Flamengo snubs Gerson from digital museum’s list of legends | OneFootball

Midfielder currently at Zenit (RUS) left out of the list that includes, for example, Pablo Marí

“Stars, heroes, symbols of grit, synonymous with talent. Some made the Sacred Mantle their second skin; for others, the only truth was seeing Flamengo win. They are the history of Mengão,” says the caption of Flamengo's Digital Museum on the idols page. However, the list does not include the name of Gerson, a midfielder who once had the affection of the fans.

The museum's website, which is linked to the club itself, lists several idols, including players and off-field figures. The kit man Denir (1948 – 2024), for example, is present under the letter ‘D’ in the list. However, the name of the midfielder currently at Zenit (RUS) does not appear under ‘G’.

The site to visit the idols page in the Flamengo Digital Museum is here.

Is Gerson not an idol?

The list of idols includes players from the same generation as Gerson. The defender Pablo Marí, for example, who achieved less than the midfielder with Flamengo, is in the hall. In fact, from the squads of 2019 onwards, only Rafinha and Willian Arão are left out.

When questioned, the digital museum administration stated that “unfortunately, it is impossible to include everyone in a single selection.” However, the character curation may undergo future reformulation, “always with the aim of valuing the rich red-black history.”

Was Gerson loved by the fans?

The midfielder arrived in mid-2019 and quickly won over the fans, who affectionately nicknamed him ‘Joker’. Thus, the versatile athlete celebrated iconic moments, was mentioned in songs, and declared his love for the Red-Black Nation. “I was born in Flamengo and I will always love you,” he said at the time.

However, he attracted interest from Europe and ended up being sold. Two seasons later, though, Flamengo decided to bring him back. The reunion was favorable for both. This is because Gerson was captain, a starter for the Brazilian National Team, and had just renewed his contract with the club. However, the midfielder decided to give it up to play in Russia, where teams are barred from participating in European competitions like the Champions League.

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