Venezuela skipper jabs Savarino, wife hits back: ‘Shame on your past’

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·2 April 2026

Venezuela skipper jabs Savarino, wife hits back: ‘Shame on your past’

After Fluminense’s win over Corinthians, midfielder Jefferson Savarino became the target of a post by Venezuela national team captain Salomón Rondón on social media.

The striker criticized the fact that his compatriot did not report to the national team during the last international break due to physical issues and, days later, started for Fluminense.

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Hahahahah unbelievable… From not being fit to being in the starting lineup!!! Zero sense of belonging,” Rondón wrote.

The Fluminense player’s wife, Paola Duarte, responded to the criticism and questioned the captain’s attitude, also claiming that there is a group within the national team trying to influence decisions.

Terrible example from someone who wears the captain’s armband. This only shows what everyone has already noticed: there is a group that thinks it is above the collective and still intends, through intimidation, to decide who plays and who doesn’t. What a disgrace to your legacy,” she posted.

Called up for the international break, Savarino did not report because he was not physically fit, according to an official statement. The player remained in Rio de Janeiro and started in the 3-1 win over Corinthians in the Brazilian Championship.

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