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What did Fernando Diniz say about Matheuzinho, former Flamengo player?

Corinthians introduced Fernando Diniz as head coach this Tuesday (08). In a press conference, the manager commented on Corinthians’ squad and was full of praise for Matheuzinho, stating that the player has the potential to play for the Brazilian National Team.

— Bidu and Matheuzinho are players who can compete for spots on the Brazilian National Team, because those are positions where there is a shortage, and I see both of them as having the potential for that — he said in a press conference this Tuesday (07).

Did Matheuzinho play for Flamengo?

Matheuzinho joined Flamengo in 2019, when he was signed from Londrina, from Paraná. At the time, the Rubro-Negro club paid around R$ 1.2 million for 80% of the Brazilian defender’s economic rights.

For Flamengo, Matheuzinho took part in important campaigns and title-winning runs. The full-back won the Campeonato Carioca three times. In addition, he won one Libertadores, one Copa do Brasil, one Brazilian Championship and one Supercopa do Brasil.

What about Flamengo?

Flamengo face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08) in Peru, in their Libertadores opener. The match is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, on GETV on YouTube, and on Paramount+ via streaming.

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