Futebol das Estrelas Shines at Praia Campista During Esporte Verão Macaé 2026

The Futebol das Estrelas event, held on January 31, 2026, at Praia Campista in Macaé, was a spectacular highlight of the Esporte Verão Macaé 2026 program. This football showcase brought together legendary Brazilian players from the 1980s and 1990s, such as Túlio Maravilha, Valber, Wilson Gottardo, and Carlos Germano, united with a veteran Macaé team comprising local professionals with careers both in Brazil and abroad. The beachside venue was alive with emotion, talent, and nostalgia as stars demonstrated their skillful dribbles, precise passes, and charisma, captivating fans across generations. \n\nA key feature of the event was its strong focus on inclusivity. Wellington Tavares, representing the Macaé Deaf Football Association, participated with the local team and received warm applause from the crowd. Municipal Sports Secretary César Maillet highlighted the event's commitment to sports as a powerful tool for social transformation and inclusion. Players engaged enthusiastically with the audience—particularly children and teenagers—sharing experiences and encouraging young people to embrace sports and education. Goalkeeper Carlos Germano expressed pride in supporting such initiatives and emphasized promoting quality of life through sport, while Túlio Maravilha and Wilson Gottardo underscored the importance of dedicating effort to both athletic practice and studies. \n\nSeventeen-year-old fan João Gonçalves described the moment of meeting his football idols as thrilling. The event's success adds momentum to Esporte Verão Macaé 2026, which will continue with further sports and leisure activities on February 7 and 8 at Praia Campista, maintaining community engagement and the celebration of athletics in Macaé.