THE BALL – Captain’s armband at the farewell to Rúben Dias (Benfica)



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As soon as the Benfica eleven and the status of captain of Rúben Dias within the team were known, despite the presence of André Almeida or Pizzi among the starters, the conclusion was only one: we were just a short time from witnessing the farewell match the 23-year-old center-back, who will leave for Manchester City for Pep Guardiola in a deal that will bring Argentine international Nicolás Otamendi to Luz.

The bracelet denounced reality and before the opening whistle the center-back was seen embracing all his teammates, one by one, but not the match, because Rúben Dias was like him, serene and confident in the match, happy to celebrate the header goal at the head of Everton.

But he would again denounce the goodbye when he celebrated it, also, next to the team bench, with a hug to Rui Costa. After the match ended, he quickly hugged Vertonghen, greeted opponents and more colleagues. Pizzi patted him on the cheek and gave him a smile that dismantled that sergeant pose, which he was still trying to carry to the BTV quick interview area, still in the middle of the field, but unable to hide the emotion of knowing that he Goodbye to the eagles and the house where he graduated as a footballer and as a man.

The player’s girlfriend also shared an image holding hands and with the message: “Here we go.”

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