2024-07-08 00:23:00
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Andreas Pereira, a midfielder for the Brazilian national team, he was the subject of criticism from rivals and challenges from his teammates after Dorival Júnior’s side were eliminated from the 2024 Copa América against Uruguay. In the run-up to the game, Fulham’s English player underestimated the Celeste saying: “Our midfield is very good. They all play in the Premier. It is a qualified team if we name it. We’re a dream team.” After the Uruguayan team qualified by winning on penalties, the striker struck Uruguay Luis Suarez and several Brazilian players referred to the midfielder’s remarks.
“To talk about Uruguay you need to have a little respect. Before saying that there are players who want to be in the Brazilian team, He told them that the person who made the comment was instead [Giorgian] From Arrascaeta, the best player in Brazilian football. Imagine what we have in store for us to be touched like this,” Suárez said after the end of the match that secured Bielsa’s team a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
“They wet your ear and it makes you angry, angry. We know that Brazil has an important history, but he was not going to underestimate us like that player did. We’re warming up because it’s your turn, it’s up to any Uruguayan. Let him swallow the words. “We are, as always: with our feet on the ground, touching and working, there is still a way to go,” he said. Sergio Rochetthe Uruguayan goalkeeper saved the first penalty of the shootout, executed by Éder Militão.
Those were not the only people who referred to the 28-year-old’s statements. “I don’t think it was disrespectful. I guess I wanted to value our team. I know all the children we have here. “I know what they are,” he said. Marquinhos, The Paris Saint-Germain defender and Pereira’s team-mate joked: “However, we all know that we were not at our best trying to inspire the Uruguayan team.”
The captain of the Paris team followed From Arrascaeta, which was mentioned by Suárez. “Provocation is part of football. We are used to living like this. I know Andreas. He is a boy with a big heart. Perhaps he was unhappy in certain words. Honestly, I don’t think I did it for pleasure.“, said.
Far from escaping the controversy, the Fulham reinforcement published an extensive post on Instagram, where he defended his statements.
“I grew up as the son of immigrants and, for those who go far, they know how great our flag is as a symbol of love, strength and fortitude. Raising our history, our faith and being proud of our athletes does not detract from anyone’s image. Patriotism and love are things that come from blood. There is no negotiation,” began Pereira, who entered the quarter-final 36 minutes into the second half and was one of two Brazilians to convert the decisive penalty for the Canarinhas.
“I grew up looking at the heaviest shirt in the world and dreaming every day about wearing it. I fought a lot. God prepared me to be the greatest team in the world today. There are a variety of factors that have led to our failure. The work always gives us the possibility to improve, but to do so is necessary to understand the process, since in the presence of football that is not working. I feel no team, no place more proud to be here,” he said.
“We are Brazil… I know it hurts a lot of people to see the five stars on our chest. How uncomfortable it is when we stand, speak, raise our voice and show our joy and pride for being Brazilian. What we have to have is that we are more than 200 million, that no one can stop us,” he said.
And he concluded: “And if we disturb you … together we speak much louder. Let’s work and improve what needs to be improved, let’s evolve. “I know, like anyone else, that we Brazilians have the power to shake off the dust and change things, because every day is a war won for many.”
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