Cruzeiro ended as the second-best team in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr., with Corinthians taking the win in the final game. Ronaldo Fenômeno, leading SAF Celeste, publicly expressed his pride in the players’ performance at the Neo Química Arena through social media.
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He highlighted an important perspective, saying, “The success of work at the base is not measured by winning titles. The biggest victory is the training not only of athletes, but also of men!” He praised the team for wearing the club’s colors with honor and dignity.
O sucesso do trabalho na base não é medido pela conquista de títulos. A maior vitória é a formação não só de atletas, mas também de homens! Tenho muito orgulho dos nossos jogadores que mostraram em campo que estão preparados para o mundo e para o futebol. São uma equipe formada… pic.twitter.com/9Fk6cdOmaT
— Ronaldo Nazário (@Ronaldo) January 25, 2024
The crucial moment of the match came when Kayke from Corinthians scored the winning goal in the later part of the second half. Cruzeiro was at a disadvantage without Fernando, their leading goal scorer and assist provider in the tournament, who had contributed four goals and four assists. The team was chasing the dream of their second championship title, a feat they last achieved 17 years ago.
TÁ MALUCO, QUE GOLAÇO!!!!!!!!!!!!#SCCPxCRU (1-0)#FilhosDoTerrão#CorinthiansNaBase#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/D64010um5J
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) January 25, 2024
Despite the setback, Cruzeiro’s strategy includes bringing some of their talented young players from the Copinha squad into their regular season lineup and practice sessions. In line with Ronaldo’s management vision, there’s an emphasis on developing young talent and the strategic sale of promising players at what he terms a “fair price.”
