The relationship between the president of Flamengo, Rodolfo LandimIt is Zico, considered the greatest idol in the history of Rubro-Negro, has gone through turmoil in recent days. After the representative’s declaration to the ge that “one hour Zico will pass” and the response from Galinho de Quintino, through social media, the subject gained space in the sports news.
On a visit to the Zico Football Center in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, the Galinho de Quintino preferred silence on the matter It is placed Flamengo above any controversy. However, Gávea’s eternal number 10 made a point of highlighting that new generations have access to the idol’s legacywhich is immortalized in books, videos and various types of content.
“I have nothing to say about this (Rodolfo Landim’s statements). Brazil is a democracy, everyone says what they want.”
The uneasiness between the two occurred after a statement by Rodolfo Landim to gewhen he mentioned that “one day Zico will pass”, in a conversation that the agent had with Gabigol. The message was interpreted by many as if the former player’s legacy could be forgotten for generations to come.
The answer came via social media. On the official Instagram account, Zico posted a video and the following message: “I heard, it will pass, it will pass and I ended up passing everyone and doing one more for the FLA”.
Surrounded by hundreds of children this Friday morning, Galinho de Quintino said he was happy for the children’s affection, he thanked those responsible for telling the stories to their children, grandchildren and nephews, but stated that the internet is a facilitator for maintaining the Zico’s legacy.
“Thank your grandparents and parents, because they help the kids. But today it’s easy, you can’t lie to the kids, because there’s everything on social media.”
— No matter how much their father or grandfather talks, they (children) will research. It may not be all that, but he (speaking of himself) did a good thing, he did.
Zico was also asked about Flamengo’s current phase, which is experiencing a turbulent week after defeats to Bolívar and Botafogo and a performance contested by a large part of the fans in the victory over Amazonas. He preferred not to comment on the matter and placed the club above any crisis or controversy.
— I’m a fan. I always want to see Flamengo winning, conquering, bringing joy to the fans. For me, that’s what matters — he concluded.
Flamengo beats Fluminense in Zico’s last official game, in Juiz de Fora
Zico arrived at CFZ Juiz de Fora, which turns 26 in May, at around 8:30 am this Friday. He took photos with the children, who participated in a Football Clinic.
The Flamengo idol has a close relationship with the city of Minas Gerais, where he said goodbye wearing the Rubro-Negro shirt in official games in the 5-0 defeat against Fluminense (watch the video above)at the Estádio Municipal Radialista Mário Helênio, on December 2, 1989.
In addition to the visit to CFZ, Zico gave a talk at a private event at a hotel in the city on Thursday. The player returned to Rio de Janeiro late this Friday morning. He has professional commitments scheduled for the afternoon. On Saturday, he has a trip scheduled to Japan.
