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What did Paulo Sérgio, a Flamengo youth academy product, do during his goal celebration?

Paulo Sérgio is enjoying an excellent run with Náutico’s jersey. This Sunday (22), the forward scored both goals in his team’s victory over Santa Cruz in the Pernambuco Championship. In his first celebration, the Flamengo academy graduate surprised fans and teammates at Estádio dos Aflitos.

As soon as he found the back of the net, Paulo Sérgio ran toward a friend in the stands and received a doll and a baby bottle. The ‘banter’ is part of a playful provocation, since the forward is nicknamed “Father of Santa Cruz”.

The joke comes from the fact that Paulo Sérgio has never lost to the rival while playing for Náutico. Thus, the player remains unbeaten and averages a goal per match against Santa Cruz.

WHAT DID PAULO SÉRGIO, NÁUTICO’S FORWARD, SAY ABOUT THE CELEBRATION?

— It was a joke with a great friend of mine, Rodrigo, which I had already planned with him. I said: “Hey, don’t forget to bring a doll because I’m scoring today.” And his son and wife brought it –, said Paulo Sérgio after Sunday’s game (22).

DID PAULO SÉRGIO EVER PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! Paulo Sérgio came up through the Flamengo youth academy. The forward made his professional debut for the Rubro-Negro in 2007, in a match valid for the Brasileirão. That year, he was even involved in a controversial play, when a penalty for Mengo was not awarded during a Libertadores match against Defensor (URU) at Maracanã.

Paulo Sérgio remained at Flamengo until 2009, when he was loaned to Figueirense. After returning, the forward was part of the Rubro-Negro squad until 2012, when his contract was not renewed and he signed with Operário.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Paulo Sérgio keeps scoring for Náutico, the Flamengo squad is already focusing on the Recopa Sudamericana final. This Thursday (26), Mengão faces Lanús (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the match details on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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