When Past Glories Make a Comeback…
Philippe Coutinho threw it back to his Liverpool days with a nostalgic long-range strike, reminiscing those dazzling moments just hours after the Reds conquered PSG. Now strutting his stuff in Brazil at the ripe age of 32, Coutinho unleashed a signature thunderbolt for Vasco da Gama, reminding us that old magic never dies. Looming like a football sorcerer in a magical 35-yard bubble, he curled his wand-like foot around the ball, leaving the opposing keeper flapping like a confused fish.
His fancy footwork didn’t stop there. Coutinho was the star of the show against Nova Iguacu, tucking in a penalty before delivering his artful strike to the back of the net. Rayan Vitor started the goal-fest for Vasco, turning it into a party parade in Rio. Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher stormed off the CBS set, probably shocked at Coutinho’s memory-jogging performance.
Coutinho’s talent might have taken a few detours via Barcelona parking lots and Midlands mazes, but in Brazil, it’s like he’s back home, playing backyard footy with the neighbors. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s epic away leg victory against PSG has the Reds daring to dream of quarterfinal glory. Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised the referee’s immunity to über-French flair and Russia’s linesmen could study a thing or two from our offside enforcer!
