Ex-Flamengo pair Vini Jr and Wesley emotional after World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Vini Jr and Wesley were called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti

Not only will the four Flamengo players represent the club at the World Cup. After all, two other academy products from Mengão also appeared on coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man list for the Brazilian National Team: Vini Jr and Wesley. Both posted emotional messages on social media after the call-up.

“That boy who used to play barefoot in São Gonçalo has made it again. The World Cup is the peak of any player’s career, and I’m going to my second one. It’s been three and a half years of hard work to secure a place among the 26. It wasn’t easy,” Vini Jr began.

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“Thanks to the boss (Ancelotti) for the trust, to my whole family, and to the fans for the support as always. LET’S GO TOGETHER!!! We are Brazil, and we’re going to give everything to bring joy to our country. May the story be different this time!!! Trust our group!!! The dream is alive!,” added the Real Madrid (ESP) forward.

WHAT DID WESLEY DO, THEN?

If Vini Jr is going to his second World Cup, Wesley will be playing in his first. The Roma (ITA) right-back kept his words brief, but did not hide his emotion at being remembered by Carlo Ancelotti. “Aware of the responsibility I carry in representing my country. A childhood dream has just come true. I love you, my Brazil,” the wing-back posted.

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SO WILL THERE BE EVEN MORE FLAMENGO AT THE WORLD CUP?

Besides Vini Jr and Wesley, Flamengo will also be represented by Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, and Lucas Paquetá. In short, among the four, only the number 4 shirt will be going to the first World Cup of his career. Therefore, the players are expected to report to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) next week.

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