Flamengo idols Gabigol and Adriano Imperador exchanged compliments on social media
From idol to idol! Adriano Imperador and Gabigol exchanged messages this Monday (04) via social media. After the Brazilian hexa’s top scorer published a video on Instagram praising the number 99, Gabriel commented on the post and thanked ‘Didico’.
“Thank you, our Emperor. Eternal idol”, wrote Gabigol, in the comments on Adriano’s page. On Monday night (04), the striker who won the Brazilian title in 2009 said that he “loves” Gabriel and did not hide his happiness at the number 99’s two goals in the Copa do Brasil final against Atlético-MG.
— I’m very proud of you, you’re overcoming so many things you’ve been through. I’ve been there too, I know what it’s like. Be strong, man, you are an ace. You are a Flamengo idol. Personally, I adore you. Have strength, this final, if Heavenly Father blesses you, you will do much more — said the Emperor.
GOOD MEMORIES OF BOTH AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG
Adriano and Gabigol have good memories against Atlético-MG. In one of the most emblematic games of the 2009 hexa campaign, in the 34th round, Imperador scored the winning goal 3-1, at Mineirão, in a duel that sent Flamengo on its way to the title.
In another 3-1 over Atlético-MG, now at Maracanã, Gabigol shone with two goals in the Copa do Brasil final. In this way, the Item-Black You can even lose by one difference to keep the cup at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. Therefore, the confrontation takes place next Sunday (10), at 4pm (Brasília time).
BEFORE THE FINAL…
Therefore, due to the final of the Copa do Brasil, there is a possibility that Gabigol will be spared by Filipe Luís this Wednesday (06), when Flamengo faces Cruzeiro, in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, the clash at Arena Independência takes place at 9pm (Brasília time).
