Coluna do Fla
·24 September 2026
Samuel Lino’s surprise reaction as Brazil arrive in Australia

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·24 September 2026

The Brazilian National Team is already in Townsville to face Australia in its first friendly of this FIFA window. Upon the “Seleção’s” arrival at the location, Samuel Lino, Flamengo’s forward, had a rather surprising reaction.
In a video published by the outlet ‘Litoral News’, the Brazilian National Team was welcomed by a performance from the Aboriginal people, one of the oldest civilizations in the world. At that moment, the group’s representatives began a welcoming dance for the players. As a result, Samuel Lino and some other Brazil players enjoyed the reception. The forward’s reaction even sparked comments online.
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Samuel Lino is with the Brazilian National Team for the country’s upcoming matches in this FIFA window. The forward’s call-up came after strong performances wearing the Sacred Mantle. Therefore, the form he has shown at Flamengo weighed in Carlo Ancelotti’s decision.
Even though he is in good form for Flamengo, Samuel Lino will not have an easy time earning space in the Brazilian attack. That is because the forward plays in the same position as Vinícius Júnior, who is currently an undisputed starter.
During the Brazilian National Team’s training sessions, Samuel Lino took part normally in activities alongside the rest of the group. However, the forward will start as an option on the bench against the Australians. Thus, the expectation is that the Flamengo player will get minutes during the match.
Pedro is the other Flamengo representative called up for this FIFA window. Unlike Samuel Lino, the center forward appeared among the starters in some tactical setups outlined by Ancelotti. In this way, the red-and-black duo is trying to take advantage of the moment to earn more space in the national team before the final stretch of the season with Flamengo.
The match between Brazil and Australia takes place at 7 a.m. (Brasília time) this Friday (25), at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Therefore, Rede Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (pay TV), and GETV (YouTube) will broadcast the clash. However, Coluna do Fla will cover all the details of the match on its website and social media.
After the clash in Townsville, the teams will meet again on the 29th, this time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The match is also scheduled for 7 a.m. (Brasília time). Next, Brazil will face India for the first time in history. Thus, the unprecedented matchup will take place on October 3 at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in the city of Kolkata.
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