Goosebumps! Flamengo's Paquetá posts exact Brazil call-up moment | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá couldn’t hold back his emotions beside his family

Lucas Paquetá waited for it to “sink in” before posting the video of the exact moment Carlo Ancelotti announced his name in Brazil’s national team call-up. This Tuesday (19), a day after the announcement, the Flamengo midfielder shared how he reacted to being called up for yet another World Cup in his career.

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Sitting on the couch beside his wife Duda Fournier and their children Benício and Filippo, Lucas Paquetá was holding hands and praying. When Carlo Ancelotti said the name of the Flamengo academy product, the children burst with joy. On the other hand, the parents broke down in tears.

“God never stopped writing our story. Yesterday, hearing Lucas’ name in the squad announcement felt like a hole in our chest being closed after such a long time. There were tears. But tears of gratitude, of a promise fulfilled. After so many hidden tears, God gave us the most beautiful gift. All honor and all glory be given to Him,” Duda wrote on Instagram.

WHAT HAS PAQUETÁ’S FAMILY GONE THROUGH RECENTLY, AFTER ALL?

In England, where he played for West Ham (ENG), Paquetá was tried and cleared over alleged involvement in sports betting. However, the period leading up to the decision was tense and even filled with speculation about a possible ban for the midfielder. Hurt and upset, the player decided to leave the country after the investigation ended and returned to Flamengo.

Happy and back home, Lucas Paquetá has rediscovered the joy of playing football for the team he loves and will now play in the World Cup representing Flamengo. It will be the academy product’s second of his career, after taking part in the 2022 World Cup with Lyon, from France.

SO, WILL LUCAS PAQUETÁ PLAY AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

Despite the hard challenge he suffered on Sunday (17) against Athletico-PR, Lucas Paquetá will not be an issue for this Wednesday’s (20) match against Estudiantes (ARG). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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