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'Who is Freitas Camilo? Even Google doesn't recognize him! Ask Orlando Pirates about Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro, they know him very well, but Costa was selling scones in Brazil that's why he's unknown' - Fans

Mamelodi Sundowns player Lucas Ribeiro Costa has already netted 16 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions for Miguel Cardoso's star-studded team so far in the 2024/25 season.

However, a former Orlando Pirates player, Freitas Camilo, has asserted that Lucas Ribeiro Costa is not even recognized in Brazil despite his achievements in the local Premier Soccer League.

These Brazilian comments ignited discussions on social media, with Masandawana fans feeling that Camilo is being disrespectful to Ribeiro, while supporters from other clubs are endorsing his claim.

Here, GOAL presents some of the most notable opinions shared by fans regarding Camilo's remarks on Ribeiro.

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  •  Mamelodi Sundowns fans

    Who is Freitas Camil?

    Who is Freitas Camil? Even Google doesn't recognize or know that person, but he is here talking negatively about Ribeiro Costa - Muthobisi 

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  • Orlando Pirates FansBackpage

    These ones know him better...

    Let Camilo come ask Orlando Pirates about him, they will tell him about Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Rebeiro. They know him very well, Tapelo Xoki can even write a book about him - Lindokuhle Mahlangu

  • Lucas Ribeiro and Rushwin Dortley, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    They will watch him soon!

    They will know about him now, he will be on their TV screens against Brazilian team  Fluminense - OJ Modikwe

  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    Who cares, who cares?

    Who cares about what Pirates fans think? He says that because he loves Pirates he disrespects the biggest team in Africa - Stenwest Properties

  • Lucas Ribeiro, Mamelodi Sundowns Backpage

    This is the reason...

    Ribeiro was selling scones and samoosas at the beach with a scooter in Brazil. Then he comes here and becomes the hottest player ever, that is why they don't know him - Strait Talker 

  • Lucas Ribeiro and Relebohile Mofokeng, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando PiratesBackpage

    But he is tormenting some in SA!

    Whether he knows him or he doesn't know him it doesn't matter, what matters is that here in South Africa we know him, he is doing the most and he is the best. He is giving your former team sleepless nights and he scored a brace against them last month - Masilu Daven 

  • Arthur Sales, Lucas Ribeiro and Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns

    Do you understand?

    You don't have to be well-known to be the best - Felix Skosana 

  • Lucas Ribeiro, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    Sundowns developed him

    He is from Brazil but was developed by Sundowns. Doesn't matter if you know him or not but he is giving others sleepless nights - Joseph Makaringe 

  • Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Camilo played for which Pirates?

    Which Orlando Pirates? Sea Robbers or the one from Namibia? Because, no, this name is not known here- Bathandwa Ndamane 

  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    A football nation...

    Because in Brazil he was playing in a small league like PSL or NFD that's why they don't know him by big teams in Brazil, that country has a lot of stars - Awelani Mudau