Direct from Peru, Flamengo's under-20 players praise Ronaldinho.
Diego Maurício and Galhardo are competing in the South American Championship with the national team, but they are also thinking about Flamengo.
By Direct from Londrina (PR) - From the official website team - in
The Brazilian under-20 team is already in Tacna, Peru, for the South American Championship in that category. After two weeks of intense work at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, the players are now preparing for their debut, on Monday (January 17.01th), against Paraguay. Even far away and focused on the national team, Flamengo players Diego Maurício and Galhardo are also keeping up with what's happening at Flamengo.
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And of course, the main recent news at Flamengo is the signing of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a player who, curiously, also began to shine nationally at 19 years old and also wearing the Brazilian national team jersey, but in a Copa América, in 1999. The striker Diego Maurício, who may receive passes from the star when he returns to Brazil, is overjoyed with the signing.
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"I'm very excited. Ronaldinho Gaúcho is a remarkable, unique guy, and it's no coincidence that he has the prestige he does. He always makes a difference, he's a role model, so I'm very happy to see him at Flamengo," said the center forward, who also spoke about the importance of the South American Championship.
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"It's a very enjoyable thing. Every player wants to reach the Brazilian national team. There's a bit of anxiety about the debut, but we are very focused and calm to show our football. The players are capable and will do their best for the national team. We hope to leave here with a spot in the Olympics, which is our goal," he noted.
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Right-back Rafael Galhardo is also excited about the possibility of seeing one of his idols playing alongside him. Having Ronaldinho as a role model on the field, he hopes to make the most of the opportunity to play with the new number 10 at Flamengo.
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"He's a role model, a great player, and I'm biased because I'm a fan of his and a Flamengo supporter. So I think everything will work out, and I hope to be able to return and have the opportunity to play alongside him. But right now, my focus is on the national team. I really want to help the team win the title and secure a spot in the Olympics. That's very important," he concluded.
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And of course, the main recent news at Flamengo is the signing of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a player who, curiously, also began to shine nationally at 19 years old and also wearing the Brazilian national team jersey, but in a Copa América, in 1999. The striker Diego Maurício, who may receive passes from the star when he returns to Brazil, is overjoyed with the signing.
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"I'm very excited. Ronaldinho Gaúcho is a remarkable, unique guy, and it's no coincidence that he has the prestige he does. He always makes a difference, he's a role model, so I'm very happy to see him at Flamengo," said the center forward, who also spoke about the importance of the South American Championship.
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"It's a very enjoyable thing. Every player wants to reach the Brazilian national team. There's a bit of anxiety about the debut, but we are very focused and calm to show our football. The players are capable and will do their best for the national team. We hope to leave here with a spot in the Olympics, which is our goal," he noted.
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Right-back Rafael Galhardo is also excited about the possibility of seeing one of his idols playing alongside him. Having Ronaldinho as a role model on the field, he hopes to make the most of the opportunity to play with the new number 10 at Flamengo.
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"He's a role model, a great player, and I'm biased because I'm a fan of his and a Flamengo supporter. So I think everything will work out, and I hope to be able to return and have the opportunity to play alongside him. But right now, my focus is on the national team. I really want to help the team win the title and secure a spot in the Olympics. That's very important," he concluded.
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