São Paulo critic and world champion Cicinho mocks birthday snub | OneFootball

Wednesday (24) marked the 46th birthday of Cicinho, the former right-back who made his mark at São Paulo with unforgettable titles in the 2000s.

Tricolor usually posts birthday messages on its social media for its main former players, but it caught the attention of part of the fanbase for ignoring Cicinho while highlighting another birthday celebrant of the day, Jean, who came through the club’s youth system and also played as a right-back and defensive midfielder, but was nowhere near as prominent as his teammate.

Cicinho’s “snub” has only one explanation: the harsh criticism that the now-commentator makes almost daily against the institution, which is going through the biggest crisis in its history. Besides him, Souza, another player who left his mark during his time at São Paulo, has also been ignored by Tricolor.

Cicinho, however, did not miss the chance to take a jab. On his Instagram, he received several birthday messages and reposted one in particular, from a fan joking about his absence from São Paulo’s profile, with a new birthday tribute edit. Check it out:

Curiously, a week ago, Tricolor used Cicinho’s image to announce the launch of this season’s long-sleeved jersey, with photos of the former right-back in front of his name immortalized in the stands of Morumbi (see more below). When it suits them, the idol is welcome.

Cicinho played for São Paulo in his first spell between 2004 and 2005, making 126 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 38 assists, which earned him a transfer to the giant, galactic Real Madrid, as well as a call-up to Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad. He returned to Tricolor on loan in 2010, making another 25 appearances and providing two assists. He won the São Paulo State Championship, the Copa Libertadores, and the Club World Cup with the club in 2005.

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