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Vinicius Jr, author of two goals In Brazil’s 4-1 victory against Paraguay this Friday, he felt winning the three points as a great relief. The Real Madrid forward shows that he has the personality to play on the field of play and also to make statements, whether to not submit to racist chants or when he sees something he doesn’t like.
“I never play for myself, I always play for the team.” (…). Today I managed to get on the court and play a great game, demonstrating the kind of player I am, “The more I know I can improve to help the team even more,” Vinicius said in the official TV broadcast, after being chosen as the best player against Paraguay. “We will continue to be firm in our quest to win the Copa America title,” he added in statements that were reproduced by the AFP agency after a victory that was obligatory for the team after the disappointing 0-0 draw in the debut against Costa Rica in Group D of the tournament.
It is worth remembering that there was very harsh criticism in Brazil after the first match against the team led by Gustavo Alfaro, where although the Dorival Junior team created several goal-scoring chances, it cannot be said that they passed their level of collective play.
The Brazilian star celebrated a “great game” and warned that the five-time world champions are going to “remain firm” in search of the 2024 Copa América trophy in the United States. However, in the midst of the celebration, the Real Madrid attacker He launched darts at the organization and the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Vinicius launched questions at the organization. ”The Copa América is always very complicated, because of the fields, because of the referees, because of the way in which Conmebol treats people,” He said without going into details, but leaving a very harsh phrase that will not go unnoticed by Alejandro Domínguez, the president of Conmebol.
And followed: “Only by winning can we speak, because whenever we speak, Conmebol says we talk too much”. As he did not delve into his message or explanation, the bombs remained there, in titles that will surely have more chapters, either because the Brazilian journalists who are close to the green and yellow team will investigate more deeply or because the South American Football Confederation will ask the forward for explanations. .
Vinicius was highly praised by Dorival Júnior. “Vini has offered a recital, “With great plays, he was dynamic, effective, direct and involved. Everything we expect from these players with unique talent,” said the Brazilian coach, who added: “Vini played a practically perfect match, which is what we want from players with individual qualities. I think everyone is well prepared, I am sure we will have another challenge, but they are top-level players and we have to encourage them. These boys respect the shirt and deserve praise, I see a very loyal group and I have a lot of faith.”
With Neymar absent due to a knee injury, the Copa América in the United States presents itself as the perfect opportunity for Vinicius to elevate his prominence with Canarinha. But he was left out in the debut and was substituted in the final stretch.
Meanwhile, Vinicius’ spectacular night was applauded by his teammate Savinho: “He is the best footballer in the world today.” The young Girona winger scored his first goal in a Brazilian national team shirt. “I can’t believe this moment I’m experiencing with the national team,” he said. Savinho has been a personal bet for Dorival Juniorwho was named Brazil coach in January, replacing Fernando Diniz, with the mission of correcting the team’s course.
Lucas Paquetá He missed a penalty, but then converted another and ended up having a good performance, with his goal from the 12-yard line and an assist. ”Very happy with the victory. Our goal was to win and win well,” he told TV Globo. And he added: “I was a little rushed with the first penalty, but happy with the goal and the assist, but the important thing is the victory of the team.”
With each goal they scored against Paraguay, the Brazilian players celebrated with marked abandon, calling for the support of a fan base that has become disillusioned with the team due to its recent poor results, as it is in an unusual sixth place in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
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