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What did Thiago Neves say upon debuting as the coach of Bangu's under-20 team at Fluminense's training center?

Thiago Neves began his new journey as a football coach in the match between Bangu and Fluminense, for the under-20 Carioca. Present at the Marcelo Vieira Training Center, the former midfielder of Flamengo was moved to be at the Training Center of the Laranjeiras team.

— Being here, at a club where I made a beautiful history, I think, for me, there are no words. I have a great affection for Fluminense. My debut as a football coach, in the under-20, here in Xerém. Nothing more wonderful than this day –, said Thiago Neves in an interview this Wednesday (18).

It's important to emphasize that this is Thiago Neves' first job as a coach. In this new endeavor, the former player is leading Bangu's under-20 team. Right in his debut, the former midfielder started with a defeat against Fluminense, with a score of 2-0.

Besides Thiago Neves, another player who made history wearing the Fluminense jersey was watching the match this Wednesday. It was Marcelo. In fact, the name of the Carioca team's training center is named after the former left-back.

DID THIAGO NEVES PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! Thiago Neves played for Flamengo in the 2021 season, having Ronaldinho Gaúcho as a midfield partner. During that period, the former athlete had good performances with the Sacred Mantle, winning over the red-black fans. Finally, before leaving Fla at the beginning of 2012, the former player won the Carioca title.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

While Thiago Neves begins his coaching career, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (19) to face Remo, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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