Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
3d ago

Zico’s Jogo das Estrelas Closes Year With 11–6 Showcase at Maracanã

The charity match gathered generations of standouts and introduced Brazil internationals Angelina and Luany as the event’s first women participants.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The 21st edition finished with the Red team beating the White team 11–6 in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.
  • Flamengo’s Pedro scored with a bicycle kick and Arrascaeta added a goal, with Jorginho and Léo Ortiz also featuring.
  • Zico found the net before 37,000 fans, underscoring the exhibition’s celebratory tone.
  • Angelina and Luany made event history as the first women to take part in the match.
  • The lineup mixed icons and current pros, including Romário, Adriano, Petkovic, Djalminha, and international guests Verón and Nuno Gomes, in support of the beneficent cause.