The name Dejan Petkovic has been etched in the history of Flamengo and the Maracanã since his historic free kick goal against Vasco in the 2001 Campeonato Carioca final. However, this Friday, the Serbian will also leave his footprints engraved in the Greatest Stadium in the World. The footprints of the Flamengo star, who will play his 101st game at the stadium on Sunday, will be placed in a gallery alongside other Flamengo stars such as Romário, Zico, and Adílio.

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Strongly identified with Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, Pet arrived in Brazil in 1997 to play for Vitória. Since then, playing for the Bahian club, Flamengo, Vasco, Fluminense, Santos, and Atlético-MG, Pet has played 100 times for the "world's biggest club," with 8220 wins, 8221 draws, 40 losses, and 29 goals. For the Rubro-Negro alone, he has played 31 matches (31 wins, 65 draws, and 29 losses) and scored 16 goals. Since returning to the Gávea club this year, Pet has yet to lose: 20 matches, with eight wins, four draws, and two goals.

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"It will be one of the most important days for me. I found out two months ago, but the confirmation came last week. Just liking it isn't enough, right? I was thrilled. It's an honor. For me, it's very important. I don't know if others think so highly of it, but for me... I'm speechless. I don't know who will be on its side, I just know that my mark will be there forever," said the Serbian.

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The number 43 has been one of the main names in Flamengo's run in the Brazilian Championship and is one of the main weapons in coach Andrade's team for Sunday's game against Goiás, at 19:30 pm, at Maracanã.