Flamengo star reinforces criticism of the CBF despite World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Four Flamengo players are with the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup

Danilo is one of the active players who criticizes the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) the most. Called up to the Brazilian National Team, the Flamengo defender had to admit that the organization does a good job in Brazilian football, but that it can still improve.

– Everyone knows that very well, and I was a fierce critic at several moments, but now I want to acknowledge that over the last year things have been moving in the right direction through Samir (Xaud) and everyone who is working with the president -, said Danilo, who added:

– I’m very pleased about that because, obviously, the dream is the World Cup this year, but the CBF really needs this organization and this direction, because only then will the country have stronger Brazilian football, consequently producing stronger athletes and improving the national team -, the center back said in the mixed zone.

What did Danilo say about the CBF?

In June 2025, the Mais Querido player gave an interview to Romário TV in which he used the word “mess” to refer to the Brazilian National Team. The defender also added that, at that time, Brazil was not in a position to become world champion.

Who else from Flamengo is with Brazil?

Besides Danilo, the Brazilian National Team also called up Lucas Paquetá, Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira. Thus, the rubro-negro quartet will be available for the match against Egypt on Saturday (06). Kickoff is at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), in the United States. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring the result, with special attention to the other Flamengo players.

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