Wallace Yan reveals Flamengo player’s unusual nickname after Sport clash | OneFootball

Douglas Telles made his Flamengo debut with a goal against Sport

Flamengo thrashed Sport last Saturday (15th) 5–1 at the Arena de Pernambuco, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Douglas Telles, a youngster from the Red-and-Black academy, scored the fifth goal and had his nickname revealed by Wallace Yan after the match.

— You’ve got to go record the Beast Boy! Beast Boy! Little Douglas! His nickname is Beast Boy! Look at him kneeling there, Beast Boy! Tell us, Beast Boy! How are you feeling after scoring your first goal in your professional debut? — said Wallace Yan, still on the pitch at the Arena de Pernambuco.

WHAT’S THE JOKE ABOUT?

Due to the high number of absences, Douglas Telles earned a spot in the Flamengo team for the game against Sport. After coming on near the end, the forward scored the fifth and final goal in the 5–1 rout over Sport. It was his first goal as a professional.

— There’s no way to explain it! I always asked God for this moment and, today, it came. I scored on my debut, with my first touch. I just thank God and send a kiss to my mother — added Douglas Telles, last Saturday (15th), after the win over Sport.

WHO IS BEAST BOY?

So, Beast Boy is the nickname of the character Garfield “Gar” Logan from the cartoon Teen Titans, by DC Comics. The superhero is known for his ability to shapeshift through animal transmorphing.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

With Douglas Telles available, Flamengo remains focused on the season’s next challenges. The Red-and-Black team faces Fluminense this Wednesday (19th), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for Matchday 34 of the Brasileirão.

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