Igor Thiago sucked in friendly as well as World Cup. But let him get all the minutes on age quota lol.
Oh it does. Typical Brazil from 2010 era onwards. At least 2006 Brazil didn't have mediocre starters though ZZ toyed with them in QF. Brazil since have been boring to watch right from group stages.
Thought Brazil overall were pitiful. This is the first time they haven't won their WC opener in decades (I think). Junior did ve well to exploit the space in his goal, great strike. But good god that midfield was an eye soar. The fullbacks were playing a different sport. CBs all over the place. Morocco were great, really fun to watch. Bouaddi is a baller. At times I felt they should have gone for it, Brazil were pretty suspect and porous..
🚨 BREAKING: Viní Jr. is MOTM! 🇧🇷⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Momy7heyVv— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 14, 2026
Yeah, I felt Morocco played a tad conservative at times. They definitely can do (much) better, but I guess they didn't want to risk it in the first game against a strong opponent (on paper). Good start, but very excited to see what the team can do in the remainder of the tournament!
Thought Cunha did well when he came on. Fabinho too but without those legs he is too slow for stray balls. Thought Henrique was much better than Raphina on that right side and I really think they should've exploited that side much better given that Marrocco always had 3 players defending on the other wing. Their striker conundrum is another low point. Igor is terrible and Cunha barely played as a n9. Endrick really needs to get minutes next game. Raphina runs alot but apart from that he is the epitome of what's wrong with Brazil right now. Marocco we're timewasting all second half. I suppose this is a good result for them so well done.
Plays in Lille Está siendo muy llamativo el partido de Bouaddi. Jugador que debería estar en la agenda del Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/hxD8kPE3SY— Ramón Álvarez de Mon (@Ramon_AlvarezMM) June 13, 2026
Oh, and Endrick has to play in this team. And not only play, he should even start as far as I'm concerned.
I’d get Bouaddi now, a better version of Frenkie, most complete 6 there is. What a player, can’t believe he’s just 18. He reminds me of Busquets, but offensively better, skillfuller
Getting Bouaddi makes too much sense. Forget all the other players. This is an obvious player in a position of need for our team. I'll be disappointed if we dont go for him. Maybe Lille dont want to strengthen a league rival?
What a first half from Ayyoub Bouaddi! He is still only 18! You understand why PSG and Arsenal (and other top clubs) want to sign him this summer. Lille have set the price at around 60-70m euros!— Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) June 13, 2026 60-70 million with PSG and Arsenal chasing
Ozil and Khedira were signed after shining in World Cup. Fergie wanted to sign Ozil, but Mou convinced him. We don't have a midfielder with Bouaddi's skillset.