Paulo Soares 'Amigão' dies at 63, Flamengo mourns his passing | OneFootball

ESPN Presenter, Paulo Soares Made His Mark in Sports Journalism

Paulo Soares, better known as ‘Amigão da Galera’, passed away this Monday (29), at the age of 63. A presenter and one of the main figures in sports journalism, he died due to multiple organ failure. Flamengo even paid tribute to the announcer.

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What Was Paulo Soares' Health Situation?

Paulo Soares had been battling various health issues for years, including a spinal problem, and died due to multiple organ failure. The presenter had been hospitalized for about five months at the Sírio Libanês Hospital in São Paulo, where he passed away this Monday (29).

What Was Paulo Soares' Career Path?

Always as a commentator, Paulo Soares began his career early, at the age of 15, at Rádio Clube de Araras, in Araras, in the interior of São Paulo. However, ‘Amigão’ gained prominence on the ‘Sportscenter’ program on ESPN, alongside journalist Antero Greco, who also recently passed away due to a brain tumor.

Ultimately, Paulo Soares became a phenomenon in journalism with his lightheartedness, and he was part of many humorous moments always in the right measure. There were countless times when ‘Amigão’ and Antero Greco burst into laughter and made the audience laugh along.

When Is Flamengo's Next Game?

Saddened by the passing of Paulo Soares, Flamengo begins preparation for the next match of the season. This Thursday (02), Filipe Luís's team will face Cruzeiro at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best internet coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro game.

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