Lula Jokes He Is Thinking of 'Signing Messi' for Brazil
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco was not a 'big deal' and called Morocco the group's strongest opponent.
- Lula joked about signing Argentina's Lionel Messi to play for Brazil amid their World Cup performance.
- Neymar rejoined training after a calf injury, but it is unclear when he will play in the tournament.
- Lula expressed optimism that Brazil might still win the World Cup despite doubts about the team's performance.
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The Brazilian president surprised with a phrase that reflected admiration for the rosary. He also relieved the pressure on the Canarinha after the tie in the debut against Morocco
Lula jokes he is thinking of ‘signing Messi’ for Brazil
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the draw with Morocco was not a ‘big deal’ for Brazil, calling them the group’s strongest opponent. (EPA images pic) RIO DE JENAIRO: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the World Cup so far. The five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening match, which highli…
World Cup: Brazil president jokes about thinking of 'signing Messi'
Brazil’s President Lula humorously suggests signing Lionel Messi for the World Cup after Brazil’s draw with Morocco. Read more about Brazil’s performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-brazil-president-jokes-about-thinking-of-signing-messi/
The President of Brazil mentioned, to joke, the recruitment of the Argentine striker in an attempt to solve the offensive problems of the Seleçao.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva joked that the Brazilian national football team should sign Argentine star Lionel Messi. He was responding to a question about his country's performance at the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The "Canaries" have just played out their opening Group C match, drawing 1-1 with Morocco. Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Group J, with the 38-year-old winger scoring a hat-…
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