Hulk reacts after missed penalty in Sul-Americana final: "Few appreciate" | OneFootball

Hulk spoke out about the loss of the Copa Sudamericana title this Monday through his social media. The Galo idol, who missed his penalty kick against Lanús, emphasized the team's commitment after harsh criticism from a large part of the fans.

“Fight, honor, and never give up. Unfortunately, in football, the final result weighs heavily. All the dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and value... when the result doesn't come, few recognize the effort. But we can never stop believing in ourselves,” wrote the number 7.

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This was the second continental final lost by Hulk wearing the Atlético-MG jersey. Last year, the forward also suffered defeat in the Libertadores final against Botafogo.

“Those who know and closely follow the routine of a high-performance athlete know the size of the responsibility and dedication we carry every day. Winning is ideal. Losing is part of it, but giving up will never be an option,” the player added.

Now Atlético-MG turns its focus to the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. This Tuesday, Galo hosts Flamengo, the competition leader, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, a match that could crown the Carioca Rubro-Negro with the title if they beat Hulk and company and Palmeiras is defeated by Grêmio.

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