Stage of the confrontation with the Chileans, Maracanã recorded the identification that the left-back has with their roots in an emblematic moment for the national team, in winning the gold at the Rio-2016 Olympics
After years of absence, he was again called to defend the Brazilian team, now under the coach’s command. A native of João Pessoa, in Paraíba, the left-back took the opportunity to extol his northeastern roots and the strength of the region in the scene of Brazilian football. Stage of the confrontation with the Chileans, Maracanã recorded the identification that the left-back has with his roots in an emblematic moment for the national team. In winning the gold at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, he gave his message at the medal delivery ceremony.
“I could have the opportunity to raise the flag really in conquering the Olympics. At the time of everyone taking the big photo I was able to extend the flag of Paraíba. It was there that I was truly recognized as a northeastern and my João Pessoa was recognized before the whole world,” the player said in an interview with the CBF website. Douglas Santos sees the Northeast well represented in current football. “Not only me, but as other players, like Matheus Cunha (also born in João Pessoa), who unfortunately has been injured, but is coming more often and is taking our flag.”
In this list organized by Ancelotti, northeastern football was also present in another way. Midfielder Jean Lucas, a freshman in calls, was remembered for his good performances with the Bahia shirt. Led by coach Rogério Ceni, Salvador’s team has been playing a good role in the Brazilian Championship and occupies fourth place in the classification, behind only the Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Palmeiras leader, teams from the Southeast region.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
