WATCH: Ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Filipe Luis in TEARS as Flamengo fans dedicate tifo in his farewell game
Flamengo went on to win the match 2-1.
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Filipe Luis left to tears during his farewell match after Flamengo fans dedicated a tifo. (Image via Be Soccer)
Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid full-back, Filipe Luis announced his retirement from football at the age of 38. Subsequently, Flamengo fans (his last club) honored his career with a massive tifo display, evoking deep emotions. This brought the Brazilian left-back to tears during his farewell match against Cuiaba.
Filipe Luis had a big impact at Atletico Madrid, playing 330 times in two separate four-year stints. He was crucial in their 2012 UEFA Europa League win and their journey to the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals. His effective style and hard work made him valuable to Diego Simeone. In 2019, he left for Brazilian side Flamengo.
After an incredible 20-year career, the Brazilian defender retired from football and got a heartfelt tribute at Maracana Stadium. Before Flamengo’s victory over Cuiaba, he said goodbye to fans in a touching ceremony. Fans even displayed a huge tifo with Filipe holding the ‘Copa Libertadores’ trophy from 2022, bringing tears to his eyes. The moment was emotional for both the player and the supporters.
The former Brazil international who made 683 professional appearances, will be remembered by fans as one of the ‘standout left-backs of the 21st century’. Fellow teammate, Gabriel Barbosa was also seen getting emotional after the match.
Filipe Luis played his last professional football match against Cuiaba
Filipe Luis was seen in action for a final time at the Maracana stadium in Flamengo’s 2-1 win against Cuiaba in the Brazilian Serie A. The legendary player had previously announced his retirement in a video, that was shared by Flamengo on their social media handles. The 38-year-old left-back decided after playing through several injuries this year.
The former Atletico Madrid player successfully won 10 trophies during his time at the Brazilian outfit, which includes the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa Libertadores titles. Luis had previously expressed his desire to play until the age of 45.
Filipe’s unmatched presence and exceptional role on the left flank of the pitch elevated him to the status of a Brazilian Serie A ‘great’. Therefore, his departure will certainly leave Flamengo fans and teammates disheartened, as he was such a pivotal player for the club.
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