Brazil, already without Neymar for an extended period, might also have to part ways with stars like Vinicius and Rodrygo. This surprising idea comes from Brazilian President Lula.
Could Brazil field a team without its “European” stars? According to Mundo Deportivo, players like Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Raphinha might be left out of the national team.
President Lula has expressed a desire to see only players based in Brazil selected for the national team, stating that “there are no superstars” in Europe. He intends to meet with the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to discuss this idea.
This proposal is likely to cause controversy in Brazil, especially as the national team has been going through a turbulent period in recent months.