Globo commentator on Flamengo games has health issue, out of World Cup | OneFootball

Luis Roberto will undergo treatment and will be off broadcasts for an indefinite period

The voice of Flamengo matches on Globo, Luis Roberto will not call Mengão’s Libertadores debut this Wednesday (08) against Cusco (PER). The commentator was diagnosed with a neoplasm in the cervical region, will undergo treatment, and will be out even for the World Cup broadcasts.

— After the scare, everything is under control. I have the very best science has to offer by my side. The best doctors, hospitals. I have a loving family standing with me. After almost 40 years at Globo, I learned that this company never abandons its own. I am fully supported by our entire team — said the commentator.

— Being away for this period, which includes the World Cup, is a huge challenge, but the biggest of all is overcoming this stage. That is my focus. With faith in God and in science, we will soon be back to normal life. Thank you all for so much affection and support — added Luis Roberto.

SO, WHAT WAS FLAMENGO’S LAST MATCH WITH LUIS ROBERTO?

Last Sunday (05), Luis Roberto called Flamengo’s 3-1 win over Santos at the Maracanã in the Brasileirão. Historically, he is the commentator chosen to tell the story of Mengão’s biggest titles on Globo, such as the 2019 and 2025 Libertadores, as well as Brasileirão titles, Copa do Brasil trophies, and dozens of state championships.

WHO WILL CALL FLAMENGO VS CUSCO, AFTER ALL?

Without Luis Roberto, Globo has assigned Everaldo Marques to call Flamengo vs. Cusco. So, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in Peru, in the first round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores da América. Coluna do Fla, live from Peru, will bring all the information about the match.

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