Multiple Brazilian media reported on December 6, 2022 that former US national soccer defender Alexi Larras (52) defended Brazil’s goal performance at the World Cup (World Cup) Qatar tournament.
Brazil defeated South Korea 4-1 in the first round of the final tournament held at Stadium 974 on the 6th. Brazil became a goal rush, and the players performed a dance after the goal and exploded with joy. There was also a scene where Chicchi (61), who leads the Brazilian national team, joined the players’ dance.
Director Chitti “It’s not something that insults Korea”
Former Ireland midfielder Roy Keane, 51, has accused Brazil of being “disrespectful” to their opponents over their performance. According to the British media “Daily Mail” (WEB version), Mr. Keane, who served as a commentator for a British broadcaster, commented on Brazil’s performance, “People say it’s their culture, but it really disrespects the other party. I think,” he criticized.
While the performance was met with criticism, Larras defended Brazil’s performance in a positive light.
Brazilian media “Diario do Nordeste” (WEB version) published an article with the title “Alexi Larraz defended Brazil after criticism of dance performance”.
According to the media, Larras, who appeared on a US broadcaster’s program, emphasized the difficulty of scoring a goal at the World Cup, saying, “If a soccer player dances after scoring a goal, or if a Brazilian soccer player If you’re complaining and groaning about dancing after you score a goal, then I’ve misunderstood sportsmanship at the World Cup and I’m sorry.” Larras has played in two previous World Cups.
The local media “Folha de s.paulo” (web version) analyzed and explained how performance in soccer should be from a unique perspective. The Brazilian national team’s performance was criticized by Keene, but he insisted that the football players’ dance “reflected the spirit of creative freedom rather than disrespect”.
The daily newspaper “Folha de Pernambuco” (web version) introduces the comments of Director Ticci after the Korean War. Tite, who danced with the players, said that Brazil’s performance was not an insult to South Korea.