What Flamengo keeper Leo Nannetti said after the World Cup

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·11. Juli 2026

What Flamengo keeper Leo Nannetti said after the World Cup

What did Leo Nannetti, Flamengo goalkeeper, say after Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup?

Leo Nannetti took part in training throughout the Brazilian National Team’s entire preparation during the World Cup period. Given that, after the ‘Seleção’ was eliminated from the competition, Flamengo’s under-20 goalkeeper left a message on social media.

In a post on Instagram, Leo Nannetti made a point of thanking for the opportunity he received alongside the Brazilian National Team squad. In addition, the 18-year-old athlete also shared some of the moments he experienced throughout this World Cup journey.

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WHAT WAS THE STATEMENT FROM LEO NANNETTI, FLAMENGO’S GOALKEEPER?

“Having experienced this World Cup was an indescribable experience. I am very grateful for the opportunity that the CBF and the Brazilian National Team coaching staff gave me. To the players, thank you very much for the warm welcome and for everything I learned day by day. I thank God for this experience, which will be unforgettable in my life, and I hope to put into practice all the lessons I learned during this period.”

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View this photo on Instagram A post shared by Leonardo Nannetti (@leonannetti)

HOW WAS LEO NANNETTI’S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Goalkeeper Leo Nannetti had an extremely special experience at the World Cup. That is because Taffarel likes to work with four goalkeepers in training, and the Flamengo player was given the opportunity.

Given that, Leo Nannetti was present throughout the Brazilian National Team’s entire preparation. In this way, Flamengo under-20’s number 1 rejoined the call-ups at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, and traveled with the squad to the United States.

DID LEO NANNETTI PLAY IN BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP MATCHES?

Even though he was part of the training sessions, Leo Nannetti was not available to Ancelotti in any of Brazil’s World Cup matches. However, it is worth noting that the goalkeeper witnessed all of the Seleção’s matches in the competition from the stadiums.

HOW DID BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN GO?

The Brazilian National Team finished first in World Cup Group C, with seven points. In the Round of 32, Brazil faced Japan and beat the opponent 2-1 in a comeback win. Finally, the Seleção lost to Norway 2-1 and, as a result, said goodbye to the tournament.

WHAT IS LEO NANNETTI’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

With the end of the World Cup, Leo Nannetti arrived in Rio de Janeiro on the morning of this Tuesday (07). Thus, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the goalkeeper was given a few days off to rest and spend time with his family. After that, the shot-stopper will return to training with his Rubro-Negro teammates.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE SITUATION OF LEO NANNETTI, FLAMENGO’S GOALKEEPER?

– Leo Nannetti’s experience with the Brazilian National Team only reinforces the quality Flamengo has in its youth academy. Speaking specifically about the goalkeeper, the player has already shown on several occasions that he is increasingly ready to take advantage of possible opportunities in the professional team. I’m even curious to see that moment –, said Rodrigo Lima, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

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