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Mauro’s reflections extend to the broader cultural shifts within football fandom. He notes a trend where fans idolize players irrespective of their behavior off the pitch. This idolization can lead to disillusionment when those players fail to meet expectations or demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct. Gabigol’s recent actions—including gestures towards rival coaches and expressing affection for adversarial fans—have heightened this disillusionment among Flamengo supporters.