Flamengo has two players called up for the U-17 World Cup
Klebinho and Gabriel Batista are part of the Brazilian team playing in the competition
By Communication - Official Club Website - inFlamengo is a star at home. In yet another demonstration of the club's future, two players from the U-17 team were called up to the Brazilian national team.
Right-back Klebinho and goalkeeper Gabriel Batista are in the squad that will compete in the U-17 World Cup in Chile in October. The duo will report to the squad on September 28th.
Klebinho, in his 14th call-up, made a point of emphasizing the importance of Flamengo's selection. "I'm very happy to have been remembered for this World Cup and to be able to represent Flamengo. I've been with the club for five years, and I have a lot to be thankful for," he said. He also spoke about his expectations for the competition. "I hope to leave satisfied, having done my duty. Having another teammate, Batista, is great. We're going to represent the nation," he concluded.
Klebinho, in his 14th call-up, made a point of emphasizing the importance of Flamengo's selection. "I'm very happy to have been remembered for this World Cup and to be able to represent Flamengo. I've been with the club for five years, and I have a lot to be thankful for," he said. He also spoke about his expectations for the competition. "I hope to leave satisfied, having done my duty. Having another teammate, Batista, is great. We're going to represent the nation," he concluded.