The end of Pevidém-Benfica was marked by Pedrinho‘s tears.
In the RTP 3 flash interview, the 33-year-old midfielder, born in the town of Guimarães, couldn’t contain his tears when talking about his dream come true.
«I just wanted to thank everyone, because everyone knows how much I love this club, how much it means to me. I had a career that many call a failure, I could have gone to other heights, but I was happy, I’m happy. And no one can take that away from me. This game was the icing on the cake, I can now retire happily”, said the player after his home club’s defeat to Benfica (0-2), in the 3rd round of the Portuguese Cup.
«I managed to sleep very well, but during the day I remembered a lot of people who deserved to be here. From João André, our captain, to Vítor Hugo, to Emanuel… all of them who made this club from a district to a national club», said Pedrinho about the emotion this Saturday, at the end of the game in Moreira de Cónegos.
«I could be here for countless hours thanking everyone who made this moment come true. There are many. To all of them a big hug and thank you very much. I can now finish my career, I’m the happiest man in the world. I only regret that Di María hadn’t come, I would really like to have made my dream come true. But he might send me a Messi shirt. I’ll leave the address later, it might end up in the mailbox”, concluded the Pevidém star with humor.
The Tears of Pedrinho: A Midfielder’s Dream Fulfilled
In a world where footballers often emote like damp cardboard cutouts, Pedrinho has just shown us that emotion isn’t just for sappy rom-coms. In what could be dubbed a Shakespearean ending to a melodramatic play, this 33-year-old midfield maestro couldn’t contain the floodgates as he reflected on an unforgettable journey after the Pevidém-Benfica encounter.
The Magic of Reality
Let’s face it, Pedrinho is the very embodiment of the phrase “heart over height.” Born in Guimarães, he took to the pitch at the reverend age of 33—a knight in what some might call, a rather rusted armor. As he wiped away the tears with the grace of a ballet dancer dodging an ostrich, he declared to RTP 3 that this dream fulfilled brought him happiness and closure, unlike the couple of times I tried to close an IKEA box without the instructions.
“I just wanted to thank everyone,” he said, as though listing out all his Tinder matches. “Everyone knows how much I love this club and what it means to me.” A poetic sentiment, but let’s be real: if your Tinder date doesn’t know how much you love your football club by the end of the evening, are you even trying?
A Career of ‘Failures’ and Triumphs
Pedrinho reflected on his career that many might label a ‘failure’—as they do with most things that don’t result in a trophy cabinet bursting at the seams. But instead of wallowing in self-pity like I do every time I try on skinny jeans, he embraced his journey: “I had a career that many call a failure, but I was happy, I’m happy. And no one can take that away from me.” That’s right, folks! Happiness in football doesn’t always come in shiny trophies or endless viral highlight reels; sometimes it’s the joy of simply having enjoyed the ride. Think of Pedrinho as that guy who takes a selfie at every awkward family reunion, completely comfortable in his own skin (or lack thereof).
So Long, And Thanks for All the Fish
Wrapping up his emotional tirade, the man who just played against Benfica finished with a theatrical flair: “I could be here for countless hours thanking everyone who made this moment come true.” He might as well have pulled out a scroll and started reading like a host at the Academy Awards. From João André to Emanuel, he waxed lyrical about those who helped build Pevidém into a national club. What a moment! Here’s hoping he didn’t forget to thank the groundskeeper for those lovely pitch lines—those don’t paint themselves you know!
In a cheeky twist, he let slip a cheeky regret: “I only regret that Di María hadn’t come… But he might send me a Messi shirt.” Quite the wish! It’s like asking your parents for a puppy and then settling for a cat. But that’s football for you—a lovely blend of tragedy and comedy that leaves you laughing and crying all at once.
