It’s simply impossible not to get emotional.
After Japan’s heartbreaking elimination against Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu gathered all of his players on the pitch to deliver a speech. No one feels happy after being knocked out of the World Cup, but Japan has every reason to be proud of the way they competed throughout the tournament.
Despite missing key players like Mitoma, Endo, Minamino, and Kubo, they made it through the group stage unbeaten and gave their country hope of pulling off a historic upset against Brazil. They fought until the very last second, showed incredible character, and never stopped believing.
Keep your heads up, Japan. This team has truly earned the respect of the football world. 🇯🇵❤️