Filipe Luís on Flamengo boos in Recife: message on dual support | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Sport this Saturday (15) at Arena Pernambuco

Flamengo overcame Sport with a resounding 5-1 at Arena Pernambuco, and the Rio de Janeiro red-black fans celebrated. But not everyone accepts that Mengão is loved from north to south of the country. In response to Coluna do Fla, Filipe Luís sent a clear message about freedom of choice and respect for preferences.

— Everyone has the freedom to support whoever they want. If you want to support two teams, it's the individuality of each player. I've been a Flamengo fan since I was little, but also a Figueirense fan. I supported Flamengo much more. Figueirense because of Santa Catarina, wanting to see the team in Serie A, competing. But also, because it wasn't in Serie A and not competing with the big ones -, he began.

Besides defending the freedom to support more than one team, Filipe Luís praised the greatness of Flamengo. Finally, even while praising the fans' celebration in Recife, he lamented the boos that occurred at a certain point in the match.

— I know about the rivalry between Flamengo and Sport. Flamengo is huge, has fans everywhere. Every place we go is packed. It's not up to me to judge. I'm happy to see the fans supporting. I'm not happy that the fans booed some players on our team. But, on the other hand, I've been very happy with the Flamengo fans throughout my time here at the club -, he concluded, in a press conference.

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WHO DID THE FANS BOO?

Amid a series of absences, Filipe Luís started Emerson Royal as the right-back. Additionally, Varela, who usually starts in the position, was absent due to being on duty with the Uruguayan national team during this FIFA Date.

However, after a poor first half by Flamengo, the fans present at the stadium began to get on the back of the right-back. In response to the boos, Filipe Luís immediately turned to the stands and demanded support: “Why boo? You have to support.”

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo faces Fluminense this Wednesday (19), for the 34th round of the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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