Why Júlio César, ex-Flamengo, wept with Remo’s promotion to Série A | OneFootball

Remo's Executive Invited Júlio César to Attend at Least Two Matches at Mangueirão

Remo-PA qualified for the first division of the Brasileirão this Sunday (23). Among the fans of the Belém team was the former Flamengo goalkeeper JC, who cried at Mangueirão with the victory in the last round of Série B.

The former player, who was raised in the youth categories of Flamengo, maintained contact with Remo staff, especially with Marcos Braz, the former Flamengo vice-president who is now an executive of the Pará team. Thus, Júlio César was present at the victory against Goiás.

Is this the first match the former athlete watches of Remo?

The goalkeeper had already been invited by the executive a month ago to watch the classic against Paysandu. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Remo. On that occasion, he also got to know the stadium facilities and received a personalized jersey.

But why did the former Flamengo player cry with the club's promotion?

The last time Remo played in the top tier of Brazilian football was in 1994, but they were relegated at the end. Thus, 31 years later, the fans felt compelled to invade the field this Sunday to celebrate the promotion.

The emotion spread to the Flamengo idol who joined the others in celebrating. Cameras also captured the tears of the former number 1, who has won the European treble and defended the Brazilian national team in two World Cups.

Does Julio Cesar get emotional easily?

Every Flamengo fan was moved in some way by the Libertadores of 2019, but Júlio César took it to another level. Already retired, the Flamengo academy product was at the Monumental in Lima and fainted at Gabigol's second goal.

Is there already a champion in Série A?

After the victory against Red Bull Bragantino, Flamengo reached 74 points on the table. With this, the Rubro-Negro opened a four-point lead over Palmeiras, who currently have 70 points and are in second place in the standings.

Competition table provided by Superscore

Thus, the Rio club can mathematically secure the championship title next Tuesday (25). However, for this to happen, the Most Beloved needs to beat Atlético-MG, as well as hope for a defeat of Palmeiras against Grêmio in Rio Grande do Sul.

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