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Mbappé said he wants to attend a Flamengo Libertadores match

France star Mbappé surprised fans by saying he wants to go to the Maracanã to watch a Flamengo match in the Libertadores. So, Mengão seized the opportunity and sent an invitation to the Real Madrid (ESP) forward. The Most Beloved made an ‘offer’ for the player to be at the Sacred Temple in April.

“Jersey ready to cheer. Tickets secured. The next Libertadores home match is on 04/16. Off to the Maraca, Vini Jr and Mbappé?” Flamengo wrote on social media, referring to the clash with Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the competition.

Besides the invitation, Flamengo also posted a photo of the red-and-black jersey with the name Mbappé and the number 12, retired in honor of Mengão’s fans. The image also shows two tickets, which would be intended for the Frenchman and his teammate Vini Jr.

WHY THIS JOKE ABOUT MBAPPÉ?

On Wednesday (25), on the eve of the match between Brazil and France, Mbappé gave an interview to GE and was asked about the future. The reporter joked that the French star has already played in the Champions League and the World Cup, and now needs to play in the Libertadores. The forward then mentioned Flamengo.

“Who knows? We never know what will happen. I’ll ask Vini if he’ll let me go watch a Flamengo match in the Copa Libertadores,” said Mbappé. The forward stood out this Thursday (26) in France’s 2-1 win over Brazil. The ‘future red-and-black player’ scored a stunning chipped goal.

DID THE LIBERTADORES ‘RIDE THE WAVE’ OF FLAMENGO?

The official Copa Libertadores da América page itself took advantage of the buzz around the topic and posted a ‘call’ to the player. On Instagram, the continent’s biggest tournament echoed Mbappé’s comment mentioning Flamengo and said, “we’re waiting for you.”

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