Flamengo stir things up! PSG use The Secret Agent at the Oscars to tease | OneFootball

Flamengo's Nemesis in the 2025 Club World Cup Shone in Penalty Shootouts

Fan or hater? PSG (FRA) was rooting for the Brazilian film ‘The Secret Agent’ at the Oscars ceremony, but they teased Flamengo. This is because the French team's post on Sunday (16) wished good luck with a photo of goalkeeper Safonov, Flamengo's nemesis.

“Our secret agent has already done his part to cheer up Brazil… Now it's up to you at the Oscars! Good luck!” - stated the caption of the photo. The image reproduces the cover of the national work but replaces actor Wagner Moura with the goalkeeper who saved three penalties from Flamengo in 2025.

Did PSG's Good Vibes for The Secret Agent Work?

Despite PSG's jest, ‘The Secret Agent’ did not win any of the four awards it was nominated for. This is because the academy chose ‘One Battle After Another’ for best film and best casting direction, Michael B. Jordan for best actor, and ‘Sentimental Value’ for best international film.

But Why is Safonov a Secret Agent?

PSG had just sold Donnarumma to Manchester City (ENG). Then, Chevalier took over but got injured before the Club World Cup against Flamengo. Thus, Safonov played the final in Qatar, which ended in a 1-1 draw leading to penalties.

In the shootout, however, only De La Cruz beat the goalkeeper. After all, the goalkeeper used a kind of ‘cheat sheet’ hidden in a towel that showed the kicking style of each Flamengo player. Thus, Saúl, Luiz Araújo, and Pedro missed their shots.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

Free from Safonov, Flamengo faces Remo this Thursday (19), starting at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.