Following their victory over Fortaleza in the Brasileirão last Wednesday, Atlético Mineiro’s coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, openly declared his unwavering support for Fluminense in the upcoming CONMEBOL Libertadores final.
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This Saturday, the stage is set at Maracanã, where Fluminense is set to face Boca Juniors. The noteworthy aspect is that Felipão’s support will be firmly behind Fluminense in this crucial showdown. Scolari’s words resonated with heartfelt encouragement for Fluminense and their head coach, Fernando Diniz. He expressed,
“Hopefully he (Fernando Diniz) once again, I say: Diniz, we are rooting for you and Fluminense, but mainly for the person you are. I hope you win the Libertadores this Saturday. May you win and we bring this title to Brazil once again, showing the quality of the Brazilian coach, who is sometimes challenged, but who, with the opportunity to work, proves to be very good always.”
It’s worth noting that Scolari himself holds an impressive record as a two-time Libertadores champion, having won the competition with both Grêmio and Palmeiras. In contrast, Fernando Diniz, like Fluminense, is in pursuit of his first title in this prestigious continental competition.
For football enthusiasts, the anticipation is building as the singular grand final is scheduled for this Saturday at 5 pm (Brasília time) within the iconic Maracanã stadium.
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