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Revealed in Flamengo's Youth Academy, Marcelinho Carioca Became a Corinthians Idol

Marcelinho Carioca is one of the greatest idols in the history of Corinthians. However, the 'Angel Foot', as he was known, was revealed at Flamengo. On Sunday (28), when the two teams faced each other, the former player cried when talking about the Most Beloved.

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— I am very grateful to the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, because Flamengo brought me into Brazilian football. They gave me dental care, health insurance, a basic food basket, social assistance, a job for my father. There’s no way I can’t be grateful to Flamengo —, said Marcelinho to ‘CazéTV’.

— It doesn’t matter if back then they sold me, sold Djalminha, Júnior Baiano, Marquinhos, Paulo Nunes, everyone. They messed up. But gratitude is greater than anything. My dream was to play at Maracanã and replace Zico, who gave me so much advice —, he added.

DID MARCELINHO WIN ANYTHING AT FLAMENGO?

Between the youth and professional teams, Marcelinho Carioca spent seven years at Flamengo, from 1987 to 1993. In 1994, the then midfielder was sold to Corinthians, even against his own wishes.

At the time, the player ‘threatened’ the Rubro-Negro, promising that one day ‘the tables would turn’, and Fla would want to sign him back. As revenge, the former number 7 made sure he would not accept a return. Marcelinho was part of a Flamengo squad filled with athletes who found success at other clubs, such as Djalminha, Paulo Nunes, Júnior Baiano, among others.

Despite his strong identification with Corinthians, the ‘Angel Foot’, as he was known for his skill at free kicks, won important titles with Mengão. The former number 7 won the Brasileirão in 1992 and the Copa do Brasil in 1990. Wearing the Sacred Mantle, he scored 49 goals.

DID YOU CRY MORE, MARCELINHO?

Marcelinho’s interview took place before the match. Afterwards, the former number 7 had even more reasons to cry. After all, at the Neo Química Arena, Flamengo won 2-1, with goals from Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo.

Now, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro at Maracanã, for the 26th round. The ball rolls from 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla. In addition, the match will be broadcast on SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay per view).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.