Can the Brazil team reunite a divided country – and reclaim the yellow jersey? | Juninho Pernambucano


The past four years and the recent election has split the Brazilian population. Tite’s side can heal the wounds

The Brazilian national team arrive in Qatar with a well-balanced squad. Football-wise, that is. A solid and experienced defence, a combative as well as creative midfield, and an attack of the highest technical ability made up of players who complement each other well. All this gives the head coach, Tite, a wide range of possibilities of how to set up.

However, a World Cup is not just about the football, as we have seen in Qatar over the past few days. And for Brazil, going in to this tournament, the political situation matters too.

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