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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a motivating and emotional speech to the national football team's players and coaches ahead of their opening World Cup match. The five-time world champions, Brazil, kick off their campaign tonight at 1:00 AM against Morocco – bronze medalists from the 2022 World Cup and current African champions.
“Our players must fight in every match with the Brazilian people in mind. Brazil needs a sixth world championship title. The Brazilian national team isn't going to the World Cup to compete with others for the title; they're going to claim it!” the head of state declared in a special video address published hours before the match.
According to him, he has followed the national team's performance since the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where the 'Seleção' won their first title with a young Pelé in the squad. The President also addressed the team's coach, the legendary Italian Carlo Ancelotti, with words of guidance.
“Ancelotti, tell our players that you have immense experience and were once a great footballer yourself!” he told the Italian specialist.
Brazil has lifted the World Cup trophy in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. In Group C, they will face not only Morocco but also Haiti and Scotland.
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