Luiz Araújo emotional at São Paulo training before Flamengo v Corinthians | OneFootball

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·28 September 2025

Luiz Araújo emotional at São Paulo training before Flamengo v Corinthians

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What did Luiz Araújo say before Flamengo's Brasileirão game?


Flamengo is using the facilities of São Paulo's training center to finalize preparations for the game against Corinthians. In this situation, Luiz Araújo recalled his youth team days when he played for the Morumbis team, but made it clear that he is focused on the Mengão's clash on Sunday (28).

— Very happy to be returning here, especially after this qualification of Flamengo in the Libertadores. This is where I grew up, I came from São Paulo's youth team. Many good memories, but even happier with this moment for Flamengo. Focus well to do well against Corinthians and return to winning in the Brasileirão -, emphasized Luiz Araújo in an interview with ‘Flamengo TV’.


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HOW DID LUIZ ARAÚJO'S CAREER BEGIN?

Luiz Araújo took his first steps in the youth categories of Mirassol. However, after a period in the team from the interior of São Paulo, the striker played for the first time in the professionals with the shirt of São Paulo.

After that, Luiz Araújo continued his career abroad playing for Lille (FRA) and Atlanta United (USA). Finally, the athlete transferred to Flamengo in 2023 and has a contract with the club until 2027.

WILL LUIZ ARAÚJO BE A STARTER IN FLAMENGO X CORINTHIANS GAME?

Due to the physical and mental wear and tear of the players, coach Filipe Luís is expected to rest some starting players. Thus, the tendency is that Luiz Araújo will get a spot in the team this Sunday (28).

WHAT IS THE NEXT FLAMENGO X CORINTHIANS GAME?

With Luiz Araújo available, Flamengo faces Corinthians on Sunday (28), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match with 'in loco' coverage by Leo José, on YouTube. Finally, Record (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcast the duel.

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

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