Ex-Flamengo man’s unusual celebration after first Vasco goal | OneFootball

Matheus França converted a penalty and, when it was time to kiss the badge, he didn't find the CRF

Vasco eliminated Botafogo, in penalties, and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil last Thursday (11). However, attention was drawn to Matheus França, former Flamengo player, who converted a penalty for Vasco and went viral on social media due to an unusual reaction after the goal.

The 21-year-old midfielder almost kissed the Vasco badge, however, the reflex of the Gávea's own spoke louder and the young man gave up on the way. On social media, several fans rubro-negros shared the video and stated that the player remembered his roots.

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Matheus França has recently arrived at Vasco, as Flamengo sold him to Crystal Palace (ENG). At his presentation to the new club, the young man avoided mentioning the name of the club that revealed him. “Everyone knows my trajectory, my start at the rival club, but the most important thing is to focus here at Vasco,” he said at a press conference.

What was Matheus França's trajectory at Flamengo?

Matheus França emerged as one of the most recent promises from Flamengo's youth team. In the professional team, the player was unable to have a sequence of games. However, he was part of the squad that won the Libertadores of America and the Copa do Brasil, in 2022.

When is the next classic?

Between statements and hesitations in the celebrations, Matheus França may meet Flamengo again this September. That's because, Mengão faces Vasco, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 5:30 pm (Brasília time) on September 21, at Maracanã.

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