Flamengo delete Zico post after backlash | OneFootball

Zico appears blurred in image with caption about focusing on what matters

Flamengo deleted a post made on the club’s social media profiles this Monday (30). That is because fans pointed out disrespect toward Zico in the post, and the Nação kept a screenshot of it.

See the deleted image:

The photo of the idol is blurred, while only Fla’s badge is sharp and visible. “Focus on what matters most, Nação!” says the caption. As a result, Flamengo fans interpreted the content as a way of diminishing the biggest name in Mengão’s history.

Did many people see Flamengo’s post?

On X (formerly Twitter), the post racked up more than 300,000 views in just one hour. For comparison, the latest media post available on the profile has been up for 13 hours and has only 33,000 views.

Why did the fans defend Zico?

Arthur Antunes Coimbra won every major title that Rubro-Negro has. Beyond the pitch, the eternal number 10 is unanimously admired as a person. The star was even friends with Roberto Dinamite, his greatest rival in football.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With the post deleted, Flamengo continues preparing to face Red Bull Bragantino on April 2, after the FIFA international break. On that occasion, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As is tradition, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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