Ex-Flamengo player shares ‘unusual’ rivalry moment with Fluminense | OneFootball

Fábio Luciano played for Flamengo between 2007 and 2009

The Fla-Flu rivalry can be costly. This is because the former defender Fábio Luciano recalls that he had to change his car when he was a player for Flamengo. After all, the vehicle's license plate had the initials of the tricolor rival.

— I arrived with the car at the training center, I saw the Flamengo fans... My face was kind of, you know, wary. One day the guys said to me: ‘Hey, captain, can I tell you something? You, captain of Flamengo, arriving with a plate that says F-L-U, for Flu, right?’ -, highlighted the former athlete to add that:

— Then I said: ‘Oh, for God's sake, man, my name is Fábio Luciano. All my cars had that plate’. Then the guys said: ‘Okay, captain, but it's not cool, man. There's a good chance that if we lose some games, something might happen to the car. It's not acceptable’ -, he stated.

What solution was there for the Flamengo player's car plate?

At the time, Fábio Luciano had just acquired the brand-new vehicle. However, the former defender only considered replacing the plate, but it wasn't possible. So, he used it as a trade-in to get a new one of the same model and color.

— And I never put a plate with that letter here again. I changed the car. I had to give mine in exchange, got a new one, the same model, the same color, just with a different number, man. What madness -, Fábio recounted with laughter to his ESPN colleagues.

When did Fábio Luciano play for Flamengo?

During his time at Flamengo, Fábio Luciano scored seven goals and provided eight assists to his teammates in 93 matches played from 2007 to 2009. Captain of the Rio team since his debut at Gávea, the former defender was known for his leadership spirit.

How is Flamengo doing without Fábio Luciano?

In a different competitive reality, Flamengo faces Lanús (ARG) again this Thursday (26th) in pursuit of the South American Recopa championship. The decision takes place at Maracanã starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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