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What Did Felipe Melo Say About Flamengo?

Felipe Melo is a unique character when it comes to Flamengo. Participating in the panel of the program ‘Seleção SporTV’ this Thursday (12), the former athlete stated that he used to be a big fan of Flamengo and even helped the club financially. However, after playing for various teams in Brazil, he can't bring himself to support just one.

— I was very much a Flamengo fan, really a big Flamengo fan. During the 'tijolinho' campaign, I put my own money in. I grew up there, spending over 11 years at the club. But over the course of my career, I can't tell you that I support just one team –, he said, before concluding:

— I have affection and gratitude for Flamengo. I've often said that I love Palmeiras and Fluminense. That I am completely passionate about Galatasaray (TUR). When you go through several clubs, several situations, it becomes difficult to choose –, concluded Felipe Melo on the program ‘Seleção SporTV’.

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN FELIPE MELO AND FLAMENGO?

The former midfielder started his career playing for Flamengo. During that time, Felipe Melo participated in the 'Tijolinho' campaign, which helped the club begin the construction of the Ninho do Urubu training center.

After playing in Brazilian and European football, Felipe Melo attempted a return to Flamengo, but it didn't happen. From then on, the former athlete 'forgot' a bit about his love for the Rubro-Negro and began to provoke Mengo during his time at Palmeiras and Fluminense.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

While Felipe Melo vents on a sports program, the Flamengo team prepares for their upcoming commitments of the season. This Saturday (14), Mengão faces Botafogo in the sixth round of the Brasileirão.

The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will provide details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, Amazon Prime (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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