Player with multiple games in the history of football, the goalkeeper recalls his career and shows gratitude to the flu, which has embraced him at the most difficult moment
Fábio lived a special moment this Tuesday 19/8, in Maracanã. After all, in the 2-0 victory over Cali’s America, which was worth going to the quarterfinals of South America, the goalkeeper reached 1,391 games. So, he became the player with the most games in the history of football. Upon arrival at the brand, he passed another goalkeeper, the Englishman Peter Shilton who played between the 60s and 90s. Owner of 125 games for the national team and which have highlighted Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Southampton, among other teams.
Before the game, Fluminense celebrated the brand on their social networks. Fábio joined the game with his daughter Valentina, being rejoiced by almost 35,000 fans in Maracanã. He started on a shirt with a patch that alludes to the brand. After the game, in which Fabio had little work, the goalkeeper was received on the field by family members, obtained applause from his companions and received a commemorative sign. So, in the mixed zone, the 44 -year -old goalkeeper and still acting at a very high level, commented on the historic company:
“From the first game, I won every day to reach this record are 1,391 as a professional. God’s plans are perfect, regardless of what happened in this process – difficult times, defeats, joys and injuries. It was all a trial to get something so big.”
Fábio, idol of two giants from Brazil
Unlike Shilton, Fabio, who has a centenary of games for the English team, has never defended the Brazilian team in an official game. But it is a historical idol of two teams: Cruzeiriro, which the goalkeeper has defended for 15 years and is the player with the largest number of games (976); and Fluminense, where he already reaches 235 games and count.
“Grateful. Two teams that are part of the story and gave me the opportunity to live dreams. Cruzeiro lived most of the games together with my wife and children, in happy and sad times.”
But Fábio stressed that when he left Cruzeiro – crying (he was an appetizer, but Saf of Ronaldo wanted to reduce his salary and did not accept) – he gained the opportunity to follow a high -level team: Fluminense.
“Fluminense embraced me, gave me the opportunity to continue playing in a great team. Total gratitude to Cruzeiro, who has always treated me with love. And I am always ready to help this team at every game. But regardless of everything, I will do my best for Fluminense. So, deserved every day the opportunity to be remembered by the coach.”
The commemorative shirt gets a special place
The goalkeeper played the game with a special shirt, which had a patch (emblem) alluding to the brand. But he warned: this is his and the cloak will be in a special place in his room and in his trophies room.
“Today’s shirt is stored. I have a special place for her. It is my story. Gurado some shirts. These are shirts that bring a great dedication and love. So they will find themselves in a special place.”
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