John Kennedy reveals boyhood club: “My love for Fluminense hid it”

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·06 de junho de 2026

John Kennedy reveals boyhood club: “My love for Fluminense hid it”

In an interview with FluTV’s program “Abrindo o Jogo,” forward John Kennedy spoke about his childhood and revealed which club he supported before joining Fluminense. Born in Itaúna, Minas Gerais, the player said he grew up following Cruzeiro, under the direct influence of his family.

Despite the connection he had with the club from Minas Gerais, the number 9 highlighted that his journey at Xerém and with Fluminense’s first team completely changed his relationship with football.

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— I grew up loving one club, which is Cruzeiro, because I was born there, my family supports Cruzeiro, so it comes from my family. I have a bond with Cruzeiro. But when I came to Fluminense, I started building a bond here. The love I have for Fluminense overshadowed that. So today I don’t watch Cruzeiro games anymore, I can’t have that strong bond with Cruzeiro anymore. Of course, I like them, I have a soft spot for them, but I no longer have the bond I used to have — he said.

The statement comes just days after John Kennedy scored precisely against his childhood club. Last Sunday, the forward found the net in Fluminense’s 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro at Mineirão in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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