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Zico vented about the goal-scoring tally of the ‘new Maracanã’

In recent days, Zico expressed outrage over the fact that a count had been started to determine the top scorer of the ‘new Maracanã.’ An idol of a generation similar to Galinho’s, Romário agreed with the greatest player in Flamengo history.

— I completely agree with Zico. There is only one Maracanã. There’s no such thing as a new or old one; we’re talking about history. What Zico did, no one will erase. Galo is the top scorer, period. In Maracanã’s history, Zico is the man. But everyone goes after their own, scores their goals, and builds their path. That’s it. Galo is absolutely right — said Romário.

What is the controversy?

In short, the stadium began to be called the ‘new Maracanã’ after it underwent renovations and was reopened in April 2013. Since then, players who made history at the venue before and after the changes have been distinguished from one another.

What did Zico say?

— Top scorer of the new Maracanã? Bullshit. There’s only one top scorer, and that’s me. End of story. There doesn’t need to be another one. Did Maracanã move somewhere else? Why do they call it the new Maracanã? Because the stands changed? Because the seats changed? Maracanã is the same. It’s still there. No one will be able to take it away from there. Then they keep feeding this to erase us, erase our past. That’s a big problem in Brazil — Galinho said on Basticast.

Who are Maracanã’s top scorers?

It is worth noting that, in the entire history of the Maracanã, Zico is by far the top scorer, with 319 goals scored as a professional player. Then come Roberto Dinamite (201), Romário (190), and Doval (112).

What is the ‘old Maracanã’ ranking?

However, in the count criticized by Zico, the top scorer of the so-called ‘new Maracanã’ is Pedro, with 111 goals scored at the stadium since its reopening. Next come Gabigol, with 82 goals, and Bruno Henrique, with 65, both for Flamengo and Santos.

What is the ‘new Maracanã’ ranking?

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