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Brazilian President Lula da Silva believes Brazil’s national team would be stronger if it relied solely on players from the domestic league, dismissing the need for Europe-based stars.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has shared a bold vision for Brazil’s national team, suggesting that it would be more effective if comprised exclusively of players from the Brazilian domestic league. As a passionate football fan and Corinthians supporter, Lula believes this approach would restore the identity that he feels the national team has lost in recent years.
Lula argues that domestic league players are just as talented as their counterparts abroad. “The players from Brazil’s league are not inferior to those playing overseas. There are no Garrinchas or Romários in Europe. Brazil has players of equal quality, so we should give them a chance,” he remarked. This perspective implies that Lula would willingly forgo stars such as Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Endrick, and Neymar in favor of nurturing talent from Brazil’s own leagues.
The statement has sparked conversation about Brazil’s national team identity and whether a shift towards a domestically-based squad could bring back the flair and style long associated with Brazilian football.