Brazil's Team Plane Returns... With Just One Player

Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway at the World Cup shattered the dreams of over 200 million Brazilians, prompting many players to share emotional messages on social media. After all players were released on Sunday evening, each headed in a different direction across the globe. Only defender Danilo returned to Rio de Janeiro on the national team's plane.

All players based at European clubs have now begun their vacations, certainly much earlier than anticipated. Meanwhile, those competing in the Brazilian league will have a week's break before rejoining their teams for the resumption of the championship after the World Cup.

It was notable that only one player accompanied the rest of the delegation, which comprised various individuals who worked during the camp – from coaching staff members to support personnel performing diverse functions. Goalkeeper Léo Nanetti, who was not part of the squad but participated in every training session to assist with various drills, also traveled with them.

For instance, Carlo Ancelotti departed for Vancouver to enjoy a few days off before commencing work with an eye on the FIFA matches in September, which are not far off and are expected to bring significant developments.