World Cup: ex-Flamengo champion suggests iconic celebration for Endrick | OneFootball

Winner of the 1987 Brasileirão, Bebeto gave Endrick advice before the World Cup

Bebeto made history by inventing the ‘rock the baby’ celebration after scoring against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the 1994 World Cup. Now, the 1987 Brazilian champion with Flamengo wants Endrick to repeat the celebration at the 2026 World Cup, which is about to begin.

— I’m really rooting for him. He’s a destined boy. I’ll be hoping hard for him to score that goal and help us. And then, if he gets the chance, I hope he pays that tribute to his child and his wife. After all, family is everything. Endrick is a golden boy. He has personality, he isn’t intimidated by any problem that comes up. Ancelotti knows that. He will be very important for us —, Bebeto said in an interview with FIFA.

IS ENDRICK GOING TO BE A FATHER?

In April, Endrick, just 19 years old, announced that he is going to be a father. The Real Madrid (ESP) forward, on loan to Lyon (FRA), is married to Gabriely Miranda. So, during the World Cup, the young woman will be pregnant, just like Bebeto’s wife was at the 1994 World Cup. Another coincidence: both tournaments, this one and the one of Brazil’s fourth title, are taking place in the United States.

WHO WAS THE BABY ROCKED BY BEBETO IN 94, AFTER ALL?

Curiously, the baby rocked by Bebeto against the Netherlands became a football player — and for Flamengo. At the time, the striker was about to become the father of Mattheus Oliveira, who wore the club’s jersey professionally from 2012 to 2014, making 20 appearances. Now 31, the midfielder currently plays for Tampa Bay Rowdies (USA).

DID BEBETO MAKE HISTORY AT FLAMENGO?

Scorer of the goal that secured the 1987 Brazilian title against Internacional, with a packed Maracanã, Bebeto is the ninth-highest scorer in Flamengo’s history, with 150 goals. Besides the national title, the Bahia-born forward was part of the squad that won the 1983 Brasileirão and also lifted the 1986 Carioca Championship.

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