English club player backs Vini Jr, hits out at Brazil critics: ‘Show-offs’

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·8 Juni 2026

English club player backs Vini Jr, hits out at Brazil critics: ‘Show-offs’

What did Bruno Guimarães say about the current moment of the Brazilian National Team?

Defensive midfielder Bruno Guimarães gave an interview this Monday (08), in the United States. In one of his answers, the Newcastle (ENG) player pushed back against the criticism of the Brazilian National Team before the start of the year, saying that the ‘Canarinho’ squad includes Vini Jr, the former Flamengo player who played for Real Madrid (ESP).

I think a lot of people do things just to get attention. Brazil, in any competition it enters, is one of the favorites. No one has five stars on their chest. We know that doesn’t step onto the field, but we are here to play our best. We have great players shining at the best teams in the world, like Vini and Raphinha. We have to give our players the respect they deserve, said Bruno Guimarães.

HOW IS BRAZIL HEADING INTO THE 2026 WORLD CUP?

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It is important to point out that, unlike in other editions, Brazil is not being considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup title. However, the ‘Amarelinha’ always arrives carrying greater weight, since it is the only team to have won the tournament five times.

In charge of the Brazilian National Team, Carlo Ancelotti called up 26 players, who began preparations at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis. After that, the squad traveled to the United States, where it held training sessions and played a friendly against Egypt on Saturday (06). Finally, the Italian coach has five more days of training before the start of the World Cup.

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S MATCH IN THE BRAZILIAN CUP?

Brazil’s World Cup debut will take place at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) next Saturday (13), against Morocco, in New Jersey. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will bring all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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