Chills! Flamengo's Paquetá shares moment of Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá couldn’t hold back his emotions alongside his family

Lucas Paquetá waited for it to really sink in before posting the video of the exact moment Carlo Ancelotti announced his name in Brazil’s national team call-up. This Tuesday (19), one day after the announcement, the Flamengo midfielder shared how he reacted to being called up for another World Cup in his career.

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Sitting on the couch next to his wife Duda Fournier and sons Benício and Filippo, Lucas Paquetá was holding hands and praying. When Carlo Ancelotti said the name of the Flamengo academy graduate, the children burst with happiness. The parents, meanwhile, broke down in tears.

“God never stopped writing our story. Yesterday, hearing Lucas’ name in the call-up felt like a hole in our chest finally being closed after so long. There were tears. But tears of gratitude, of a promise fulfilled. After so many hidden tears, God blessed us in the most beautiful way. All honor and all glory be given to Him,” Duda wrote on Instagram.

WHAT HAS PAQUETÁ’S FAMILY BEEN THROUGH RECENTLY, ANYWAY?

In England, where he played for West Ham (ENG), Paquetá was tried and cleared over alleged involvement in sports betting. However, the period leading up to the decision was tense, with even speculation about a possible ban for the midfielder. Hurt and frustrated, the player decided to leave the country after the investigation ended and returned to Flamengo.

Happy and back home, Lucas Paquetá rediscovered the joy of playing football for the team he loves and will now play in the World Cup representing Flamengo. It will be the academy graduate’s second World Cup, after taking part in the 2022 tournament with Lyon of France.

SO, WILL LUCAS PAQUETÁ PLAY AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

Despite the heavy challenge he suffered on Sunday (17) against Athletico-PR, Lucas Paquetá will not be an issue for this Wednesday’s (20) match against Estudiantes (ARG). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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