Ex-Flamengo star slams Pedro, urges exit after PSG loss at Club World Cup | OneFootball

Flamengo and PSG (FRA) ended 1-1 during regulation time with Pedro entering in the second half

Amidst criticism and praise, Flamengo returns to Brazil after the World Cup match against PSG (FRA). However, former Flamengo player Beto expressed both sentiments by praising the team's performance while also demanding the departure of the forward Pedro.

— Congratulations my Flamengo for the beautiful campaign. I will always be here for you but I'm sorry, the player Pedro Guilherme can no longer wear this jersey. The guy entered the field to parade and not to fight for a world title -, he highlighted to add:

— Regardless of others missing penalties, the way the forward played shows that the athlete is no longer fit to wear this mantle. I'm sorry but I had to say it, I love you Flamengo -, declared Beto, a product of the club's youth academy, in a social media post.

Why did Beto criticize Pedro?

The number 9 returns from injury after a month and a half out and only four minutes on the field in the World Cup semifinal. Thus, the player entered in the second half of the final and had few actions with the ball, with only one shot deflected wide.

Moreover, there were moments when PSG cornered Flamengo in defense, a part of the match that is not the forward's strength. Thus, the game ended 1-1. However, the athlete also missed a penalty in the World Cup shootout.

Did Flamengo perform well despite the penalties?

Filipe Luís's team contested PSG's (FRA) favoritism in the World Cup final. Thus, the French said after Wednesday's (17) game that they gave their all in Doha, Qatar, but it wasn't enough to win in regulation time.

Will Pedro stay at Flamengo until 2026?

Whether Beto likes it or not, the forward has a contract with the Gávea club until the end of 2027. Therefore, unless a team pays the release clause, the player will remain at Flamengo for another two years.

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