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Jorge Jesus praised Flamengo’s fans in an interview with the Portuguese press

Currently at Al Nassr (SAU), Jorge Jesus has not forgotten Flamengo. Even though he has been away from the club since 2020, the Mister continues to talk about Mengo. In an interview published this Tuesday (10) on the Portuguese website Record, the 2019 Libertadores champion did not hesitate to state that the Rubro-Negro is the main team he has worked with.

— The biggest club I have coached was Flamengo. According to studies, only Barcelona surpasses the Rubro-Negra Nation in number of supporters (fans). But with greatness comes demand, sometimes suffocating, given the rivalry with Palmeiras for the title of ‘most decorated club’ (with the most titles) in Brazil — said Jorge Jesus.

WHICH CLUBS HAS JORGE JESUS COACHED?

Jorge Jesus has coached two of the three biggest clubs in Portugal, namely Benfica (POR) and Sporting (POR). In addition, the Mister has managed the main team in Turkey, Fenerbahçe (TUR). More recently, the Rubro-Negro idol led the two top teams in Saudi Arabia: Al Hilal (SAU) and Al Nassr (SAU), where he is currently.

Even so, Jorge Jesus did not hesitate to point out that Flamengo is the biggest club he has worked with. With 45 million fans, the Rubro-Negro won the heart of the Mister, who revolutionized Brazilian football with beautiful and effective play.

WILL LEONARDO JARDIM BE ABLE TO REPEAT JORGE JESUS’ ACHIEVEMENTS?

When he left Flamengo in 2020, Jorge Jesus recommended Leonardo Jardim for the position. However, the ‘protégé’ only took over the Most Beloved last week and will try to repeat the feat of his fellow countryman. After winning the Campeonato Carioca, the new coach of Mengo is now aiming for the Brasileirão.

This Wednesday (11), Flamengo faces Cruzeiro in the fifth round at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube. So stay tuned!

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