Former Flamengo man Junior sends message to Brazil star | OneFootball

Matheus Cunha was born in Paraíba, just like Junior, former Flamengo player

The Brazil National Team defeated Croatia 3-1 last Tuesday (31), in the penultimate friendly before the World Cup, which begins in June. After the match, Junior, a Flamengo idol, praised the football of Matheus Cunha, a forward for Manchester United (ENG).

“Another man from Paraíba at the World Cup representing our Paraíba. Good luck, Matheus Cunha. Do like Mazinho and bring the trophy home for us. Congratulations and very good luck,” said Junior. In addition, the former Flamengo player posted a photo with the Brazilian footballer.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Matheus Cunha was named by Carlo Ancelotti in the starting lineup for the two friendlies against France and Croatia. The forward started the move for the first goal against the Croatians, in which Vinícius Junior, former Flamengo player, made the final pass for Danilo Santos to finish.

As a result, Matheus Cunha is practically one of the guaranteed names in the Brazil National Team squad for the World Cup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce the final call-up on May 18 at the official headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

WHERE WERE JUNIOR, MAZINHO AND MATHEUS CUNHA BORN?

Junior was born in João Pessoa, in Paraíba, just like Matheus Cunha, a Manchester United forward. Mentioned by the Flamengo idol, Mazinho was born in Santa Rita, in the metropolitan region of Paraíba’s capital. In fact, he was a champion of the 1970 World Cup.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM?

The Brazil National Team will play a friendly at the Maracanã against Panama on May 31 and, on June 6, will face Egypt. Shortly after, they travel to the United States, where they will face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C.

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