“Flamengo are huge, but…”: Wesley compares before World Cup | OneFootball

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·04 de junho de 2026

“Flamengo are huge, but…”: Wesley compares before World Cup

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Wesley left Flamengo after the 2025 Club World Cup


Wesley played in the Club World Cup wearing the Flamengo shirt in the 2025 season. With that in mind, the right back spoke openly about returning to the U.S., this time with the Brazilian National Team.

— There’s no way not to feel it. Flamengo is huge, but we’re talking about the Brazilian national team in a World Cup, the responsibility is much greater. And the atmosphere is different, a good atmosphere —, he said, before concluding:


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— Tense, very tense, but something we can turn into a good thing for us. Whoever makes the most of the opportunities and stays calmer has a better chance of coming away with the win, and I hope that’s us —, he said.

How did Flamengo’s Club World Cup run go?

Flamengo reached the round of 16 of the Club World Cup in the United States. At the time, the Rubro-Negro side exited the competition after losing 4-2 to Bayern Munich (GER).

Before facing Bayern, it is worth noting that Flamengo beat Chelsea (ENG) 3-1 in the tournament’s group stage. The English side later went on to win the Club World Cup title.

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