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Carlos Alberto recalled Galinho’s return to Flamengo and highlighted the importance of the No. 10 in the club’s history

A statement by Carlos Alberto de Nóbrega, the longtime host of ‘Praça é Nossa,’ about Zico moved Flamengo fans. During an interview on Canal Zico 10, the presenter recalled remarkable moments he lived through as a supporter and could not hold back tears when speaking about the greatest idol in Rubro-Negro history.

WHAT DID CARLOS ALBERTO DE NÓBREGA SAY ABOUT ZICO?

While remembering Galinho’s journey, Carlos Alberto highlighted Zico’s importance to Flamengo and revealed that he closely followed the star’s career. In addition, the presenter recalled the emotion he felt when the former player returned to the club in 1985, after two seasons with Udinese in Italy.

— I’m very emotional. On the day you came back from Italy, I was living on Leblon beach. I saw you pass by on the fire department truck, and I cried knowing that you had returned. Thank you, Zico. Thank you for the joy you gave me. You were a hero — said Carlos Alberto, visibly emotional. He then summed up the idol’s stature for Rubro-Negro fans: “Zico was a god at Flamengo, right?”.

The statement quickly drew the attention of the fans, mainly because of the way Carlos Alberto spoke about the No. 10. After all, to the presenter, Zico represents not only one of the greatest players ever to wear Flamengo’s shirt, but also a figure capable of leaving a mark on generations.

DOES CARLOS ALBERTO PLACE ZICO AMONG THE GREATEST?

In addition, Carlos Alberto made it clear that he considers Zico a special player. Speaking about the greatest athletes he has seen play, the presenter placed Pelé in a category of his own, but singled out Galinho among the other stars.

The presenter also emphasized a trait that, for him, set Zico apart. According to Carlos Alberto, whenever the No. 10 received the ball, the fans already expected something different. “You knew something was coming there, something was going to happen with that ball,” he recalled.

IS ZICO THE GREATEST IDOL IN FLAMENGO’S HISTORY?

Carlos Alberto’s remarks reinforce a recurring debate among fans: Zico’s stature in Flamengo’s history. Galinho was the leading figure in the club’s biggest achievements at the start of the 1980s, including the Libertadores and the 1981 Club World Cup, as well as Brazilian titles.

That is why, decades after his retirement, Zico continues to receive tributes and declarations of affection. This time, the emotion came from a distinguished supporter, who did not hide the impact caused by the No. 10.

At 90 years old, Carlos Alberto also revealed his wish to meet Zico again in person to talk about football and remember old stories. Thus, the interview ended with a clear demonstration that, for those who lived through that era, Galinho remains much more than an idol: he is part of Flamengo’s history.

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