Gonzalo Plata speaks out after video of alleged drunkenness goes viral

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·17 Mei 2026

Gonzalo Plata speaks out after video of alleged drunkenness goes viral

Flamengo came out in defense of Gonzalo Plata this Saturday (16)

Gonzalo Plata once again faced turbulent moments at Flamengo. This Friday (15), a video of the Ecuadorian allegedly drunk with friends went viral on social media. As a result, this Sunday (17), the winger spoke out about the matter.

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In light of the information and content recently released involving my name, I want to clarify that many narratives have been shared out of context, generating mistaken interpretations and affecting not only my image, but also that of the club I represent. At this moment, I remain fully focused on my recovery, my family, and my professional commitment to Flamengo. Those who live with me on a daily basis know my values, my character, and the respect I have for my profession, my teammates, and the Rubro-Negro Nation. I am grateful for all the messages of support and affection I have received in recent days. I will keep working and preparing myself to come back even stronger,” said Gonzalo Plata.

Did Flamengo comment on the matter?

Yes! This Saturday (16), Flamengo commented on the video of Gonzalo Plata. In the official statement, the Rubro-Negro pointed out that the recording is old, having been made months ago.

“The video being circulated on social media and reproduced by some media outlets, in which player Gonzalo Plata appears in the company of friends, is not recent. The original post was made months ago.

The current repercussion of the content represents yet another attempt to damage the image of the athlete and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo through the spread of disinformation and the use of information taken out of context.

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo repudiates the irresponsibility of those who, carelessly and in bad faith, produce and spread fake news”.

What has Coluna do Fla found out?

According to sources heard by Coluna do Fla, Gonzalo Plata carried out all activities normally during the week. However, according to Flamengo, the player has been feeling knee pain since the match against Grêmio last Sunday (10).

Will Gonzalo Plata be available for Flamengo vs Athletico-PR?

It is worth noting that Gonzalo Plata is not available to Leonardo Jardim for the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR this Sunday (17). That is because the Ecuadorian suffered a blow to the knee and is still complaining of pain in the area.

When do Flamengo and Athletico-PR face each other?

Without Gonzalo Plata, Flamengo face Athletico-PR this Sunday (17) in the 16th round of the Brasileirão. The interstate clash takes place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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