Former Flamengo player Juninho goes viral for bizarre moment in Mexico | OneFootball

Flamengo sold Juninho for 5 million euros (around R$ 31 million)

The new chapter in Juninho ‘X’’s life could not be going better. That’s because the former Flamengo player has earned a starting spot at Pumas (MEX). The forward was even involved in an unusual play in the Mexican Championship on Sunday (05).

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The player with the comic nickname made the fans’ ticket worthwhile at Estadio Akron with two sombreros at the edge of the box. Right after that, the former Rubro-Negro player passed the ball for Antuna to score against Chivas (MEX) in a match that ended 2-2.

How is Juninho doing in Mexico?

The Brazilian forward has found at Pumas the run of games he did not have at Flamengo. Since January, the youngster has recorded five goals and three assists in 14 matches, 11 of them as a starter.

Why did Flamengo sell Juninho?

Throughout 2025, the player scored four goals and provided no assists in 32 matches wearing the Sacred Shirt. In fact, the player with the creative nickname went more than a month without taking the field. With no room in the squad, Fla sold him for 5 million euros (around R$ 31 million).

When do Flamengo and Cusco face each other?

While Juninho is playing in Mexico, Flamengo take on Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08), in the opening round of the Libertadores. The match kicks off at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in Peru, at 9:30 PM Brasília time.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (streaming), Globo (free-to-air TV), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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