'Just a small neighbourhood in London': Flamengo brutally troll Chelsea; beat them 3-1 at FIFA Club World Cup
Flamengo trolled Chelsea on social media before their game at the FIFA Club World Cup. (AP)
Flamengo secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in a Group D match in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, following which the Brazilian club's social media team took aim at the Premier League side with a series of taunting posts.
The match saw Chelsea take an early lead through Pedro Neto in the 13th minute before Flamengo mounted a second-half comeback, with Nicolas Jackson getting a red card and Wallace Yan sealing the win in the final minutes.
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Following the match, Flamengo's official X account posted "Easy win against London Blue!" - referencing Chelsea's name from the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series, where Japanese publisher Konami lacked Premier League licensing rights and used alternative names for clubs and players.
Flamengo referenced Chelsea as London Blue from a video game.
The Brazilian side continued their social media campaign with additional posts targeting Chelsea, stating that "Chelsea is just a small neighbourhood in London" and making weather-related remarks about the Philadelphia heat while referencing Chelsea's Cole Palmer.
Flamengo's social media posts caught attend ahead of FIFA Club World Cup game against Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the defeat and the red card incident involving Nicolas Jackson.
"It was a red card. So nothing to say. Congratulations to them, they deserved to win.
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We tried to do something different, also for next season, for the future, but congratulations to them. I think they deserved it," Maresca told DAZN.
Jackson, who received the red card on his 24th birthday just four minutes after entering as a substitute, issued an apology for his actions.
Flamengo's X account referencing Chelsea before they played at the FIFA Club World Cup.
"I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my team-mates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card... and honestly, I'm so angry at myself.
I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me.
Sorry. Sorry," Jackson stated.
The match turned in Flamengo's favour during the second half when they scored two quick goals to take the lead.
Wallace Yan's goal in the 83rd minute confirmed the victory for the Brazilian side.
The social media exchange prompted various responses from fans, with one commenting "World class cooking honestly," while another remarked "London Blue!!!!! LMAO." A third fan noted "Oi they're calling them by their PES identity," and another added "Redefined the overrated league in the world."
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