Formed on the basis of Fluminense and currently in Botafogoright-back Rafael took to social media to provoke the Flamengo.
The former player of Manchester United questioned the fact that FIFA does not count old intercontinental tournaments as Club World Cup in their official records.
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In its posts, the highest football entity only counts the 2000 World Cup and those from 2005 to the present day. In one of their chants, Flamengo fans cite the 1981 World Cup title, won against Liverpool.
“And in Rio there is no other like it, only Flamengo is world champion”, says the lyrics.
“Reminding Flamengo fans to go to FIFA because these posts from the only club in Rio with a World Cup are not appearing there…thank you”, posted Rafael.
Will it be Man City or Fluminense who is crowned the next #ClubWC champion? 🔵🆚🔴⚪️🟢
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 22, 2023
2023-12-22 23:14:00
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