Source: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
[Saba Sports News] Before Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay, team captain Marquinhos urged fans not to give up on the national team. Brazil has been performing poorly recently, currently sitting fourth in the South American World Cup qualifying standings. In their first match of this month’s international break, Brazil drew 1-1 against Venezuela, leading some frustrated fans to leave. In a press conference on Sunday, Marquinhos appealed to fans to continue supporting the Brazil national team, stating: “Don’t give up on Brazil. This is my third World Cup qualifying campaign, and I can say with certainty that everyone comes here with pride, belief, hope, and dignity when they put on the national team jersey. We treat this moment as if it were our last, as if it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For me, every time I come here, I feel immense pride and happiness; wearing the Brazil jersey is an honor for everyone here. So never lose that passion, because this is Brazil, we are Brazilians, and we, the Samba team, feel very proud and honored to be here!”