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Zlatan Ibrahimović on Brazil's first-half performance against Japan:
🗣️ “You know what's funny? Everyone laughed when Shiogai spoke before the match. After watching this first half, he's looking more like a prophet than a kid with confidence. Brazil haven't looked like the Brazil the world fears they've looked ordinary.”
“Look at the midfield. Casemiro is chasing shadows, the tempo is painfully slow, and every attack dies before it becomes dangerous. Vinícius is fighting alone, while Japan are playing with courage, hunger and absolutely no fear.”
“This Brazil team is wearing the shirt of champions, but right now they're not playing like champions. The badge is famous, but the football isn't. Reputation doesn't win World Cup matches.”
“Japan have embarrassed them with organisation, intensity and belief. Every time Brazil lose the ball, Japan look like the team that's more likely to score again. That's something I never thought I'd say.”
“But football gives you ninety minutes, not forty-five. If Brazil still have the mentality that made them five-time world champions, the second half is where they must prove it. If not, the entire football world will remember this as the night Japan made one of the greatest giants look completely human.”
Hajime Moriyasu on facing Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tonight:
🗣️ “Tonight isn't just another football match. It's an opportunity to give something unforgettable to every Japanese supporter who has believed in us. We are ready to leave everything on that pitch, no matter what it costs.”
“I've told my players that when they walk out of that tunnel, they won't be carrying only their own dreams. They'll be carrying the hopes of millions of people back home who have waited years to see Japan compete with the very best on the biggest stage.”
“We know the world expects Brazil to win because of their history, their stars and everything they've achieved. But respect doesn't mean surrender. We didn't come to this World Cup to admire Brazil we came here to challenge them with everything we have.”
“If we have to run until our legs give up, we'll run. If we have to defend every ball like it's the last moment of our careers, we'll do it. Nobody will ever be able to say this Japanese team didn't give absolutely everything for its country.”
“I want our supporters to leave this match proud, regardless of the result. When they look at this team, I want them to see courage, sacrifice and players who refused to back down against one of football's biggest names.”
“These are the nights that define generations. One performance can inspire thousands of young boys and girls across Japan to believe that wearing this shirt and playing on the World Cup stage is possible.”
“To my players, don't play with fear play with your hearts. Fight for every tackle, every challenge and every second because opportunities like this don't come often. This is your chance to write your names into Japanese football history.”
“Tonight, we don't promise victory. We promise something even more important we promise that every supporter watching around the world will see a Japanese team that gives everything for the badge, everything for the country and everything for the fans.”
Hajime Moriyasu on facing Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tonight:
🗣️ “Everyone keeps asking me if we're intimidated by Brazil. Why should we be? They have a great history, but history doesn't step onto the pitch tonight. We didn't travel across the world to admire their badge or take photos with their players we came here to compete, and we believe they can be beaten like any other team.”
“People still speak about Brazil as if wearing that yellow shirt automatically wins football matches. Football doesn't work like that anymore. Every game starts at 0-0, and no amount of World Cups or legendary players can score the goals needed to win tonight.”
“If my players walk into this stadium thinking Brazil are untouchable, then we've already failed before the referee blows the whistle. That's not the mentality we've built over the last few years. We respect every opponent, but we don't give anyone the privilege of being feared.”
“I've watched Brazil carefully throughout this tournament. They're a fantastic team with incredible individuals, but I also see mistakes, moments of vulnerability and areas where they can be hurt. They aren't perfect, and pretending they are would only make our job easier for them.”
“The biggest mistake people make is believing famous names decide football matches. They don't. Discipline, teamwork, courage and mentality decide them. If those qualities weren't enough, underdogs would never beat giants at the World Cup.”
“I've told my players to enjoy every second of this challenge. These are the matches that define careers and change the way the football world sees your country. If you want global respect, you don't ask for it you take it by beating the biggest teams.”
“If Brazil expect Japan to be satisfied just by sharing the pitch with them, they're in for a surprise. We didn't come here looking for compliments after a brave defeat. We came looking for victory, and we'll fight for it until the very last second.”
“Tonight, the world will either watch Brazil prove why they're one of football's greatest nations, or they'll witness Japan create another unforgettable World Cup story. Either way, we have absolutely nothing to fear and everything to gain.”