Pedrinho hails Cruzeiro youth, celebrates Copinha triumph | OneFootball

After Cruzeiro was crowned champion of the Copinha against São Paulo, Pedrinho, owner of the club’s SAF since 2024, celebrated the victory and highlighted the importance of youth development categories.

“I’m extremely happy. These kids deserve it. This little cup is very important, great players have come from it. My first national title. The future of any team is its youth system. We are taking great care of our youth academy,” said Pedrinho to CazéTV.

Second Championship

This Sunday, Cruzeiro’s under-20 team defeated Tricolor 2-1 in the final held at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. William and Gustavinho scored for the Minas Gerais team, while Isac found the net for São Paulo.

With this victory, Cruzeiro claimed its second title in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, the country’s main youth tournament. The first trophy was lifted in 2007, when the Minas Gerais club also overcame São Paulo at Pacaembu, but on penalties.

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