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Raphinha: Brazilian team plays in Qatar under pressure for title

Brazil last lifted the trophy 20 years ago
Agência Brasil
Published on 22/11/2022 - 08:42
Rio de Janeiro
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Raphinha - number 11 of Brazil’s team coached by Tite - said at a press conference held on Monday (Nov. 21), in Qatar, the Brazilian players are disputing the World Cup under pressure to win a title in the competition after a hiatus of 20 years. 

And to achieve this goal, Raphinha knows it is essential for Brazil to start the World Cup in Qatar with a good result, against Serbia, at the Lusail stadium, beginning at 4 p.m. (Brasilia time) next Thursday (24) in the first round of Group G.

"We know what we can do, we know our potential. To reach the final we have to play game by game, now we have to focus on the game against Serbia, and try to play the best we can to gain confidence for the rest of the Cup," he said.

And jersey number 9 - Richarlison - said he is very excited about Brazil's participation in the World Cup. The Tottenham (England) striker stated that now, in Qatar, it is "time to be happy, to have fun." He made it clear that he will do his best so that the Brazilian team wins all the games.