Fan who ‘snubbed’ Evertton Araújo at Flamengo match speaks out | OneFootball

Flamengo started Evertton Araújo in the match against Bahia in the Brasileirão

Before the ball rolled for Flamengo and Bahia, some Rubro-Negro players were approached by fans at the Maracanã to take photos. As a result, broadcasts showed a Flamengo fan allegedly snubbing Evertton Araújo, but the fan denies being rude.

— Damn, that’s really messed up, man. Because that’s not what happened, you know? People create their own version of what they think happened, they make edits. Man, if you go back a little, the video shows me calling Evertton Araújo over to take a photo, man — said the Rubro-Negro fan, who added:

— It’s just that I’m terrible at taking selfies, I always have been. I was in a rush there trying to take pictures with as many people as possible. I would never do that shit. Man, even if I didn’t like Evertton Araújo, which isn’t the case, I would never do that — he said in an audio message recorded in a fans’ WhatsApp group.

How did Evertton Araújo react?

The Flamengo defensive midfielder leaned in and smiled to appear in the selfie. However, when the fan pulled away, the youngster looked embarrassed and his expression dropped. The video was shared by Charla Podcast:

How did Evertton Araújo perform against Bahia?

The Flamengo academy graduate started against Bahia in the 12th round of the Brasileirão. The midfielder stood out defensively in the match played at the Maracanã. He recorded six tackles and two clearances without being dribbled past even once.

What is Flamengo’s next game at the Maracanã?

With Evertton Araújo available, Flamengo is preparing to make its Copa do Brasil debut. This Wednesday (22), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Vitória at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the first leg of the competition’s fifth round.

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