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Former Flamengo player Rodinei joked on social media about missing out on the World Cup

Since the Brazil National Team squad was announced, Rodinei has taken to social media to complain, in a lighthearted tone, about being left off the list. This Thursday (04), the winner of the 2019 and 2022 Libertadores with Flamengo ‘offered himself’ to Greece and sent a message to Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the green-and-yellow team.

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“Ancelotti, your time is up. Bye and God bless. I wish you good luck, and may our Brazil bring home the sixth title. Rodilindo has become Greek,” Rodinei wrote on social media. In the image illustrating the post, the full-back appears wearing the Greece national team shirt, the country where he currently plays. Since 2023, the player has been with Olympiacos (GRE).

WHAT DID RODINEI SAY ON THE DAY THE NATIONAL TEAM SQUAD WAS ANNOUNCED?

Hours after Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil National Team squad, on May 18, Rodinei also took to social media. The full-back pointed out that he still has Brazilian citizenship, ‘including himself’ among the 26 called up. However, the Italian coach selected only Wesley as a specialist in the position.

“I didn’t make the World Cup, but I’ll keep giving my best here in Greece. And just as a reminder, I’m still Brazilian! Good night,” Rodinei posted at the time. The former Flamengo player has good numbers in Greek football, but he did not even appear on Ancelotti’s preliminary list.

SO, HOW IS RODINEI DOING IN GREECE?

Wearing the Olympiacos shirt since 2023, Rodinei has played 153 matches, scored 12 goals, and provided 27 assists. A fun fact: in the last three matches he played, ‘Rodilindo’ found the net in Greek League games. In the country, the former Flamengo player has won four trophies: the Conference League, the Greek League, the Greek Cup, and the Greek Super Cup.

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