The gesture of the former rojiblanco Diego Ribas that dazzles in networks

The former Atlético de Madrid player celebrated his last title with Flamengo with the Maracaná cleaning employees

Flamengo’s Diego Ribas celebrates after winning the Brazil Cup against Corinthians at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro

ANTONIO LACERDA / EFE

Updated 10/21/2022 09:38 CEST

Diego Ribas, former player of Atlético de Madrid in two different stages, starred in Brazil in one of the gestures of humility that have drawn attention in the world of football. The player won the Brazilian Cup with Flamengo after beating Corinthians on penalties.

Well, after celebrating with his team, he took the trophy and left towards the cleaning staff who were preparing to clean the stadium after the celebration of the players and fans. At that time, he decided to group all the employees to take a photo with them.

Let us remember that Diego Ribas was at Atlético de Madrid in the 2011-12 season, in which a Europa League was achieved. He started with Gregorio Manzano and then was at the arrival of Cholo Simeone. Later he would return on loan again in the winter market of the 2013-14 campaign in which he was League champion. In total he played 62 games, scored eight goals and gave 10 assists.