Atlético Star Hulk Overcome with Emotion After Unexpected Message from Fluminense Rival
Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Atlético Mineiro forward Hulk was visibly moved to tears prior to Wednesday’s Brazilian championship match against Fortaleza, revealing a heartfelt message received from a Fluminense player acknowledging his recent milestone of 500 career goals. The emotional moment occured as Atlético prepared to unveil a “3D mosaic” honoring Hulk, featuring his image centered among the emblems of teams he’s scored against, at Arena MRV.
Hulk reached the historic 500-goal mark in a 3-0 victory over Bahia on November 5th, solidifying his status as a prolific scorer throughout his career. the gesture from his rival underscores the respect he commands across the league,even amidst fierce competition. As joining Atlético in 2021, Hulk has become a pivotal figure for the club, appearing in 278 matches and netting 132 goals – currently ranking him as the 10th all-time leading scorer in Atlético’s history. He has featured in 53 games this season alone, adding 18 goals to his tally.
The mosaic unveiling is scheduled to take place before the 8:30 pm (Brasília time) kickoff against Fortaleza, marking a festivity of Hulk’s achievements and his significant contribution to Atlético Mineiro. The match represents a crucial fixture in the delayed 16th round of the Brazilian Championship.
