Fluminense Day: date chosen to honour Assis, the “Executioner” | OneFootball

On May 12, 2007, the City Council of Rio de Janeiro approved the creation of a special date in honor of Fluminense Football Club. Since then, November 12 has been officially recognized as Fluminense Day, according to Law No. 5,094, dated September 27, 2007.

The choice of date was not random. November 12 celebrates the birthday of Assis, one of the greatest idols in the club’s history. Known as the “Executioner”, he became immortalized in Laranjeiras for deciding historic derbies against Flamengo in the 1980s.

Assis played for Fluminense between 1983 and 1987, a period during which he won titles and the hearts of the fans. In total, he played 179 matches wearing the tricolor jersey and scored 55 goals, forming with Washington the legendary duo “Casal 20”, a symbol of one of the club’s most victorious eras.

The star passed away on July 6, 2014, in Curitiba, at the age of 61, about two months after the death of his partner Washington. Together, the two marked a generation and continue to be remembered with affection and gratitude by all the fans. Today, Assis would have turned 73 years old.

On social media, Fluminense also paid tribute to the idol and summed up the feelings of all the fans:

“To remember is to live, Assis finished you off

November 12 is #DiaDoFluminense because it’s Assis’s Day.

A legend who became synonymous with Fluminense lends his day to the club he loved. Thank you for everything.”

Today, November 12 is not just a date on the calendar: it is Fluminense Day, a celebration of its history, its idols, and the passion that transcends time.

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