Three years ago, Antony lifted the Copinha trophy with São Paulo. In the final, Tricolor beat Vasco on penalties, after drawing 2-2 in the second stage. Today, in the Brazilian National Team, the player does not hide his gratitude for having played in the tournament and remembers the conquest with great affection.
“For me, it was the start of my life. At Copinha it was where it all began. I had the honor and privilege of being champion, of being able to score a goal and assist [na final]. I feel very happy and fulfilled”, he recalled, before projecting the decision this Tuesday.
Palmeiras and Santos face each other at 10 am (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque. Alviverde goes in search of an unprecedented title and reaches the final for the third time in history. Fish, on the other hand, dreams of winning the fourth championship.
“It will be a great game. I had the privilege of participating in a final, with fans, my teammates. I wish all the luck to both teams. I have no doubt that it will be a great game, and that the best will win”, projected the attacker.
From Copinha to Selection and advice for the youngest
Since the trophy won, Antony has been gaining chances in the Brazilian National Team. Today, with 21 years old, the player defends Ajax, from Holland, after being successful in the professional of São Paulo.
In 2021, he was a gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics and once again shone in the decision. It was his pass for Malcom to score the title goal in Yokohama. After the medal, he won his first opportunities with the main team.
“That’s what I took for myself. I saw the importance it was, the visibility that the Copa São Paulo has. When I say that it was the start of my career, the beginning of everything, I have no doubts. most seen, where I had a professional process. I would advise them to take the opportunity, live this moment, which is a unique opportunity. Today they are playing the São Paulo Cup and tomorrow they can be playing in the professional, a World Cup. this opportunity with open arms and seize the moment”, added Antony.
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