Luiz Henrique was chosen as the star of the Copa Libertadores. Scorer of Botafogo’s first goal in the decision, the 3-1 victory over Atlético Mineiro, he celebrated the journey he had at the Rio club this year.
“It’s just gratitude, just gratitude. Many people trying to stop me… But I know that God is with me, my family is with me,” said the attacker.
He did not specifically refer to the matter, but he is being investigated on suspicion of manipulating yellow cards — when he was still playing for Betis, in Spain — for illicit gains in sports betting. The player denies involvement, but lives uneasily with the matter.
“Now, to tell the truth, it’s living the dream I’m living. I’m very happy because I was able to provide this victory for my mother, for my brother, who are here. They never had the opportunity to experience a Libertadores final, yet more with my performance, champion and best of the match”, he stated.
The Fluminense from Petrópolis recalled the moment he arrived at Botafogo, at the beginning of the year, full of doubts about the club. At the end of November, the black and white team is South American champion and leads the Brazilian Championship, with two rounds to go.
“I said in my first interview that Botafogo needs to be at the top, because it is a club that has been working hard, that has been putting in a lot of effort on a daily basis. We are here.”
