Botafogo idol remembers controversy involving Atlético-MG in Libertadores final

One of the main names for Botafogo in 2024, Luiz Henrique had a remarkable year winning the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, as well as being awarded the title of King of America. Now, the striker has decided to clarify the controversy that resonated behind the scenes of Atlético-MG after the Libertadores final.

After the continental decision, reports circulated that Luiz Henrique had made an offensive statement against the Minas Gerais club, which allegedly caused the irritation of the Galo athletes.

The striker denies having directly offended the Minas Gerais club

Participating in the documentary “Das Cinzas ao Fogo”, an official production of Botafogo Films, Luiz Henrique publicly addressed the episode for the first time. According to him, there was a distortion of what was said on the ground, which ended up increasing the controversy.

The player said he never used offensive terms against Atlético-MG. According to his report, the comment referred to the behavior of the opposing team during the match, who he said chose to interrupt the rhythm of the game instead of seeking more direct argument.

Behind the scenes revealed in the official Botafogo production

The revelation was shown in the fourth episode of the documentary series, broadcast this Friday (19), and provided new details on the tense moments experienced throughout the Rio club’s victorious campaign. The production not only shows the titles won, but also the conflicts and challenges faced by the players throughout the season.