The captain ordered...
Leo Moura "puts it on his teammates" and asks for a gift of victory in the classic
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The captain has already given his orders—he wants to beat Vasco to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style this Sunday at the Engenhão stadium. In a press conference after training this Saturday at Ninho do Urubu, right-back Leonardo Moura revealed that he's already spoken with his teammates and asked for a positive result against their rival as a gift. And for the captain, a mission given is a mission accomplished.
In true "Elite Squad" style, Captain Leonardo Moura has already placed the responsibility of putting on his teammates to play a great game this Sunday.
"I've already put it on my teammates' shoulders and I want to win the classic as my birthday present," he said.
Happy with everything he has experienced at Flamengo in recent years, Leo remembers that he only has one year left on his contract, but emphasizes that, regardless of that, he wants to stay at the club until the end of his career.
"I intend to stay here for a long time. I still have a year left on my contract, but if the club wants, I'll end my career here," said the full-back, who also thanked the fans for their support.
"Good vibes are always welcome around a derby. Today (Saturday) I turn 32, five of them here at Flamengo. I'm over the moon, it's an added responsibility. I've already put it down to my teammates who have to give me this gift (the victory). We'll do everything we can to achieve this good result," he concluded.
Flamengo and Vasco face each other this Sunday, at Engenhão, at 18:30 pm, in a game valid for round number 31 of the 2010 Brazilian Championship. The team from Gávea has 37 points, the one from São Januário, 41.
In true "Elite Squad" style, Captain Leonardo Moura has already placed the responsibility of putting on his teammates to play a great game this Sunday.
"I've already put it on my teammates' shoulders and I want to win the classic as my birthday present," he said.
Happy with everything he has experienced at Flamengo in recent years, Leo remembers that he only has one year left on his contract, but emphasizes that, regardless of that, he wants to stay at the club until the end of his career.
"I intend to stay here for a long time. I still have a year left on my contract, but if the club wants, I'll end my career here," said the full-back, who also thanked the fans for their support.
"Good vibes are always welcome around a derby. Today (Saturday) I turn 32, five of them here at Flamengo. I'm over the moon, it's an added responsibility. I've already put it down to my teammates who have to give me this gift (the victory). We'll do everything we can to achieve this good result," he concluded.
Flamengo and Vasco face each other this Sunday, at Engenhão, at 18:30 pm, in a game valid for round number 31 of the 2010 Brazilian Championship. The team from Gávea has 37 points, the one from São Januário, 41.