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Target of Boos from Flamengo Fans, Hugo Maintains Respect for the Club That Raised Him

Unlike Matheuzinho, who celebrated with a dance after winning the Supercopa against Flamengo, Hugo Souza took a different approach. Also a product of the Rubro-Negro youth system, the Corinthians goalkeeper showed respect for the current Libertadores champions and recalled the moments he experienced at the club.

— I am very grateful for everything I experienced at Flamengo, it’s the club that raised me. I arrived there at 9 years old and left at 23. That’s a long time. I had many happy moments. Of course, there are ups and downs in a career. It was the club that shaped me as a man and as an athlete. It was part of my entire upbringing. I am very grateful for everything I experienced there, but I needed to leave and take a new direction in my career — said Hugo, after the title at Estádio Mané Garrincha.

Not only in the Supercopa, but also in the times he faced Flamengo at Maracanã, Hugo Souza was the target of boos from the rubro-negro fans. Despite this, the goalkeeper continues to speak respectfully about the Most Beloved. A different attitude from Matheuzinho, for example.

WHAT DID MATHEUZINHO DO?

As soon as the game ended, Matheuzinho went towards the stands and mocked Lucas Paquetá, who made his return debut with the Sacred Mantle on Sunday (01). After the incident gained wide attention, the full-back made a point of trying to downplay the provocation towards the midfielder.

“I’ve always danced like this, even at Flamengo. My respect for this club will always be greater than titles and celebrations,” wrote Matheuzinho on social media. Presented at the Most Beloved this Monday (02), Lucas Paquetá also spoke about the matter.

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