🚨 Carlo Ancelotti on why he did not celebrate wildly after Gabriel Martinelli’s late winner for Brazil against Japan:
🗣️ “People asked me why I didn’t celebrate, but football is also about respect. Yes, we were happy to win, but I looked across and saw a Japanese team that had given absolutely everything. They fought with incredible courage, and I know exactly how painful a defeat like that can be.”
“Of course I celebrated inside because my responsibility is to Brazil and qualifying was our objective. But I’ve been in football for many years, and I’ve experienced both victory and heartbreak. Sometimes the best way to respect your opponent is to remain humble in your biggest moments.”
“Japan made us suffer for ninety-five minutes. They deserved our respect, not exaggerated celebrations. Brazil are through, but we know we must improve. Tonight we celebrate the qualification, but tomorrow we go back to work because the World Cup only gets more difficult from here.”
Carlo Ancelotti is a legend
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FIFA told Gillette to cover up its logo because it wasn't an official World Cup sponsor…❌
Gillette responded by turning it into a giant blob of shaving foam🪒
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@AlexiLalas Soccer is a British term, invented by British schoolboys as their take on Association Football, shortened to assoc with er added, eventually becoming “soccer.” Not sure why the Brits get so bent out of shape over us using their word.
@MenInBlazers Rog, question for you: do you suppose the Tartan Army plans to follow their team down to Miami for their match against Brazil? If so, we will be reading stories about the stores running out of sunscreen!
@espn Hey ESPN, in case you don’t know, the World Cup is happening. Get your head out of the NBA, NFL, MLB non-stories and get with the program for crying out loud.
@GolazoAmerica@JimmyConrad@TMeola1@BMcBride20 Jimmy, I watched your post-game podcast after the Canada embarrassment. There was much discussion about center backs. Help me out here, why no mention of Miles Robinson? He has been an outstanding CB for the USMNT, getting rave reviews. What gives?
@stuholden Haha! Otherwise solid…not. Lackluster, uncaring, zero intensity. Just watch the Canada players close down when we have the ball, vs our lack of same. Varas should make all six changes at the half to send a message to these lazy bums.
@TaylorTwellman When the US failed to qualify for the 2018 WC in October 2017, Bruce Arena resigned three days later. Do we think that Berhalter has that kind of character? He should step down now. Instead, in answer to a question, he says he is the right man to take us into 2026. Based on what?
@TaylorTwellman These ratings are nonsense. Scally was great against Vinny, which was his primary responsibility. What were they watching? It’s hard to imagine Dest doing as well defensively.