São Paulo’s Gritty Comeback Over Flamengo Sets A Different Tone For Crespo’s Return

2026-01-29 - 12:30

Key Points São Paulo opened the 2026 league with a 2–1 comeback that rewarded effort over elegance. Danielzinho’s first goal for the club, after arriving from Mirassol, decided the opener at MorumBIS. Flamengo left angry at the refereeing, with a late penalty appeal denied and Jorginho sent off after protests. Hernán Crespo’s message was blunt