In a startling revelation, Flamengo star Gabigol was photographed wearing a Corinthians shirt, causing disbelief and stirring controversy within the club.
Flamengo’s president, Rodolfo Landim, encountered the image during dinner, reacting with immediate concern over its potential impact on the club’s image.
O supervisor do Flamengo que deveria orientar, cobrar e ter postura compatível com o cargo estava bebendo cerveja e jogando conversa fora na casa do atacante.
Que moral ele teria para dizer ao Gabigol do quão desrespeitoso com o clube era aquele situação?
Um amadorismo sem… pic.twitter.com/2bq3AJAXkt
— Guilherme Silva (@gsilvajpan) May 17, 2024
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Denying the photo’s authenticity, Gabigol’s advisor and his manager, Júnior Pedroso, claimed it was fake. Despite these assertions, the incident has prompted discussions of possible sanctions. Flamengo’s leadership, including football executive Bruno Spindel, is now reviewing the player’s contract to pinpoint any clauses that might warrant financial or sporting penalties.
This controversy emerges as Flamengo stabilizes from recent victories, making the timing particularly problematic. The photo, reportedly taken at Gabigol’s home in the presence of friends and a club supervisor, threatens to damage his previously solid relationship with the club. The unfolding situation will determine the future of this partnership as the club weighs its response to the incident.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first five episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
