Brazil: Alves reacts to criticism

Already qualified for the round of 16, Brazil will present a largely overhauled team against Cameroon on Friday (8 p.m.). Expected holder, the right side Daniel Alves (39 years old, 124 caps and 8 goals) reacted to criticism of his presence for this World Cup in Qatar.

“It’s normal for people to argue because of my age. But I know what I can bring to the coach, to the national team and to my teammates. Historically, in Seleçao, there is always someone who’s toasting and now it’s up to me, because everyone else is a starter in Europe. If I were in Barcelona, ​​this debate would hardly take place. it bothers me, but it doesn’t affect me. I’m not not a masochist, I don’t want people to say bad things about me, but it’s easy to do, so I prefer to go the other way, give my best to the Brazilian team and the staff” , explained the Pumas player at a press conference.