Zico, Flamengo’s biggest idol, socializes and congratulates Arrascaeta, who is making great strides to become number 2 in Fla’s idol hall
December 27
2025
– 8:54 p.m.
(updated at 8:54 p.m.)
In the interval of All-star game, Zico, the greatest player in Flamengo history, and Arrascaeta, who is making great strides to become number two, exchanged praise. In fact, Galinho was keen to emphasize that Arrascaeta is a team player, and he showed it from the first moment he wore the red-black jersey.
“Football has shown that, in any position, you just have to be ready to collaborate. Arrascaeta played on the left and left everyone in front of the goal. When he got to his position, he became the top scorer”, commented Zico, in an interview with “Sportv”. In this way, the veteran highlighted not only the technical quality of the player, but also his tactical intelligence.
Arrascaeta, for his part, did not hide his admiration for Galinho: “In football terms, meeting him on the pitch is the greatest satisfaction there is. Moreover, the greatest are the most humble. Few people have the heart that he has”, said the midfielder, highlighting the importance of Zico’s example on and off the pitch.
Flamengo 2026: what awaits us
Zico, in fact, also said that he believed that Flamengo’s success in 2025 had everything to be maintained next season. However, he wanted to remind that the road will not be easy, because Rubro-Negro continues to be the team to beat on the national and international scene. This year, remember, Flamengo won six very important titles: Campeonato Carioca, Supercopa do Brasil, Libertadores, Brasileirão, Derbi das Américas and Copa Challenger. The club thus consolidated a historic season. Additionally, Fla was world runner-up, losing the final to PSG only on penalties. This therefore further strengthens the competitiveness of the team.
“There are certainly many cuts to come. So, the Arrascaeta generation is a generation that makes history and, at the same time, continues an old work. In fact, they have understood well what it means to know Flamengo and, therefore, I am very happy for them, because they have brought joy to around 45 million fans. 2025 has been a magical year, which, in this way, could culminate in a great consecration. But there is more and, so, next year it will be “
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