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Loide Augusto returns to Vasco squad after 14-month absence

Golazo Newsroom · Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:01

Loide Augusto returns to Vasco squad after 14-month absence
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  • Loide Augusto has been named in the Vasco squad to face São Paulo.
  • The Angolan forward returns to action after a 14-month period.
  • He previously gained notoriety for a gesture made during a Copa do Brasil match.

Loide Augusto has been included in the Vasco squad for the upcoming match against São Paulo. This selection marks the Angolan forward's return to the team after a 14-month absence.

The player's previous stint with the club included a notable incident during a decisive Copa do Brasil match against Operário. After coming on as a substitute, he drew criticism from then-coach Fernando Diniz regarding his commitment. Following a long-range effort that forced a save, Loide made a hand-to-ear gesture that subsequently became a viral meme in Brazilian football. The exact meaning behind the gesture remains unknown to this day.

Data source: ge, Foto: Bernardo1989 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:01

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