Real Madrid legend Marcelo attends Flamengo training | OneFootball

Former left-back went to Ninho do Urubu and spoke with Flamengo’s youth department

One of the greatest idols in the history of Real Madrid (ESP) and Fluminense, Marcelo was at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center this Friday (31). The former Brazil national team left-back paid a visit to see the facilities at the CT, which is the most modern in Rio de Janeiro.

Marcelo represents a player from Flamengo’s under-13 team and took the opportunity to speak with the athlete. In addition, the former full-back was welcomed by Mengão’s youth football department and spoke with the red-and-black club’s directors while touring the facilities at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center.

“Grupo Doze had the honor of visiting Flamengo’s youth academy training center and is grateful for the warm welcome. Thank you for the hospitality and for opening your doors to us, Flamengo,” wrote the Instagram profile of the company managed by Marcelo.

IN SHORT, HOW DID FLAMENGO’S YOUTH PLAYERS REACT?

Marcelo’s presence stirred up Ninho do Urubu. Many young players took the chance to fanboy over the former left-back. Famous for not letting fans touch him, the Real Madrid idol appeared smiling and close to the red-and-black athletes. Also posing for photos with the former Fluminense player was Mengão’s youth director, the Portuguese Alfredo Almeida.

SO, WHAT DID FLUMINENSE FANS THINK OF THE VISIT?

Marcelo’s presence at Ninho do Urubu outraged some fans on social media. Supporters of the club from Xerém criticized the former left-back’s visit to their biggest rival. Below are some of the messages posted this Friday (31).

“He got his hands dirty with mud,” “in bed with crime” and “even I, who’m not a Fluminense fan, think this photo is disgusting,” wrote some anti-red-and-black fans, who clearly felt the blow of seeing Marcelo near Flamengo’s crest. On the other hand, fans of Brazil’s Most Beloved Club had fun with the unusual situation.

AFTER ALL, WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE MATTER?

— Marcelo’s visit to Ninho do Urubu was cool. A guy used to training at Real Madrid coming to see Ninho do Urubu only shows how enviable Flamengo’s structure is. The former left-back, who doesn’t really like interacting with fans, seemed quite happy at the red-and-black home —, opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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