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Rubro-negros took part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games taking place in Milan, Italy

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics took place this Friday (06) with the presence of Flamengo idols. That’s because gymnast Rebeca Andrade and former player Adriano Imperador were at Casa Degli Artisti, in Milan, Italy.

The greatest Olympic medalist in Brazil’s history carried the Olympic flag during the festivities. The Imperador, who knows the Italian nation well, showed support for the Brazilian athletes participating in the winter event.

What did the Flamengo Imperador say?

— It’s been over ten years since I stopped playing, and every time I come here, to Italy, I am always very well received. I wish our athletes the best of luck. I’m sure they will honor our country, as they always have, and I’ll be cheering for you — he told the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB).

Thus, the former player took the opportunity to visit Inter Milan, the Italian club where he reached the technical peak of his career. The meeting, although brief, moved sportspeople and also coach Chivu, a former teammate.

Did Rebeca say anything?

— I took the opportunity to come and see the first Casa Brasil of the Winter Games, which I hope our athletes, Brazilians and even Italians, can come and visit. There’s always good music, a party, and wonderful food to cure homesickness and enjoy — highlighted the gymnast to COB.

And Flamengo at the Winter Olympics?

In the absence of rubro-negro athletes at the Winter Games, the Most Beloved is focusing on the Carioca. That’s because Fla faces Sampaio Corrêa-RJ this Saturday (07), starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in the last round of the Campeonato Carioca.

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