Right after Flamengo's qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa Santander Libertadores last Wednesday, striker Vagner Love further endeared himself to the Flamengo fans. A player with a strong connection to the supporters, he was honored in an unusual way on social networking sites. Internet users decided to add red-and-black braids and beards to his profile pictures on platforms like Orkut and Twitter.

The "Love Fashion" started in Flamengo communities on Orkut and became a hit throughout Brazil. In just a few hours, the campaign became a craze. Many Flamengo fans, in addition to putting the personalized photo on their profiles, also gained an extra surname: Love. In the thread about the edited images, in the "Flamengo (Official)" community on Orkut, there are already almost 11 replies. Even some tourist attractions and famous people got the braids.

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The "Goalscorer of Love" learned about the tributes on Friday afternoon through Flamengo's official website and was surprised.

"Wow! These guys come up with all sorts of things! Very good, very good," said the number 9, who was then mocked by Willians: "That's really ugly!"

Happy with the affection shown by the Flamengo fans, Vagner Love reaffirmed once again his happiness in wearing the Flamengo jersey and promised to repay the fans' affection on the field.

"Look, it's a different initiative, but really cool. I was really happy. I'm a Flamengo fan, everyone knows that, and I'm very happy playing here. This affection can only be reciprocated on the field. I hope to score more goals and help the team win the Libertadores," he concluded.

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Send your "Love Fashion" photo to Flamengo's official website. Send it by email to siteoficial@flamengo.com.br.