During the Brazilian team’s press conference, a cat suddenly appeared and calmly lay on the table in front of striker Vinicius Junior.
On December 7, striker Vinicius Junior attended the press conference of the Brazilian football team at Al Arabi SC Stadium, Doha, before the 2022 World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.
While he and the team’s press officer answered questions, a cat suddenly jumped onto the table and calmly lay down, making everyone at the press conference laugh.
After a few strokes, the Brazilian team’s press officer decided to pick up the cat with both hands and drop it on the floor. This somewhat gentle move made reporters scream and sparked controversy on social networks.
Some people believe that he did not need to let the cat fall freely like that, while many others believe that this action did not hurt the animal. In fact, after being dropped, the cat landed on all fours and calmly walked away.
The press officer of the Brazilian team lifted the cat from the meeting table.
After the incident, Brazil’s striker No. 20 continued to talk about the World Cup and expressed his feelings about being one of the country’s representatives at this year’s tournament.
“I’m very happy to be here representing the Brazilian people, because I get to play with my idol Neymar and my friends,” said Vinicius Junior.
At this World Cup, Vinicius scored a goal in a 4-1 victory over South Korea in the 1/8 round. The Real Madrid striker said he received advice from senior Neymar before the tournament.
“He told me the World Cup is unlike any other tournament and now I am living in that atmosphere. When the national anthem plays, I see the difference when playing at the World Cup,” Vinicius added. “I always carry that advice with me.”
Brazil will play against Croatia tomorrow night, opening the 2022 World Cup quarter-final series. Brazil is considered the number one candidate for the championship, with a 77% chance of reaching the semi-finals, 51% of participating in the final and 33% chance of raising the gold cup.
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