Striker admits regret over Flamengo incident: "Really embarrassed" | OneFootball

What did Felipe Vizeu say about the disagreement with Rhodolfo at Flamengo?

Felipe Vizeu is a product of Flamengo and has scored important goals in the club's history. However, when mentioning the striker's name, the fight with defender Rhodolfo immediately comes to mind. In an interview, the athlete commented on the matter and emphasized that he regretted his behavior on the field.

— After I did that, I had the reaction of falling to the ground. At the moment, I didn't remember what I had done. I was very embarrassed. Right after, Diego Ribas came asking what I had done. Once it sank in, I said: I messed up. It was madness –, said Felipe Vizeu in an interview with the ‘Cartoloucos’ channel.

HOW WAS THE DISCUSSION BETWEEN FELIPE VIZEU AND RHODOLFO?

The year was 2017, and Flamengo faced Corinthians in the Brasileirão, at the former ‘Ilha do Urubu’, in Ilha do Governador. After scoring one of Mengão's goals, Felipe Vizeu turned to Rhodolfo and made an obscene gesture at the defender.

In response to Vizeu's action, Rhodolfo was furious and went after the striker. However, the players managed to hold the defender back on the field. After the final whistle, the pair made peace in the locker room and then gave a joint interview to seal the reconciliation.

HOW ARE FELIPE VIZEU AND RHODOLFO NOW?

Felipe Vizeu is one of the recent idols of Sporting Cristal (PER), a club with which he has a contract valid until December 2026. Meanwhile, Rhodolfo, after having significant stints with various clubs, has retired from his career.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION OF FLAMENGO?

While Felipe Vizeu reminisces about his stories with Flamengo, the red-black squad is enjoying their vacation. The players' rest period began on Thursday (18th), with the return date yet to be determined. In the first matches of the 2026 season, the Red-Black will take the field with the under-20 team.

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