Flamengo star compares World Cup winner to 2019 Libertadores icon | OneFootball

Just like in the 2019 Libertadores, Flamengo won the U-20 World Cup with a late goal after a long pass

In the final of the Libertadores 2019, against River Plate (ARG), Flamengo's comeback goal happened in the final moments of the match, after a long pass from Diego Ribas to Gabigol. Last Saturday (23), the scene practically repeated itself when Daniel Sales found Iago to equalize the game against Barcelona (ESP) in the U-20 Club World Cup. This Thursday (28), the full-back joked about the situation and compared himself to the former midfielder.

“I raised my hand, right? Diego Ribas, man (laughs),” said Daniel Sales, in a video published by Flamengo. Just like the former midfielder, the full-back raised his arm before launching the attack. However, the outcome was different. In the Libertadores 2019, the ball hit the head of River Plate's defender, Pinola, who failed, and Gabigol took advantage.

In the U-20 World Cup, Daniel Sales found the head of Flamengo's Iago, who lobbed it into the net, securing Flamengo's equalizer. Later, in the penalty shootout, the Most Beloved achieved the tournament's two-time championship.

WHAT OTHER JOKES WERE MADE DURING FLAMENGO'S TRAINING?

In the video published by Flamengo, the club's social media team gave the athletes photos of memorable moments from last Saturday's (23) final. The image received by Daniel Sales was the exact moment of the ball launch that ended in Iago's goal. But other athletes were also gifted.

Hero of the title, Iago joked upon receiving the photo: “At the moment of the goal, right? Awesome. (At the time, I just thought) about heading it towards the goal and let God decide.” Meanwhile, Léo Nannetti, who saved two penalties, was teased by Matheus Cunha, the professional goalkeeper: “Wow, a very emotional moment in my life. My parents cheering for me at Maracanã,” said the youngster. Then, Cunha interrupted him: “aaahhh, got a kiss from mommy,” drawing laughter from Rossi, who was nearby.

WHEN WILL THE WORLD CHAMPION FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

After the world two-time championship, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (30), against Fluminense, for the Campeonato Carioca U-20. The match kicks off at 10 AM (Brasília time), at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium in Xerém, the rival's training center.

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