Gabriel Bontempo celebrates first Brazil call-up for September friendlies | OneFootball

Gabriel Bontempo has celebrated his first Brazil call-up for the next FIFA window. The Santos attacking midfielder was named by Carlo Ancelotti alongside 25 others, including defender Jair, ex-Menino da Vila.

According to Diario Do Peixe, Brazil will face Australia on 25 September at seven, Brasília time, at Queensland Country Bank in Townsville. They then play again on 29 September at seven, Brasília time, at Suncorpo in Brisbane, before meeting India on three October at 11, Brasília time, at Salt Lake in Calcutá.

He said he had been progressing while keeping his feet on the ground, felt fulfilled, and would work hard to seize the chance and, he hopes, keep improving. His family’s emotion moved him, and he called their happiness his own.

The number eight received congratulations from Neymar Jr, who phoned while he was in camp for the Sul-Americana match against Atlético-MG, and from Gabigol and other team-mates at CT Rei Pelé. He described Neymar as his childhood idol and said he relishes any advice from him.

These are Brazil’s first tests towards the 2030 World Cup, with another FIFA window in November bringing friendlies against Japan and Singapore.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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