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What did Wallace Yan say after Flamengo vs Benfica (POR)?

Scorer of the goal that gave Flamengo a 2-1 win over Benfica (POR) this Saturday (11), Wallace Yan spoke from the heart in a pitchside interview. The number 64 thus recalled the controversies he went through in 2025, got emotional, and celebrated his comeback at Rubro-Negro.

— Happy to be scoring again. I went through a difficult phase; only God and I know what it was like. I kept working, I had the support of many fans and also my family. So I’m here to help Flamengo and also glorify the name of the Lord. Because without Him I wouldn’t be here, He gave me a second chance, and thank God I’m happy again -, he began.

— For me, this was good. As I said in previous interviews, it happened so I could mature, so I could see the magnitude of what it means to wear this shirt, that there are things that need to happen for you to learn. I was strong, I put my feet back on the ground once again, I spoke a lot with God, and He gave me direction -, he added, before concluding:

— The things that happened were because of my age; I’m still very young. But to stress it again, it was good that it happened so I could mature and also wake up to life, because opportunity doesn’t come just like that. So when God puts an opportunity in your hands, you have to do well and value the opportunity you receive -, Wallace Yan concluded.

How was Wallace Yan’s goal?

Wallace Yan’s goal came in the 23rd minute of the second half, after a cross from Samuel Lino. The number 64 got in front of his marker and scored the goal that gave Flamengo the win. Then, in celebration, the forward ran to the corner flag and ‘danced’ on the pitch.

Wallace Yan was also one of Flamengo’s standout players during the mid-season training camp in Portugal. In three matches, the number 64 recorded two goals and one assist. That way, the young forward hopes to receive more opportunities when the schedule resumes.

What controversies did Wallace Yan go through at Flamengo?

Wallace Yan went through turbulent moments at Flamengo in 2025. The young forward was involved in a few controversial episodes, such as being sent off after ten minutes against Bahia and exchanging taunts with Hulk, Lyanco, and Everson of Atlético-MG.

In addition, in 2026, the player said goodbye to Flamengo amid negotiations with Red Bull Bragantino. However, the São Paulo club wanted to change details of the deal at the last minute and, because of that, Rubro-Negro pulled out of the talks. Thus, Wallace Yan looked back on those situations and highlighted his own maturity.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.