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Fan engagement molds a player's legacy in powerful ways. While Rafael Veiga continues to excel statistically and has the potential to accumulate further accolades, surpassing Dudu in terms of fan-endearment appears to be a daunting task. Several discussions within the Palmeiras community suggest that while Veiga might excel in career stats, Dudu's resonating narrative as the face of revival will likely maintain his place as a club icon.
Dudu's recent move to Cruzeiro—a club with a rivalrous history—has raised mixed feelings among fans. Though the rivalry may be less pronounced historically, current sentiments run afoul as tensions surrounding fan engagements escalate.