Fabrício Bruno stays cool after errors, gets heated in interview | OneFootball

Fabrício Bruno made a big mistake on Japan’s first goal and scored an own goal on the second

Since his days at Flamengo, Fabrício Bruno became known for his “pose” when giving post-match interviews, with impactful phrases. Even after two major errors in Brazil’s defeat to Japan, the Cruzeiro center-back kept his posture, got irritated, and asked that “people not be cowards.”

— An unfortunate moment for me. I would like to apologize. I also want to stress that this does not define me as a player. Throughout my career I’ve always gone through difficulties. My plant foot was too far, I ended up without power. My mistake. I take responsibility and apologize to the Brazilian fans. Filter the moment, feel the pain, but keep my head up to move forward. I’m grateful to everyone who helped me, the locker room staff who gave me confidence in this tough moment. Players are never eager to speak. Today was my day. Apologize and move on — said the defender.

— There’s a long time until the World Cup. One mistake won’t define me as a player. Maybe they’ll want to label me, criticize me, that’s part of the process, but defining me by 45 minutes, one play, is impossible. I ask that people not be cowardly to the point of crucifying me for a mistake that, unfortunately, happened. It’s about learning from it, feeling the pain, and keeping a cool head at this moment. Filter that play, that moment, and carry on at my club to keep earning opportunities with the National Team — added Fabrício Bruno.

WHAT WERE FABRÍCIO BRUNO’S MISTAKES?

On Japan’s first goal, Fabrício Bruno tried to play out from the back and handed the ball to the opposing forward inside the box. Takumi Minamino did not forgive. On the second goal, Keito Nakanuma shot across goal, and the Cruzeiro defender sent it into the back of the net.

WHEN DID FABRÍCIO BRUNO GAIN FAME IN INTERVIEWS?

Still at Flamengo, Fabrício Bruno became known for the phrase “I doubt any striker can beat me in a footrace.” Since then, the center-back has collected interviews with curious statements. With the Brazilian National Team, in the last FIFA window, the Cruzeiro defender downplayed Bolivia’s altitude and said he didn’t feel anything, while teammates struggled.

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