Jorginho recalls Club World Cup win over Palmeiras and taunts his rival

Flamengo midfielder Jorginho has revived the memory of the 2022 Club World Cup final, won by Chelsea against Palmeiras. According to UOL Esporte, he spoke of that title with an "extra taste," while the ge website (Globo) reports that he joked about his rival not having a Club World Cup on their honours list.

A title with a special taste

According to Gazeta Esportiva, Jorginho explained that this achievement had a special flavour, because he had been let go from Palmeiras' youth categories. The player opened up during the show The Noite, where he also took part in other exchanges. Terra quotes his words: "They closed the doors on me a long time ago," highlighting the feeling of revenge linked to this success.

A friendly dig at the rival

The Flamengo player did not hesitate to tease Palmeiras. According to ge, he asked, jokingly, whether his rival had a world title, before adding: "As far as I know, no." This statement, picked up by several media outlets, illustrates the light-hearted atmosphere around this memory, which remains a topic of discussion among supporters.

A context that is still present

These comments come as Jorginho now plays for Flamengo. The 2022 title, won with Chelsea, continues to leave its mark, particularly in Brazil, where the rivalry between clubs remains fierce. The midfielder's statements were widely commented on, as shown by the various articles published that day.