Superstition: Rossi and Léo Pereira see ‘signs’ for Flamengo glory | OneFootball

Flamengo Broke the Libertadores Trophy, and the Situation Already Brought Luck in the World Cup

During the celebration of the Libertadores title, the players of Flamengo broke the most coveted trophy on the continent. Problem? Quite the opposite. In 2012, Corinthians also had an accident with the trophy and went on to win the world title against Chelsea (ENG) shortly after. Rossi and Léo Pereira are betting on the coincidence to take Mengão to the top of the world.

“Did you see the superstition about the broken trophy? From 2012? You have to believe. Everyone saw it, there's no point in denying it,” said Léo Pereira, in an interview with the subscription channel SporTV. ‘Annoyed’ that the defender revealed the secret, Rossi interrupted him. “I won't say anything, let it be. I won't say anything. It came out (in the press), but let's keep it quiet,” said the goalkeeper.

WHAT HAPPENED TO FLAMENGO'S TROPHY?

According to coach Filipe Luís, in a press conference on Wednesday (03), the trophy broke due to the fault of Flamengo's bus driver in Lima. The coach said the vehicle frequently braked abruptly, and during one of these stops, part of the little figure on top of the trophy broke.

In 2012, after winning the Libertadores against Boca Juniors (ARG), Corinthians also broke the figure on top of the trophy. Later, in Japan, coach Tite's team defeated Chelsea (ENG) 1-0, with a goal by former Flamengo player Paolo Guerrero.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PATH TO THE WORLD TITLE?

To win the world championship for the second time, Flamengo will have to face three opponents. The first is Cruz Azul (MEX), next Wednesday (10), in Qatar. If they advance, the Rubro-Negro will face Pyramids (EGY) on 12/13. In the final, the European champion PSG (FRA) will be the opponent.

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