“I still don’t understand it,” Veiga says of Palmeiras’ idolatry

“I still don’t understand it,” Veiga says of Palmeiras’ idolatry


Shirt 23 scored two goals in the win against LDU


Summary

Raphael Veiga highlights his difficulty in assimilating the idolatry of Palmeiras, where he has accumulated 11 titles, 12 final goals and a remarkable trajectory since 2017; prepares for another Libertadores final against Flamengo.




Raphael Veiga never tires of collecting magical nights wearing the Palmeiras shirt. Considered by many to be a disposable player, the midfielder unnecessarily proved himself to be Verdão’s idol and scored two goals in the victory which ensured another Libertadores final for the team led by Abel Ferreira.

This idolatry, however, is still difficult for the number 23 to assimilate. At Allianz Parque since 2017 – with a season on loan at Atletico-PR -, the star has won 11 titles with Palmeiras, having scored 12 goals in the final. Yet, when it comes to the affection of the fans, modesty appears.

“Many people ask me this question, which represents what I experience at Palmeiras. But to tell the truth, I don’t know yet, because I haven’t understood everything yet. I think that everything I’ve experienced, I’ve experienced, I’ll only know when I stop, I don’t know. The most important thing right now is to enjoy it, because football passes very quickly. It seems like only yesterday I started playing at a professional level and today I’ve been at the club for almost 9, 10 years, I’m happy to be more and more part of the history of the club. Palmeiras,” he said. in conversation with journalists after the match.

Among the titles with the Alviverde shirt, Veiga boasts two Copa Libertadores. Even with experience, the pleasure of going back on a decision does not change. In the semi-final against LDU, he scored two goals in the historic 4-0 victory.

“We have already experienced this moment, we have reached other finals. This feeling is very nice. Being able to relive it is very nice,” he added.

This season, Veiga has scored seven goals and 10 assists in 45 games. Fighting to regain his starting place, the number 23 is preparing for the Libertadores final, scheduled for November 29th, against Flamengo.

Source: Terra

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