Goodbye! Sports journalist leaves Rede Globo after 15 years

After almost 15 years working at Grupo Globo, sports journalist Fabíola Andrade announced, this Monday (June 9), her departure from the network. The announcement was made through a video published on her social media, in which she shared personal and professional reflections on the decision.

According to the journalist herself, the idea of ​​leaving television had been brewing for some time. "I've been nurturing this idea inside myself for some time now," Fabíola said in the video. She reported that she had been talking internally with colleagues at the station about this desire, until the moment finally arrived that she considered ideal to make the decision official.

Fabíola Andrade leaves Rede Globo after almost 15 years at the station (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

During the announcement, Fabíola briefly reviewed her career at the company. She highlighted the different roles she has played, especially at Sportv, the group's sports channel. "I was a reporter, presenter, anchor, and football commentator," she said. She also mentioned covering major events and finals over the years, emphasizing the sense of accomplishment she felt for her experiences.

In the video, the journalist also mentioned a moment of profound personal change that contributed to this professional transition. She was referring to the death of her husband, Eduardo Azevedo, who died about two years ago from aggressive cancer. "I went through a huge transformation in my personal life a little over a year ago. So now is the time for me to reinvent myself professionally as well," she said.

Fabíola also highlighted her restlessness and desire for new paths. "This little bug keeps messing with me, wanting new paths," she said. The statement, in fact, reinforces her search for new projects, although she did not reveal what the next step will be.

The journalist concluded her statement by expressing her gratitude for her time at the station and expressed her enthusiasm for the possibilities that lie ahead. The video was a huge hit with fans and colleagues, who expressed their support and recognition for the work she has done over the years.