“Show some respect”: Matheus Gonçalves backs Vasco, answers influencer | OneFootball

Vasco received a strong public defense from forward Matheus Gonçalves during a live broadcast on the social network TikTok. When he was provoked by influencer Juninho Manella, who called the player’s near transfer to São Januário in the mid-year 2026 transfer window “impossible,” the Al-Ahli player immediately cut the commentator off and demanded respect for the history of Brazilian football.

The discussion began when the content creator tried to downplay the strength of the Rio club’s shirt in order to generate quick engagement on digital platforms. Bothered by the arrogance of the statement and the mocking tone of the conversation, the young winger responded harshly:

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Attempt in the transfer window and respect for Vasco

Vasco’s move for the forward took place in the mid-year 2026 window, when the board sought a loan deal to strengthen the attack. The player gave total preference to playing at São Januário, even turning down a financially more attractive offer from Botafogo, but the Arab club’s management blocked the temporary release because of the high investment made to buy him in 2025.

With the Saudi executives vetoing the talks for the forward, the football department of the Giant of the Hill turned to other international targets and completed the signing of defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa, in addition to bringing in Facundo Colidio, Alan Lescano, and Bruno Duarte for the attack. The group of reinforcements immediately took on a leading role under coach Pedro Emanuel, providing tactical consistency and crucial goals during the season.

Reaction to the live stream and the team’s current moment

The winger’s firm stance in front of the cameras had a hugely positive impact among Vasco fans, who praised the respect shown for the weight of the Cruz-Maltino shirt. The influencer’s forced backtracking served as a lesson against empty statements that try to diminish São Januário’s significance just to make clips go viral on social media.

With the squad strengthened and reaping the rewards of precise moves in the transfer market, the Rio team remains focused on training ahead of the knockout matches in the cup competitions.

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