Jorginho jokes after Libertadores blunder in wrong post | OneFootball

Official profile confused Flamengo’s midfielder with the former full-back who won the World Cup in 1994, and the post went viral among fans

A Conmebol Libertadores profile sparked confusion on social media. The tournament’s Brazilian Instagram account aimed at former player Jorginho, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994. However, it ended up tagging current midfielder Jorginho of Flamengo.

This happened because the post used the wrong photo to promote the Libertadores Experience event, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, the image showed the Italian-Brazilian instead of the former athlete. Flamengo’s Jorginho was surprised, responded with good humor, and the joke quickly caught on with fans.

What did the Libertadores Experience post say?

The graphic in the post featured the phrase: “Follow the path of Eternal Glory with Jorginho.” “Whoa! I didn’t know anything about this,” commented Flamengo’s Jorginho on a post from the Libertadores BR Instagram profile, along with two laughing emojis.

How did fans react online?

The Libertadores profile deleted the post after realizing the blunder. However, the screenshot captured by the Paparazzo Rubro-Negro team is already circulating online. “Jorginho is hilarious!!” one fan commented on social media. Another user joked: “They pulled a Marcos Braz,” referring to the club’s former director.

What is the Conmebol Libertadores Experience?

From September 16 to 20, 2026, the Conmebol Libertadores Experience will open its doors to the public. The tournament trophy will be on display at Enseada Botafogo, which will also feature sports activities, as well as food and music.

Among the confirmed guests is Léo Moura, a Libertadores champion with Grêmio. So far, however, the competition’s profile still has not posted the correct tribute to the former Brazil national team player.

So, will Jorginho play as usual for Flamengo against Del Valle?

Despite the mix-up, the midfielder remains focused on Flamengo’s routine as the team faces Independiente del Valle (ECU). The match takes place this Thursday (17) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

The clash will decide a place in the semifinals of the continental tournament. ESPN, on cable TV, and Disney+, via streaming, will broadcast the match live. In addition, Coluna do Fla will cover every detail of the game on its website, YouTube channel, and social media.

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