Danilo opens up about family rivalry and reveals how his Fluminense-supporting son reacted to his move to Flamengo.
During a relaxed moment on the GNT program ‘Papo de Segunda,’ defender Danilo shared an unusual personal anecdote.
A Flamengo idol and a key figure in the club’s fourth Libertadores title, the defender revealed that despite living in a predominantly Flamengo household, one of his two sons maintains a strong Fluminense allegiance at home.
An Unforgettable Reaction
His heir’s passion for Fluminense is so deep that the announcement of his father’s transfer to Flamengo caused a significant emotional impact on the youngster.
According to Danilo, the news that he would wear the Sacred Jersey was not well received by his son.
When I told him I was coming to Flamengo, he stopped talking to me. That night, he cried a lot, locked himself in the bathroom, and cried himself to sleep.
the athlete recounted.
Victorious Stint at the Rubro-Negro
Currently, the player is experiencing the peak of his career at Flamengo. The defender was the standout player in the 2025 Libertadores title victory, scoring the decisive goal in the final against Palmeiras.
Additionally, he participated in the Campeonato Carioca win, where the Flamengo team overcame Fluminense in the final, in a thrilling match decided by penalty kicks.
Season Ahead
With the Brazilian football calendar paused due to the FIFA international break, the Flamengo squad is using the period for adjustments under the coaching staff’s guidance.
The club, which remains focused on the top of the league table, will resume official activities on October 8th.
The next challenge for the leader of the Brazilian Serie A will be against Santos at Vila Belmiro. The expectation is that the team will maintain the winning momentum that has solidified it as one of the dominant forces in the country in recent years, under the watchful eye of the fans and, of course, his family.
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