Galvão Bueno, about to narrate the last World Cup of his career, received a tribute from Luciano Huck this afternoon (6), 14 days before the start of the competition and could not contain his emotions in TV Globo’s “Domingão com Huck”. between the main football teams to be played in Qatar from November 20th to December 18th.
The program, on the eve of the World Cup, prepared a special framework for going back in time and remembering important moments in the narrator’s career. Tino Marcos, reporter of historical moments at the channel, and Arnaldo Cezar Coelho, referee commentator and eternal partner of Galvão in the broadcasts, presented materials focused on the career of the Brazilian television icon, from his first appearance to stories they told together several Sports. .
Athletes such as Taffarel (soccer), Hortência (basketball), Claudinei (athletics), Serginho (volleyball), Fabi (volleyball), Cesar Cielo (swimming), Rebeca Andrade (artistic gymnastics) recorded testimonies for Galvão.
Very moved and with tears in his eyes, Galvão commented on what he will feel when he finishes his work as a narrator and projected the future, but without giving any indication of what he will do he has advanced negotiations with Globo to renew (see below).
“I’ll turn a page, I won’t close the book. I have a few things to do at Globo over the next two years. December 18th will be my last TV count, I hope Brazil will be there I’ll be there arguing about the hexa. “I have no idea what I’m going to say. I don’t know what will happen after today. After today I’m in the cup. After the cup it’s over. A story of almost 50 years, I will miss every moment of it,” said Galvao.
Message from Pele and Zagallo
In the last part of the tribute, Galvão Bueno was surprised by a message from Pelé, who recorded a video for the narrator.
“You can’t believe it, Galvão is a person I wouldn’t forget at a time like this. Of course not. Galvão, you’re still alive in my heart and you’ll never leave. I couldn’t help but send you a hug now, wish you health and may God protect you and your family. Keep saying that you love me. A big hug,” Pele said to his friend.
Later, Zagallo also sent a message to Galvão:
“Thank you for your affection. A hug from your friend today and forever,” he said.
Galvão receives a message from Pelé in honor of Domingão do Huck
Image: Reproduction/TV Globo
Emotion with Senna and “Family Moment”
After reminiscing about Galvão’s journey, one moment that brought Galvão even more tears was remembering his moments with Ayrton Senna, the threetime Formula 1 champion who died in 1994. He was considered the “younger brother” of the narrator who starred in many moments of pilot victories tales.
“I miss him a lot. Not the character, ‘Ayrton Senna from Brazil’, but his friend, his brother. If I told you that I chat with him sometimes, would you believe it? He doesn’t answer, but I talk. ” . I’m sure its light shines brightly in another dimension.”
After the stories and historical characters in which Galvão played the leading role, the tribute to Carlos Eduardo, his baptismal name, became more personal and familiar. Testimonies and family visits to the studio concluded the tribute to Domingão do Huck.
Galvão Bueno was moved by the honor that Luciano Huck received
Image: Reproduction/TV Globo
The future of Galvao Bueno
Although Galvão has said several times that he won’t be continuing the storyline after the Qatar Cup, he is in the process of renewing his contract with TV Globo. The idea is to explore digital content, but on time and without obligation in the everyday life of the sports calendar.
The 72yearold legendary storyteller, who will complete 50 years of television in 2024, must also delve into social media and reinvent himself in the production of content across platforms.
A program named after Galvão Buenos catchphrase “Bem, Amigos” is no longer broadcast after Galvão’s departure from the narrative. The final episode of the attraction will air on Monday next week (14), right after the end of the Brazilian championship and will be broadcast for the first time on both SporTV and TV Globo. The narrator must win a documentary on Globoplay.
Check out some highlights from the program: