Brazil doctor thrilled to return to South Korea and Japan: "Great memories" | OneFootball

Rodrigo Lasmar, doctor of the Brazilian National Team, celebrated the Canarinho's return to South Korea and Japan. He was part of the five-time champion technical committee of the 2002 World Cup, which was held in these two Asian countries.

“Returning to South Korea and Japan is a very big emotion for me. I only have good memories. In 2002, it was my first World Cup, and we had the joy and privilege of working with that team and becoming five-time champions here. I am always very happy to be back, I remember a lot, and now, on the eve of another World Cup. May it bring good vibes and good energies for us to continue on this journey," said the doctor, in an interview with CBF TV.

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Rodrigo Lasmar will go to his seventh World Cup, in 2026. The doctor recalled the first participation fondly and highlighted the importance of that World Cup.

“It was a long time together, right? So many stories, everything was new to me. I was very young and had the opportunity to be with the Brazilian National Team, which was a big dream. In the end, we even won the title, which was exciting. I clearly remember the day, all the details of that special day, which marked my career as a doctor and as a big fan of our Team," he recalled.

Career in the Brazilian National Team

Rodrigo Lasmar joined the Brazilian National Team in 2001, at the age of 25. At the time, he joined the medical department led by José Luiz Runco.

Recalling the 2002 World Cup, Lasmar brought out a photo with the World Cup trophy.

“The photo is of us in the locker room, with the medal and the trophy in hand. I was young, this photo is very cool. I hope, God willing, next year, that we can lift this trophy again, with the medal on our chest. These are reasons for much pride and joy," he concluded.

Rodrigo Lasmar with the 2002 World Cup trophy. (Photo: Personal Archive)

The Brazilian National Team takes the field this Friday, at 8 a.m. (Brasília time), against South Korea, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, in Seoul (COR).

After that, the team will go to Japan to face the Japanese on next Tuesday (14), at 7:30 a.m., at the Tokyo Stadium.

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