Foreign press sneers at Brazil after World Cup debut | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco at MetLife Stadium (USA) made a strong impact across the world’s leading sports media outlets.

The performance of Carlo Ancelotti’s team in the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage set off alarm bells abroad, with analyses questioning the Seleção’s true status as tournament favorites.

So, do you agree with the gringos?

🇪🇸 Spain (Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo)

The Spanish newspapers focused their headlines on Vini Jr.’s performance. The No. 7 was Brazil’s main bright spot, rescuing the team by scoring the equalizer in the 31st minute of the first half.

🇵🇹 Portugal (A Bola)

The Portuguese outlet delivered harsh criticism of the Seleção’s 90 minutes, highlighting the lack of tactical cohesion and the inability to impose themselves against the African side.

🇦🇷 Argentina (Olé)

The Argentine daily splashed the Seleção’s frustration across its pages, pointing out that the football shown in the opener moves Brazil away from the group of top title favorites.

🇮🇹 Italy (Gazzetta dello Sport)

The Italian outlet also gave negative coverage to the stumble in the opening round, stressing that the below-average display takes the shine off Brazil’s favoritism.

🏴 England (The Guardian)

The British newspaper highlighted the Seleção’s struggle and reinforced that the uninspired opening performance drastically lowers international expectations surrounding the team at the World Cup.

🇩🇪 Germany (Bild)

The German daily noted that Morocco made life difficult for Brazil from the very first minute and detailed the beauty that opened the scoring in the 21st minute: Brahim Díaz played a spectacular through ball to Ismael Saibari, who, from the edge of the box, lofted it over goalkeeper Alisson.

Bild also noted that Bayern Munich already have a fully agreed contract with the PSV Eindhoven forward, and now only the clubs need to agree on the final transfer fee.

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