Flamengo eye Club World Cup, Saúl on Spain's 2026 hopes

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·30 de agosto de 2025

Flamengo eye Club World Cup, Saúl on Spain's 2026 hopes

Saúl Talks About Chance to Play in the World Cup

Saúl has already played World Cup qualifiers with the Spanish National Team. However, the midfielder has never had the opportunity to play the World Cup with the 'Fury'. After regaining his good form at Flamengo, the 30-year-old athlete carries the dream of representing his country in 2026. When asked about the possibility by the Coluna do Fla report, the player opened his heart.

"About the Cup, any player has the ambition to defend their country. I try to enjoy the moment, a new experience and I have to take advantage of the good and bad moments. I don't think about 2026, the Cup", said Saúl, during a press conference held this Friday (29), at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center.

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The midfielder has 19 games with the Spanish National Team and scored three goals. However, Saúl has not been called up since November 18, 2019, when he played 90 minutes in the 5-0 thrashing over Romania, for the Euro 2020 qualifiers. The last goal of the Flamengo player for the 'Fury' happened on October 12, 2019, in the 1-1 draw with Norway.

HOW IS SAÚL FEELING WITH THE FLAMENGO FANS?

Last Monday (25), Flamengo's 8-0 thrashing over Vitória, Saúl left in the second half. When the Spaniard left the field, the fans present at Maracanã loudly chanted the name of the number 8. Asked about the affection of the Nation, the midfielder said he is doing everything to return the support on the field.

— It's the least a foreigner has to try to do, adapt to the culture of the country, the club, the people. I'm understanding Portuguese better, I have a teacher. I'm doing everything to adapt things for my wife. She's pregnant, soon we'll have another Flamengo fan. And I need to adapt much faster —, commented Saúl.

— The affection I received from the fans on the streets and on the networks is very big. People are trying to help me and I am very grateful to everyone in Rio de Janeiro. There is a line that interferes with performance on the field. But if I play badly on Sunday, I don't know what to expect. This unity is important in good times and even more so in bad times —, added the Spaniard.

WILL SAÚL SCORE HIS FIRST GOAL FOR FLAMENGO?

In summary, with six games played for Flamengo, Saúl is looking for his first goal in Brazilian football in the seventh match. Thus, the player will have another chance this Sunday (31), against Grêmio, at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, the ball rolls from 4pm (Brasília time), with full coverage of the Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.