Football: Brazil prepared for the World Cup, Portugal eliminated in the Nations League
The Brazilian team beat Tunisia 5-1 in the preparation game for the 2022 World Cup, while Portugal lost 0-1 at home to Spain and was eliminated from the ‘final four’ of the Football League of Nations.
The different teams with preparation games, or with official games, entered the final stretch for the 2022 World Cup which will take place in Qatar.
In the last two preparation meetings for Brazil, the canarian national team faced two african nations and won both matches.
In Le Havre, the losers defeated Ghana 3-0, and in Paris, in the Parc des Princes, won 5-1 in Tunisia.
In this last game, the goals were scored by Pedro, Richarlison, Neymar and Raphinha who scored twice, while Tunisia’s only goal was scored by Montassar Talbi.
Speaking to RFI at the end of the match against the Tunisians, Neymar, a Brazilian forward for Paris Saint-Germain, was happy with the goals and assistsbut he also left some criticism of the referee, who has been suffering several fouls in a series of games, like this one against Tunisia.
Neymar, Brazilian forward 2022-09-30
richarlisonTottenham’s Brazilian forward, that it was important to score at this stage and show that you are prepared for the World Cup.
Richarlison, Brazilian forward 2022-09-30
Another of the markers of this meeting was Raphinhaforward for FC Barcelona, who has already played for Sporting Clube de Portugal. For the striker, the canarian team is on the right path to reach the World Cup well prepared and get good results.
Raphinha, Brazilian forward 2022-09-30
The Parc des Princes was fullbut with many more Tunisian fans than Brazilians, which created a hostile environment for the ‘canary‘, nothing that bothered DaniloJuventus defender who has played for FC Porto.
Danilo, Brazilian right-back 2022-09-30
In the balance of the two games, Alex TellesSevilla Defense, was happy with the displays and the results obtained by the Brazilian team.
Alex Telles, Brazilian left-back 2022-09-30
casemiroManchester United midfielder, who played for FC Porto and Real Madrid, spoke of the importance and weight of wearing the Seleção’s jersey ‘canary‘.
Casemiro, Brazilian midfielder 2022-09-30
After these two triumphs, Brazil is once again among the favorites for the world championship, but for Thiago Silva it is necessary to have his feet firmly on the ground.
Thiago Silva, Brazilian defender 2022-09-30
remember that Brazil is included in Group G at the 2022 World Cup with Switzerland, Serbia and Cameroon.
As for Portugal, it was still not betting on the world championship since there was still the conclusion of the qualifying group stage for the ‘last four‘ of the League of European Nations.
After a 0-4 victory in the trip to the Czech Republic, the Portuguese produced at home by 0-1 against Spain and failed to access the ‘last four‘ of the test that have already collected in 2019.
Spain finished in first place with 11 points, ahead of Selecção das Quinas with ten.
In statements collected by RFI, Bruno FernandesManchester United midfielder, I was disappointed by what I was declaring sad and that Cristiano Ronaldo was also disappointedit is known that a soap opera cannot make a soap opera around the captain of the Portuguese national team because, in any case, the goals will appear again.
Bruno Fernandes, Portuguese midfielder 2022-09-30
Diogo JotaLiverpool forward, differences that the difference between the two sections was the attempt.
Diogo Jota, Portuguese forward 2022-09-30
To João MarioBenfica midfielder, the objective of reaching ‘last four‘ was not reached and that now it’s time to turn the focus to the World Cup, where it hopes to be present.
João Mário, Portuguese midfielder 2022-09-30
remember that Portugal won the first edition of the Nations League in 2019 and will not be able to try to add another title to the history, as well as France, winner of the competition in 2021, which was also eliminated. in the group stage.
The four teams that will be present in the ‘final four’ are Croatia, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. For this third edition, with a place to be defined among the nations present, we will have an unprecedented winner.
It should also be noted that in addition to the ‘last four‘, we got to know the teams that go down to the second division: Austria, Czech Republic, Wales and… England, recent finalist of the European Championship that took place in 2021.
The European Nations League is made up of four divisions, the first three being made up of 16 teams, strengths in four groups. It should be noted that the fourth division, D, with only 7 strong teams, contains two groups.
Still without respect for the Portuguese national team, it will face Nigeria on November 17 in the last test before the 2022 World Cup, which starts on November 20 with the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador.
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They are already known as teams that will participate in the group stage of the Champions Leaguethis edition with two French clubs – Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain – and a Portuguese club – Benfica.
In the play-off of access to the group stage, Benfica defeated the Scots Rangers by 5-3 in the set of both hands, this while Paris Saint-Germain won 4-1 as the Swedes of BK Hacken.
As for Lyon, due to their status as holders of the trophy, they already had their place in the group stage.
This is how we come to the end of this Sports Magazine.