Athletico and when a “small thing” becomes big

Once, the painter Vicent Van Gogh sent his brother Téo a gift that he treated as a “small thing”: a painting that he gave the identity of “The Sunflowers”. Attached, a letter justifying such a humble gift: “Great things are not done on impulse, but by joining together a series of small things”. Van Gogh’s “little thing” has become one of the beautiful works of humanity. It’s a good lesson that by valuing the little things we make the spirit of greatness healthy.

In Baixada, with 40 thousand fans, a draw with Maringá. And then, the Athletico will be two-time champion of Paraná. More important than winning the bi, will be winning the state championship in the year of its centenary.

It will not be easy. O Maringá He is not a finalist by chance. Well organized, with good players, they won the semifinal against Coritiba. And they only lost in Maringá because Furacão created the exception of the game which was the goal from a free kick, from the historic Pablo.

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It will not be easy. Athletico continues to be hit by Cuca. Although it is far from the point because Cuca is still in the patch-up phase, he has already acquired the condition to impose himself to participate in a decisive episode.

In Baixada, Athletico will continue writing history.

As the history of the centenary year is being written by the hearts of the people, nothing is small, everything has greatness. And this page cannot be blank.