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Léo Pereira admitted he has been filming every detail with the Brazilian National Team to show his children

New to the Brazilian National Team, Léo Pereira made his debut in Brazil’s shirt in the 2-1 loss to France on Thursday (26). Even so, the Flamengo center back did not hide his happiness at representing his country during this FIFA international break.

In short, Léo Pereira gave a press conference for the Brazilian National Team last Saturday (28). During the chat with reporters, the Flamengo defender shared details about his expectations of playing for Brazil and said he has been filming everything he can to show his children and future grandchildren.

What did Léo Pereira say?

— It’s a happiness too big to fit in my chest. I managed to sing the anthem; it was a moment I had wanted and waited for so much. Every Brazilian athlete’s dream is to represent our people, our country. With the age and mindset I have today, I can see each moment as if it were unique, and it is unique. I was happy in the locker room, with the warm-up shirt, the first contact… — he said, before adding:

— I’m trying to make the most of it. It’s incredibly valuable and for very few. Since I got to the room and saw the training gear, I made a point of filming it to show my children, my grandchildren… I’m trying to enjoy it as much as possible, to take in as much as I can from players like Vini, Raphinha, Casemiro and others. And from the staff too, Ancelotti is different —, he concluded.

How was Léo Pereira’s debut for the national team?

As mentioned earlier, Léo Pereira is playing for the Brazilian National Team for the first time in his career. However, the center back made his debut in Brazil’s 2-1 loss to France in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite Brazil’s defeat, team coach Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for the Flamengo defender. That is because the Brazilian National Team coach said he liked Léo Pereira’s performance on the ball against France.

When is Brazil’s next match?

Now, the Brazilian National Team is preparing to face Croatia this Tuesday (31), also in a friendly ahead of the World Cup. Meanwhile, the match kicks off at 9:00 p.m. Brasília time at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, United States.

And when does Flamengo return to the field?

With Léo Pereira already available, Flamengo will face Red Bull Bragantino next Thursday (02), that is, after the March FIFA international break. Therefore, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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