“This group deserves not to be forgotten any time soon”

The steering wheel Jorginho praised the performance of the Flamengo team, despite the defeat in the final Intercontinental Cupthis Wednesday, in Al-Rayyan, Qatar. The title was decided in favor of Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time and extra time.

“Mistakes happen. I’ve already missed a penalty, but it’s a feeling of pride. The team gave everything, left everything on the pitch. There is a bitter taste of having come so close to a much-desired victory. This group deserves not to be forgotten so soon,” declared the Flamengo striker, converting a penalty in the second half.

Jorginho, replaced during the final phase, did not rule out the possibility that the players of both teams felt tired after the very intense confrontation of 120 minutes. “It could have been. During penalties you have to be lucid, but these are not things that happen and no one has anything to say.”

Originally from Santa Catarina, 33 years old, Jorginho arrived at Flamengo this year from Arsenal, England. He had a great career in Europe and played for the Italian national team.