He is a great man and helped us a lot in 2009," praises David, who has a contract with Mengão until June 30 of next year.
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"The important thing is a clean heart," says Zico
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Anyone who saw Romário and Zico together on the field this Sunday afternoon at the Maracanã Stadium in the All-Star Game would never have guessed that Romário and Baixinho had gone 11 years without speaking to each other. When talking about the reunion with the number 11 on the stage where two of Flamengo's greatest idols in history shone, Zico recalled the importance of having Baixinho at the charity match.
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"We leave this life, but we always leave some things unfinished. The important thing is for our hearts to be clean. It's beautiful to see Romário here, participating in this celebration and the fans celebrating him," said the eternal number 10 of Gávea. (RB)
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Romário regrets never having played alongside Zico
\ \Rio de Janeiro: The disagreements between Romário and Zico are definitely a thing of the past. All it took was a call from Quintino's little boy to resolve everything. More than that, two of Flamengo's greatest heroes will play together for the first time.
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"Unfortunately, it didn't happen (playing with Zico). I will have the pleasure and honor of being with one of the greatest players in world football," said the number 11.
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Zico called Romário and invited him to participate in the All-Star Game, a charity event organized by the eternal number 10 of Gávea. The shorty accepted the invitation immediately and already started planning how the duo would perform.
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Andrade will only make decisions after defining the squad
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Andrade participated in the All-Star Games, a charity match organized by Zico and talked about Flamengo's planning for the next season. According to the coach, the hope of having Vagner Love for next year is very good, and that it's not difficult for the deal to be finalized. Playing in a Libertadores Cup could be a differentiating factor for the goalscorer's arrival.
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Romário praises Bebeto and Zico's football
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Former rivals Romário and Zico declared peace in the week leading up to the "All-Star Game." The duo, alongside Bebeto, will star in something unimaginable for football fans this afternoon. When asked what it would be like to play in this respectable offensive role, the shorty didn't hesitate to heap praise on his teammates.
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"If we were the same age and from the same generation, it would be a dream for many fans and for me it would be no different. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to play with Zico, but now I will be alongside one of the greatest players in world football," America's manager exclaimed to the Sportv channel.
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In addition, the eternal number 11 also comments on the old disagreements with the "Galinho de Quintino." For him, the past should no longer be remembered. That is, the episodes of Romário's cut in the 98 World Cup and the cartoon of Zico in the bathroom of the former nightclub of the star of the 94 World Cup.
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"His gesture of calling me was great and I accepted immediately. What happened is in the past. Together we can do many interesting things for football," concludes the 'Genius' of the penalty area.
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Amoroso comments on his time at Flamengo
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Former striker Amoroso's stint with Flamengo lasted less than a season, three months to be precise. Signed in 96 from Guarani, the goalscorer still ended up winning the state title. He was a backup to Romário and Sávio, the starting strike duo. One of the stars of the "All-Star Game," he views his time with the Gávea club with great respect.
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"It was one of the first titles of my career, and I won it undefeated. It was a remarkable run, with great players. Sávio, Romário, Ronaldão, and Zé Carlos, who is present with us in spirit," says Amoroso, before commenting on the importance of helping people in need at this afternoon's celebratory party.
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"Contributing to this celebration and helping children in Brazil is what matters. This is my fourth year participating in this celebration. I thank the Antunes family," concluded the former athlete in an interview with Sportv.
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Amoroso won several titles throughout his career. The most notable were the 99 Copa América with the Brazilian national team, the 2002 German Championship with Borussia Dortmund, the Copa Libertadores and the 2005 World Cup with São Paulo.
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I wish success to Patrícia Amorim
\ \Thiago Viana -\ tviana@jsports.com.br
\ \Rio de Janeiro: Before the All-Star Game, a festive celebration held this afternoon at the Maracanã stadium, the host of the party commented on what he expects from Patrícia Amorim's tenure at Flamengo. He believes in the former athlete's performance, as she knows the day-to-day running of the red-and-black club.
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"She won, did a great job and earned the trust of her voters. She knows all the problems, and is a former athlete. We expect a good administration with the right people in the right places. We want a strong Flamengo, fighting for titles. I wish her success and a good administration," the eternal 'Galinho de Quintino' of the Gávea club assured Rádio Tupi.
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The red-black goal
\ \Bruno will not have goalkeeper Diego as his backup, with the athlete's almost certain departure. However, his "rival" this time will be goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, a promising youth player, who will be a reserve.
\ \Another player who should have more opportunities in 2010 is former junior Paulo Victor. As a third-choice goalkeeper, he could be used in Brazilian Championship games, as the championship is large and the squad has many absences, and there could be opportunities to play. (AC)
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Maracanã hosts the final on Sunday and sees Flamengo draw with Zico's Friends
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