Posted 10/12/2022 11:24 AM / Updated 10/12/2022 11:38 AM
(Credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP)
Loss to Croatia on Friday (9/12). It had a bitter taste for the Brazilians, as it delayed the dream of winning a sixth championship again. Striker Richarlison, jersey number 9 from the selection that distinguished himself in the Games and He scored two goals in the opening match against SerbiaIt circulated on social media, on Saturday (10/12), immediately after Brazil’s exit from the World Cup in Qatar. “Yesterday has not passed yet, it was impossible to sleep and what happened is still painful,” the player said.
Pele responded by posting the number 9 shirt. The King of Football commented, “Just keep going, boy. And never change. You made Brazil smile.” The match against the Croatian national team in the quarterfinals went into extra time. At the end of the first half, Neymar opened the scoring for Brazil. However, the Brazilian players were surprised by Petkovic’s equalizing goal at the end of the second half of extra time. The match was decided in a penalty shootout, Canarienho’s side conceded a goal and Levaković defended another Croatia goalkeeper. So Brazil was eliminated by a ratio of 4 x 2.
“That’s a wound that will remain open forever, because we all know our chances of getting this title. And it won’t get any better if you come up with the speech that we did our best, gave everything, and it’s part of the sport… As real as it is, it’s Makes me feel more anxious.
Leading on and off the field, Richarlison made his World Cup debut already and won the hearts of fans. He plays for Tottenham, a team from the United Kingdom, and the authentic and charismatic manner of his number 9 stood out. The way the striker celebrates goals became known as the ‘pigeon dance’ and fell in love with the Brazilian fans, even by Tite and Galvao Bueno.
Richarlison’s family highlighted how proud they are of the Brazil national footballer. “We feel very proud of him,” said his grandmother Sebastiana Francisca de Andrade, 69. “He started from nothing and today we see the level he has reached. He is a simple boy, a good and honest boy.”
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Before the Brazilian team bid farewell to Qatar, Richarlison spoke to the fans and thanked them for their affection. Overjoyed, the Brazilians congratulated the number 9. “I admire you so much, you are a man with number 10, keep it up,” said one of the fans who watched the Brazilian team’s departure from focus in the match. The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa.
Richarlison cries and says goodbye to the Brazilian fans in Qatar?????? pic.twitter.com/LGW9Pla9oL
– Pedro (@Itspedrito) December 10, 2022
* With information from AFP
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