Рај вене од поевропљавања
Бразил, једина репрезентација, која је играла на свим светским фудбалским првенствима, учествоваће 2026. на турниру у САД, Канади и Мексику. То право је стекао као пети у јужноамеричкој групи, што је његов најгори пласман од како је гавран поцрнео.
TL;DR
- Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but finished fifth in South American qualifiers, their worst performance since Brazil began playing in the tournament.
- A story from the 2002 World Cup highlights Brazil's dominance, where goalkeeper Marcos played with a severe ankle injury, and the team still won.
- The article contrasts Brazil's past 'artists' with today's 'workmen' who are constrained by European tactical schemes.
- The early sale of young Brazilian players to European clubs is seen as a major reason for the decline in talent and creativity.
- Carlo Ancelotti, an Italian coach, is the first non-Brazilian to manage the national team, symbolizing a significant shift for Brazilian football.
- The article suggests Brazil has 'lost itself,' moving away from its unpredictable imagination and flair that once defined its game.
- President Lula's criticism of players leaving Brazil at a young age and returning near retirement is cited as evidence of this problem.