Flamengo auction raises R$1.7 million for Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique busts
Other lots brought in about R$500,000, according to ge.
The busts of Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique were still being made when 21 Flamengo supporters secured a place in the tribute: their names will appear on the pieces. According to ge, bids for the names raised R$1.7 million at the club’s first Lance Histórico charity auction, held at the Maracanã.
The highest bid was R$400,000 and secured a name on both busts. Their unveiling was planned for November 15 at Gávea.
Other lots, including dinner with Zico and signed shirts, raised about R$500,000, bringing the total to roughly R$2.2 million, ge reported. Part of the proceeds is intended to support former athletes facing hardship, community projects and small pitches for youth teams.
Bidder Arthur Capella told ge that he had initially planned to offer much less than his final bid and valued sharing the tribute with his family. The amounts and intended uses are attributed to the report; it does not establish that funds have already been disbursed.
