The report by journalist Lúcio de Castro on the ICL Notícias website, quoted by Juca Kfouri in his column, says that the Club World Cup broadcasting contracts have seven articles that prohibit criticism of FIFA and the World Cup for those who have the rights. This is quite worrying.
Nelson Rodrigues created the famous “mutt complex” expression, to describe the feeling of inferiority in the behavior of Brazilians in a football and in all areas. After the great results against Europeans at the beginning of the World Cup, especially Botafogo’s 1-0 win against Europe, the European Champion, the converse, exaltation, the sense of greatness of Brazilians against Europeans.
The performances and results of Brazilian teams deserve a lot of compliments, but it must be remembered that Europeans are at the end of the season and the teams undergo reconstructions by hiring several players and some new coaches. The PSG climbed several reserves against Botafogo and when it placed the holders, could not react. Guardiola said before the premiere that Manchester City sees the Club World Cup as a preseason.
Excessive heat harms Europeans much more than Brazilians. They have been playing with much less intensity in the World Cup than they do in European championships.
Botafogo coach Renato Paiva organized an excellent defensive system against PSG, with nine players very close to the area. The team played with a lot of race and did not allow PSG to create chances of goals. In a rare counterattack, the center forward Igor Jesus scored the beautiful goal of victory. Botafogo’s strategy was the correct one for this match. The field seemed small for the lack of spaces that the PSG strikers had.
Palmeiras played well and beat Al Ahly 2-0. Abel Ferreira used the correct strategy according to the very strong heat, without pressing on marking so as not to wear out. Stephen went back to play well, from the right to the center, as he likes and knows. Flaco López showed again that he is superior to Vitor Roque, by the top and also on the floor.
Abel, before the game, confirmed that he could only climb Paulinho for about 20 to 30 minutes, which is reason to put him only in the middle of the second half. Palmeiras physicians and physical trainers should explain to the public the real conditions of the player. I think, if he can only play for a short time, he should not even be related until he finishes his full recovery.
In Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Porto, Messi made a great goal. He keeps walking on the field, less and less. But it is so genius that always performs some spectacular bids. Will he be present at the World Cup of Selection in 2026? Argentina’s victory against Brazil 4-1 without Messi gave the coach more confidence if he does not count on the player.
Another victory of Brazilians about Europeans, Flamengo’s 3-1 Chelsea on a turn. It was an excellent performance of Flamengo.
When the knockout games start, football will be even better and more exciting. Have you ever imagined the euphoria and pride if a Brazilian team is champion?
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