This is really classy.
After beating Japan, Brazilian goalkeepers Alisson and Weverton went straight to the Japanese players to greet and console them.
A small but meaningful gesture that shows real respect. This is what sportsmanship should look like.
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Em meio a tantos ataques, preconceito, ódio, xenofobia, racismo, piadas sobre desastres, etc… venho, por meio deste post, como brasileiro, reconhecer que a equipe do Japão é uma excelente seleção, que jogou com valentia de igual para igual e apresentou um futebol que fez mais de 200 milhões de brasileiros ficarem apreensivos durante o jogo.
Antes de mais nada, o Brasil é o país com a maior comunidade japonesa fora do Japão, então vocês também têm a nossa admiração e respeito, por fazem parte da nossa cultura e da nossa alma.
Não foi desta vez para o Japão, porém torço para que vocês continuem assim, pois colherão bons frutos no futebol no futuro.
🚨🇯🇵 Thierry Henry Praises Ueda, Suzuki, Kubo and Japan’s Golden Generation
“One thing I always admire in football is when a team leaves a tournament with more respect than they had when they arrived. That is exactly what Japan have done. They may be out, but they have earned the admiration of the football world because they played with courage, discipline and a clear identity from the first match to the last.”
“Ayase Ueda deserves enormous praise. Every time Japan needed someone to lead the line, he was there. His movement stretched defences, his work rate never dropped, and his goals gave Japan belief throughout the tournament. He looked like a striker who enjoyed carrying responsibility.”
“Then you look at Zion Suzuki. Goalkeepers can define tournaments, and he certainly did. Against Brazil he produced save after save, keeping Japan alive against one of the strongest attacks in world football. He showed maturity beyond his years and proved he belongs on the biggest stage.”
“Daichi Kamada quietly had an outstanding World Cup. He linked the midfield and attack beautifully, found space between the lines and made Japan’s football flow. Players like him often don’t receive the headlines, but coaches love footballers who make everyone around them better.”
“Takefusa Kubo reminded everyone why he is one of Asia’s brightest talents. Whenever Japan needed creativity, he wanted the ball. He carried defenders, created space and never stopped trying to make something happen. That’s the mentality of a top player.”
“I also have to mention Wataru Endo, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kaishu Sano. Endo gave this team leadership and calmness. Tomiyasu marshalled the defence with authority whenever he was on the pitch. And Sano’s goal against Brazil will be remembered for a long time because it showed Japan never feared the occasion.”
*“This wasn’t a one-man story. It was a team story. That’s why Japan became one of the most admired sides at this World Cup. They didn’t rely on superstars—they relied on trust, organisation and togetherness. Sometimes you don’t need to lift the trophy to inspire millions. Japan have done exactly that.”
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