Copa America 2024 - Group D (BRA, COL, PAR, CRC)

[bluesfan94]

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[spintheblackcircle]

Ronaldinho rips Brazil ahead of Copa América: 'Worst team in recent years' | Fox Sports

Ronaldinho released a statement on Instagram saying that he won't support Brazil at Copa América.

amp.foxsports.com

 

[bluesfan94]

Ronaldinho might have been right. Not sure anyone here watched but Costa Rica isn’t good

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Ronaldinho might have been right. Not sure anyone here watched but Costa Rica isn’t good

Watched the highlights. Clear pen not given, wrong offside call denied a goal and countless chances were squandered.

That said, since the early 2010's...Brazil has been a collection of high salaried players that could give a rats ass about representing their country.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Nice result for the Ticos.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[luiginb]

Brazil couldn't score against a gk who plays in the Spanish third division

 

[Basement Cat]

Ticos did a great job of using the compact stadium to their advantage and keep things tight vs. Brazil. On the other hand, Brazil needs to give it a rest with forcing Vini at LW and Rodrygo at striker. Drop one of the useless CM's and play Vini at LW, Endrick at striker with Rodrygo behind him, and Savio at RW.

 

[luiginb]

Ticos did a great job of using the compact stadium to their advantage and keep things tight vs. Brazil. On the other hand, Brazil needs to give it a rest with forcing Vini at LW and Rodrygo at striker. Drop one of the useless CM's and play Vini at LW, Endrick at striker with Rodrygo behind him, and Savio at RW.

With you till you mentioned Savio at RW. In the last three games I watched Brazil play Raphinha was overall their best player, plus his set pieces are *chefs kiss*

I really didn't understand the need to play two defensive midfielders against a team that was going to obviously park the bus. Plus old man Danilo at right back when he's been playing center back for Juve for 2 years now, as he doesn't have the speed needed to help the attack.

 

[Basement Cat]

With you till you mentioned Savio at RW. In the last three games I watched Brazil play Raphinha was overall their best player, plus his set pieces are *chefs kiss*

I really didn't understand the need to play two defensive midfielders against a team that was going to obviously park the bus. Plus old man Danilo at right back when he's been playing center back for Juve for 2 years now, as he doesn't have the speed needed to help the attack.

Raphinha works too, he's arguably a better player and definitely more established. I am just really high on Savio.

 

[luiginb]

Raphinha works too, he's arguably a better player and definitely more established. I am just really high on Savio.

He grew on me as a Barcelona fan, love his will. He also looks like his dog died every time he's subbed off and as long as he doesn't lash out at his coach I love this type of players.

 

[Power Man]

lol Packet of Tea totally fumbling that penalty

 

[luiginb]

lol Packet of Tea totally fumbling that penalty

Why is he taking penalties for Brazil with everything going on with his personal life? The guy might be kicked out of football shortly.

 

[Power Man]

And a couple of minutes later Brazil scores a nice goal

 

[luiginb]

And a couple of minutes later Brazil scores a nice goal

Bad news for Paraguay is that Vinicius is feeling it tonight. A bit of joga bonito

 

[hatterson]

What a clown show. Just start handing out reds.

 

[Power Man]

lmao that comical 3rd goal right after the brawl and right before HT

 

[luiginb]

Ye

What a clown show. Just start handing out reds.

If I'm Dorival I take off Vinicius at half time, you just know Paraguayans are going to head hunt him in the second half, their tournament is over anyway.

 

[hatterson]

Ye

If I'm Dorival I take off Vinicius at half time, you just know Paraguayans are going to head hunt him in the second half, their tournament is over anyway.

Yea I could see a few very hard tackles being sent in.

The game is over, just pull him so he doesn’t get hurt by some idiot.

 

[hatterson]

lol. With everything going on, that's what gets a red.

If you're gonna get sent off in a game like this, at least earn it.

 

[Dr Salt]

Vini looking like his Madrid self