Andreas Pereira hits back at Flamengo fans after Libertadores triumph | OneFootball

Andreas Pereira, newly arrived at Palmeiras for the 2025 season, commented on the taunts directed at him by Flamengo fans. The provocations occurred after the 2025 Copa Libertadores victory, in a final played precisely against the São Paulo club. In an interview published this Tuesday (16) by the newspaper ‘Estadão’, the player stated that he maintains respect for the Rio de Janeiro club, but also indicated that the fans' actions demonstrate an excessive focus on him.

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“I have respect for all the clubs I have played for. I have never been someone who disrespected anyone in my career, nor a club. If they (Flamengo) think it’s more important, think it’s more important to talk about me when they win a title, it demonstrates the greatness of the club (Palmeiras),” he declared.

Andreas Pereira's statement suggests that, despite the unfavorable result in the Libertadores final, Flamengo fans are more focused on his figure than on their own achievements. The midfielder, pointed out as one of Palmeiras' main reinforcements, used the opportunity to send a direct message to his critics, indicating that the attention given to him by the Flamengo supporters is an indication that he still generates significant impact. “They are more concerned with me than celebrating the Libertadores.”

Context of the taunt

The taunts occurred after Palmeiras' defeat to Flamengo in the 2025 Libertadores final. The Rio de Janeiro team defeated Verdão 1-0 in Lima, Peru, and claimed their fourth title in the South American competition.

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