Ex-Brazil star on Flamengo rows with Petkovic: "Absurd things" | OneFootball

Edílson Capetinha and Petkovic played together at Flamengo between 2000 and 2001.

Flamengo is always a hot topic behind the scenes, and Edílson Capetinha is yet another with a story to tell. This Thursday (13), the former player of the Red and Black commented on the reason behind his arguments with Petkovic during their time at Mengão.

“I don’t even know how I fought with Petkovic, man. I’ve had so many fights with Pet, crazy stuff. Just out of vanity, really.” said Edílson Capetinha during his appearance on the ‘Charla Podcast’ this Thursday (13).

— There was a play where I was one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and he was right beside me. I pretended I was going to pass to him, then pretended I was going to dribble the keeper. I dribbled the keeper and scored with my left foot, and he was just like this [hand on his waist]. That’s where the beef started. He was also a guy with a strong personality — the former Flamengo player concluded.

WHEN DID THEY PLAY TOGETHER AT FLAMENGO?

Edílson Capetinha and Petkovic played together at Flamengo between 2000 and 2001. During this period, the forward and the midfielder won two titles with the red-and-black team: the Copa dos Campeões and the Campeonato Carioca.

Also during the podcast, Edílson Capetinha made a point of highlighting that, when they were in sync, they were unstoppable: “And when we were on the same page on the field, forget it, man. He and I complemented each other a lot. I scored many goals from his assists.” he said.

HOW DID THE PLAYERS’ CAREERS GO?

Soon after, Edílson Capetinha left Flamengo in 2002, signed with Cruzeiro, and then was transferred to Kashiwa Reysol in Japan, before returning to the red-and-black team in 2003. In total, the former forward played around 120 matches.

On the other hand, Petkovic left Flamengo in 2002 to join rivals Vasco. Soon after, the Serbian midfielder traveled the world, playing in China, Saudi Arabia, and other Brazilian teams before returning to the Red and Black in 2009.

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