'All-Star Game' is already a tradition at the end of the year in Rio
The sixth edition of the event has an audience of more than 70 thousand people and is already creating expectations for 2010.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
An example. On and off the field. This is Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Arthurzico, the number 10 from Gávea, the greatest idol in the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. This is Zico, who, besides having made his mark as a player, now also does his part behind the scenes. Always involved in charitable initiatives, the former player has already made the All-Star Game a traditional year-end event.
For six years, Zico has relied on the support of his son Bruno Coimbra to organize the event, which began at the Zico Football Center (CFZ). It was such a success that it was necessary to expand its horizons and move the festivities to Maracanã. Bruno, now president of CFZ, couldn't hide his joy at the success of the event, which drew over 50 paying fans and 70 in attendance.
"It's a huge honor for us. We started small, at CFZ, and today we've already filled the Maracanã. This means everything went well. Both in the organization, and in the presence of the artists, the players... Realizing that we put on an event that makes so many people stop staying with their families to come here, or even bring the whole family, is very gratifying," said Bruno.
So much success has already created high expectations for the 2010 All-Star Game. It's still early, but it's certain to be another very successful event, with a full house, great plays, and, of course, for a good cause.
"The trend is for this to improve every year. We will continue working towards this. We don't know what it will be like in the coming years, because Maracanã will likely be closed, but we will work and try to keep this event attractive for everyone and always try to help people," he added.
For six years, Zico has relied on the support of his son Bruno Coimbra to organize the event, which began at the Zico Football Center (CFZ). It was such a success that it was necessary to expand its horizons and move the festivities to Maracanã. Bruno, now president of CFZ, couldn't hide his joy at the success of the event, which drew over 50 paying fans and 70 in attendance.
"It's a huge honor for us. We started small, at CFZ, and today we've already filled the Maracanã. This means everything went well. Both in the organization, and in the presence of the artists, the players... Realizing that we put on an event that makes so many people stop staying with their families to come here, or even bring the whole family, is very gratifying," said Bruno.
So much success has already created high expectations for the 2010 All-Star Game. It's still early, but it's certain to be another very successful event, with a full house, great plays, and, of course, for a good cause.
"The trend is for this to improve every year. We will continue working towards this. We don't know what it will be like in the coming years, because Maracanã will likely be closed, but we will work and try to keep this event attractive for everyone and always try to help people," he added.