Texas [US], July 1 (ANI): Former Brazil nice Ronaldinho recalled Brazil’s 2002 World Cup triumph, describing it as one among soccer’s biggest moments, and expressed confidence that the present staff can emulate that success.
He urged the squad on, saying the dream of turning into world champions remains to be alive and that the whole nation is behind them.
Brazil, after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan, secured a spot within the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In an X put up, Ronaldinho wrote, ‘In 2002 we lived probably the most particular second that soccer can present… We got here again residence as world champions!!!! Today that dream remains to be alive, and all of Brazil is with you.’
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Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic Ninety fifth-minute winner as Brazil mounted an exhilarating second-half comeback to defeat Japan 2-1, securing a hard-fought ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in entrance of a packed stadium on Monday (native time).
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti additionally praised his staff’s efficiency, commending their onerous work, high quality, and perception. He mentioned the main target now shifts to restoration and preparation for the subsequent problem, urging the staff to proceed shifting ahead collectively.
‘Proud of the work, high quality, and religion of this staff. Now it is time to concentrate on restoration and preparation for the subsequent problem. Let’s go collectively! #BateNoPeito,’ Ancelotti wrote in an X put up.
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Brazil advances to the Round of 16, the place they’ll face Norway on July 5 on the New York New Jersey Stadium. (ANI)