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Flamengo sent a birthday message to Atlético-MG this Wednesday (25)

A historic punching bag for Flamengo since the 1980s, Atlético Mineiro turned 118 this Wednesday (25). In a surprising move, the Rubro-Negro sent a congratulatory message to its rival. The decision split fans, but most took the opportunity to mock the Belo Horizonte team.

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“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo congratulates Atlético on its 118 years of history in Brazilian football. Happy birthday, Galo!,” wrote Mengão on Twitter. The Minas Gerais club replied with a simple “Thank you, Flamengo,” prompting reactions from fans of both teams.

SO WHAT WERE FLAMENGO FANS’ REACTIONS, AFTER ALL?

For those who took the message lightly, there was no shortage of irony. “A father congratulating his son. Beautiful stuff,” said one fan. “Happy birthday, son. God bless you,” posted another. “Congratulations, pathetic-MG, for being part of our history as our favorite b… . Thanks for building a stadium where only Flamengo won the matchup and was also the first champion,” wrote another, referring to the 2024 Copa do Brasil title.

On the other hand, some Flamengo fans did not like the message. “FIFA international break is s… You even start seeing birthday wishes for a dwarf,” “There’s only one Galo… and he’s from Quintino,” “Delete this thing, man. Have you lost it? Nobody congratulates us” were some of the comments.

SO, IS FLAMENGO BEING TOO NICE?

The birthday message to Atlético-MG was not the only one sent this Wednesday (25). In addition, the Most Beloved also wrote to Sampaio Corrêa, from São Luís, Maranhão. “Clube de Regatas do Flamengo congratulates Sampaio Corrêa on its 103 years of history in Brazilian football.”

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