Players tell their feelings after experiencing such an unforgettable competition as the Mundialito de Clubes
This Mundialito the Clubes has meant a lot for the Beach Soccer. It not only was a wonderful spectacle for supporters packing the Praia da Sol Stadium, and the millions and millions of Beach Soccer fans who followed it through the live broadcasting, but also for everyone involved in such a thrilling competition. Some of the main protagonists of this dream come true, the players, also wanted to highlight this Mundialito de Clubes as an experience they will never forget. These ones below are some of their thoughts…
Duda (Flamengo)
“We are really happy after feeling the Torcida’s affection. The communion between the fans and the athletes is magic, and it makes Beach Soccer even more beautiful. I just can thank God for being here…”
Amarelle (FC Barcelona)
“There were clubs with a great tradition on the sand. People felt that, and that undeniably brought an amazing atmosphere. At the same time, it meant a huge responsibility for us players, because we were representing so many years of history, so many people, so many feelings… Personally, representing FC Barcelona was a real honour”
Meier (AC Milan)
“It’s a dream to participate in such a competition, because everyone is looking at it. The atmosphere was amazing, and I loved to feel it when I was playing. It was like getting into a battle… This Mundialito de Clubes means a lot for the growth of Beach Soccer.”
Pasquali (AC Milan)
“It’s an experience we are going to remember for ever…”
Madjer (Sporting Portugal)
“The atmosphere is simply spectacular. Every player loves to play in such an environment, with such a devoted, noisy crowd. Beach Soccer deserved an event like this”.
Plata (Settle Sounders FC)
“It’s great to be here…We expected much about the atmosphere and it has definitely not let us down…”
Pampero (Vasco da Gama)
“I feel really happy. The Mundialito de Clubes is a really important competition, and the only thing I can say is that I am extremely thankful for being given the opportunity to take part in this dream”.
Alan (Sporting Portugal)
“I feel really joyful for being able to play this Mundialito de clubes. Every player loves to be here, to play in front of such a devoted crowd and against the best players in the world. It is a great prize for our effort. Taking part of such a tournament is experiencing the recognition to our work. “
Fabian (Corinthians)
“It’s been a lovely sensation to play under such an atmosphere. The crowd bringing colour and fun, the canticles… The stadium was beautiful.”
Matías (Flamengo)
“I had never experienced a crowd like this. The championship was amazing, and the best of it is that it is definitely going onwards!”
Maci (Lokomotiv Moscow)
“I could not believe this atmosphere when I first lived it… I am really proud to play along these excellent players facing such big clubs. It’s a dream for me, and I hope we can experience this competition more often in the future”.
Yuri Morales (Seattle Sounders FC)
“It is an honour to represent MLS and to play against such high-level players”
