“I'd give anything”: Filipe Luís reveals long-held Flamengo dream | OneFootball

Filipe Luís was present to follow the Under-12 Club World Cup

Flamengo were beaten 3-1 by Betis (Spain) this Sunday (29) and finished as runners-up in the Under-12 Club World Cup. Last Saturday (27), Filipe Luís, former Mengão player, praised the Rubro-Negro youth squad and said he had always wanted to play in the competition.

— The opportunity these boys are having to play in this tournament… I would give anything to be able to play in this Under-12 World Cup. I believe that, at this age, the size of the field is ideal. The slightly smaller ball too —, Filipe Luís began, in an interview with CazéTV.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF FILIPE LUÍS’ COMMENTS?

Filipe Luís was following the Under-12 Club World Cup this Sunday (12), in a tournament held in Spain. The Garotos do Ninho were surprised by Betis and ended up losing 3-1, finishing in second place.

Flamengo began their campaign by beating Boca Juniors (Argentina) 2-0. Soon after, they defeated Inter Miami (USA) and River Plate (Argentina) by 3-1 and 1-0, respectively. However, Mengo lost to Palmeiras 2-0 and drew with Arsenal (England). Finally, they beat PSG (France) 2-1 in the semifinal.

WHAT IS FILIPE LUÍS’ SITUATION?

Filipe Luís began his coaching journey with Flamengo’s under-17 team and soon after took over the under-20 side. Finally, he was appointed to the main Rubro-Negro squad in October 2024, after Tite was dismissed.

Thus, with Flamengo’s first team, Filipe Luís played in the Club World Cup twice. In the first, he lost in the round of 16 to Bayern Munich (Germany). Finally, in the second, he was beaten by PSG in the final on penalties.

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