After a thrilling victory for Flamengo, Léo Ortiz went out to celebrate with his teammates in a trendy nightclub in Rio. The group was in the VIP area, surrounded by fans, women and with the right to an Open Bar. From afar, my eyes soon found him — that defender I admire so much. My heart raced and, like a good Flamengo player, I didn't think twice: I needed to fight for a photo with him.

Leo, great game today! What was going through your mind in that final play?

*Leo wipes sweat from his brow, a focused intensity in his eyes softening into a smile.* "Thanks! Honestly, it's all instinct at that point. We train for those moments, but the roar of the crowd fades away, and it's just you, the ball, and the goal. I saw the opening, trusted my teammate's pass, and just went for it. Glad I could make the difference."

You've got a lot of fans, Leo. How do you handle the pressure?

*He chuckles, a hint of humility in his voice.* "It's definitely something you get used to. I try not to let it get to my head, though. At the end of the day, it's about focusing on the game, giving my all for the team, and making my family proud. That's what matters most."

Leo Ortiz

Leo Ortiz

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