After breakfast, each team moved to the ZICO Center at 9 AM to attend the closing ceremony and watch the final match.
The final match between Fluminense and Vasco da Gama unfortunately took place in the rain.
These two teams were opponents that the Kashima team faced in the preliminary league and quarterfinals.
From the start, the match was intense, with Fluminense scoring an early goal and maintaining their lead until the end. They secured victory for the second consecutive year.
This match showcased team unity, individual techniques like stopping, kicking, and dribbling, and the very essence of football: "aiming for and defending the goal." It was fast-paced, with dizzying transitions between offense and defense, fierce battles for the ball, and intense exchanges.
After watching the match, certificates of participation were handed to the captains of each team by Mr. Tiago. Finally, a greeting was given to the players, and the tournament concluded.
After the tournament, each team went to Corcovado, enjoying the city scenery. The rain that had been falling when they arrived stopped, and they took a commemorative photo at the summit.
After that, they visited Hatano Shoten, a store they visit every year, bought many souvenirs, and returned to the hotel.
Upon returning to the hotel, they packed their bags for the return trip, and at 8 PM, after greeting the hotel staff to thank them for their help during their stay, they went to a churrascaria.
After dinner, they headed to Galeão Airport to begin their journey home.
After checking in, two players, representing the 54 members of the three teams, presented thank-you gifts and jerseys to local guides Koji and Edison, who had provided great support during their stay. Koji and Edison gave warm messages to the players before they parted ways.
They departed Galeão Airport at 2:55 AM and arrived in Dubai after a 14-hour flight. After a transit of about 1.5 hours, they headed to Narita Airport. After approximately 10 hours of flying, they arrived at Narita Airport around 5:30 PM. After completing the procedures, each team held a meeting and then dispersed. Many guardians of each team were at the exit to greet them.
