Libertadores hero Danilo shuts up pundit after Flamengo criticism

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·30 de novembro de 2025

Libertadores hero Danilo shuts up pundit after Flamengo criticism

ESPN Commentator Said Danilo Returned to Brazil to “Steal” from Flamengo

Danilo was the standout player for Flamengo in the final of the Libertadores against Palmeiras this Saturday (29). That’s because the defender scored the goal that gave the title to the Rubro-Negro. With that, the defender ‘shut the mouth’ of Zé Elias, commentator for ‘ESPN’.

On October 23, ESPN accidentally aired an audio clip when the program went to a break. During an informal chat among the participants, not knowing they were on air, commentator Zé Elias stated that Danilo only came to Flamengo “to steal.”

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What was the conversation about Danilo?

André Plihal: “Danilo didn’t play well yesterday (against Racing), did he?” Osvaldo Pascoal: “Danilo also didn’t play well against Palmeiras.” Zé Elias: “Danilo… If he was doing well, he’d be in Europe. The guy comes at the end of his career to steal.”

In this way, the commentator’s statement had a big impact on the internet, causing outrage among Flamengo fans. It’s worth noting that, the following day, Zé Elias apologized to Danilo for the words he used.

What are Danilo’s stats at Flamengo?

Danilo joined Flamengo in January 2025 and, despite the short time, has already made his mark in the club’s history. At this moment, the defender has played 34 matches, scored four goals, and provided two assists.

It’s worth noting that the title-winning goal in the Libertadores was not the first important goal scored by Danilo. After all, the defender was responsible for Flamengo’s comeback in the match against Chelsea (ENG), during the group stage of the Club World Cup. On that occasion, Mengão beat the English team 3-1.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (03) to face Ceará. The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 37th round of the Brasileirão. If they win, Mengão will be crowned champions of the tournament.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube), and SporTV (cable channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.