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Gabigol celebrates 29 years this Saturday (30)

A post from Flamengo on social media divided the fans this Saturday (30). After all, the club posted a happy birthday message for Gabigol, currently at Cruzeiro. For some, deserved congratulations for the red-black idol. For others, the club should not remember a player who is competing for the title of the Brasileirão with Mengo.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO WRITE ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

“G. Barbosa, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabigol, Gabi. 29 years ago, the Predestined was born. In 2019, he came to protect the Nation and conquer America, Brazil. He was a super champion. 13 trophies to be more exact, scoring 16 times (!!!) in finals. An Immortal Red-Black since November 23, 2019. Hail, Gabriel, happy birthday”, wrote Flamengo.

WHAT WERE GABIGOL'S TITLES AT FLAMENGO?

Gabigol, who was at Flamengo from 2019 to 2024, won two Libertadores, two Brasileirões, two Brazil Cups, two Supercups, one Recopa and four Cariocas. As highlighted in the club's note, there were 16 balls in the nets in decisions, four in the main continental tournament.

WHAT WERE THE REACTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

In Gabigol's favor, the post from Flamengo received messages like “one of the greatest who ever wore this shirt”, “the second greatest player of the Flamengo Regatta Club. You even tried to erase your history, but it is eternal” and “congratulations, idol”.

On the other hand, the message also received insults like: “Congratulations, you m... Even with all this, you managed to become just another one. Fool was the one who believed that this idiot would be top-5 in the history of Flamengo”, “the ex that we love and hate at the same time” and “ordinary player who had an absurd season”.

HOW IS GABIGOL CURRENTLY?

Wearing the Cruzeiro shirt, Gabigol is the third option for coach Leonardo Jardim. The team's starter is Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the Brasileirão. Next in the hierarchy is Lautaro Díaz. Thus, Gabriel has received few minutes. In 2025, there are 32 games, 11 goals and four assists.

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