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Emerson Royal caught attention in Flamengo's goal celebrations against Mirassol

Right-back Emerson Royal started as a first-team player in the Flamengo match against Mirassol last Saturday (09). After Flamengo's victory, the player commented on his first days at the club and explained the reason for his “flying kick” celebration during Flamengo's goals at Maracanã.

— My first days at Flamengo helped me a lot in this adaptation. It's a phenomenal group, with incredible people. This celebration I do is from the time I played at Tottenham (ENG). Every goal my team scores, I come with this “flying kick”. It's a way to show affection to my teammates. I am a team player and this is one of the ways I like to celebrate -, stressed Emerson Royal.

WHAT WAS EMERSON ROYAL'S REACTION TO FLAMENGO'S GOALS?

Emerson Royal drew attention during the goal celebrations of Léo Pereira and Plata. This is because, while his teammates were hugging, the right-back simulated a 'flying kick' at the players, however, the contact did not happen as the player pulled his legs back.

HOW MANY GAMES HAS EMERSON ROYAL PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO?

So far, the right-back has played in three matches for Flamengo. His debut was against Atlético-MG, when Emerson came on during the match, for the Brazil Cup. Finally, the player also played against Ceará and Mirassol, in the Brasileirão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

With Emerson Royal available, Flamengo returns to the field to face Internacional, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. In summary, the ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã. Thus, the Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the duel with 'in loco' coverage from Leo José and Simon Lédo, on YouTube. Finally, Rede Globo (open channel), ESPN (cable) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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