The Cruz de Malta will come up against their rivals Fluminense in the final of the Taça Guanabara on Sunday, where the winner will guarantee their place in the Carioca state championship final.
”I, who came from a small team, regard the state championship as the World Cup, Dedé told Globoesporte.
”I really appreciate the competition and I really want to win it.
”I played for a small team where it was much more difficult to reach the final and it was what everyone dreamed of.
”If we win it will mean a great deal to me.”
