Felipe Melo: Fluminense wouldn't have lost the lead to Vasco with him

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·26 de março de 2026

Felipe Melo: Fluminense wouldn't have lost the lead to Vasco with him

Fluminense’s comeback defeat to Vasco da Gama on Wednesday (03/18) is still being talked about among players and fans. This time, Felipe Melo joined the debate and did not hold back when commenting on the match.

In an interview with content producer Lucas Batista, from the Gol de Barriga channel and also connected to Jornada KTO 1902, the former center-back said the result would not have happened if he had been on the pitch.

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That right there, that right there I can tell you would never have happened. I’m telling you. But maybe there could have been a sending-off or two, a punch-up or two. But that’s not a problem — I’ll trade a red card for the win. — he said.

The match in question marked one of Fluminense’s most painful defeats of the season so far. The team was leading until the final minutes, but conceded the comeback deep into stoppage time, which sparked a strong reaction from the fans.

Felipe Melo’s statement drew attention precisely because it touched on a sensitive issue: the team’s attitude in decisive moments. Known for his leadership on the pitch, the former player was remembered by fans as someone who could have helped hold on to the result.

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