Lula da Silva’s harsh criticism of the Brazilian national team and his request
Brazil national team is going through one of the most difficult moments in its history. Last Thursday’s 2-1 win away to Chile at the end of a qualifying match galvanized Dorival Junior’s team. However, criticism from the press and public opinion continues, and One of those who spoke out on this issue was the president of the nation, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, who shot at the Verdeamarella figures.
In a signature interview with Radio O Povo CBN in Fortaleza, the Brazilian President took aim at the stars wearing the jersey of the five-time world champions: “The players who play abroad are no better than those who play here” – this phrase was primarily used by the President of Brazil.
Lula also added: “I have long suggested that the Brazilian team should have players who will play in the country. Two players who scored goals for Chile play in the Brazilian championship. “We should give opportunities to players here, not visitors from abroad.” His phrase refers to Brazil’s victory over La Roja in Santiago in the ninth round of the tournament, which qualifies South American teams for the 2026 World Cup. The goals were scored by Igor Jesus and Luis Enrique, Botafogo players. leader of the Brasiliao tournament and one of the semi-finalists of the Libertadores Cup.
Next, the President of Brazil described the situation that he thought about while watching the match of his country’s national team visiting Chile. “I was sitting on the sofa watching the game and I recognized the goalkeeper (Ederson), the PSG center back (Marquinhos), Rodrigo and Rafinha, who I recognized by his hair. I didn’t know the players, but that can’t be true. Call for the selection of the players who play here, in the Brazilian Championship,” he insisted in an interview. It is worth noting that Vinicius JuniorThe Real Madrid player and Ballon d’Or candidate was not called up for this FIFA double date due to a back injury.
Another phrase left by the 78-year-old Brazilian President, a well-known Corinthians fan, was the comparison he made with figures playing abroad and two figures that the Canarinhas have had throughout their glorious history: “Outside of Brazil there is neither Garrincha nor Romario.. “There are a lot of young people, but none of them are stars.”
Lula da Silva is serving his third term as President of Brazil, effective January 1, 2023. In addition, he also served as president from 2003 to 2011. A leader is a person very close to football and many other sports. His statements were made in the context of ups and downs Canarinha.
Verdeamarela’s crisis began after he missed out on the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. Then, before the departure of coach Tite, the leadership of the Confederation (CBF) waited in vain for the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti, who preferred to continue leading Real Madrid. Meanwhile, caretaker Fernando Dinis, who shared the post of Canarinha coach at the same time as he was in charge of Fluminense, took over, but was replaced earlier this year by Dorival Junior, who also did not have a good game. started his management because he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on penalties against Uruguay.
About the nine playoff dates Brazil have 13 points, the result of an irregular campaign. with four wins, one draw and four losses. On this way Verdeamarela lost their unbeaten record at home in qualifying against Argentina at the Maracanã and for the first time in its history, suffered three defeats in a row in a competition that gives six direct places and another for the knockout stages of the next World Cup, which will be held in 2026 in Canada, the United States and Mexico. .
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