Rogério Ceni's statement about Renato Gaúcho's Fluminense

If anyone still doubted Fluminense 's international prowess, their recent run at the FIFA Club World Cup dispelled any doubts. Renato Gaúcho's team was the only non-European representative to reach the semifinals, defeating giants like Inter Milan and Al-Hilal.

Therefore, the club gained prominence not only for its performance, but also for the impact it had on Brazilian football.

And the recognition didn't just come from the fans. After Bahia's victory over Fortaleza, coach Rogério Ceni was full of praise for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras.

"One example is Fluminense, who raised a lot of money at the Club World Cup," he said.

Furthermore, he highlighted the role of midfielder Arias as a differentiator and emphasized the team's style of play, which he described as "beautiful to watch and competitive".

The example that inspires other teams

It's worth noting that Rogério Ceni's analysis goes beyond mere praise. According to him, Fluminense's performance in the FIFA tournament can serve as a model for clubs seeking to establish themselves in Brazil's elite.

"The Brazilians raised the credibility of our football at the World Cup and can be examples for Bahia's future," said the coach.

Thus, Ceni demonstrates that Fluminense's recent success is on the radar of professionals from other clubs, reinforcing the achievement's importance for Brazilian football as a whole. This is because, despite being eliminated by Chelsea, Fluminense left a positive image around the world.

Impacts and projections for the future of Flu

With this, the Rio de Janeiro team returns to Brazil with prestige and also with a reinforced coffers: participation in the international tournament yielded R$331 million in prize money.

In this way, the club begins its movement in the market with more investment power. The return to the field is scheduled for next Thursday (17), when it will face Cruzeiro at Maracanã.