Brazil’s World Cup squad announcement threw up plenty of drama and shocks with Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea players all impacted by the news
Tite’s 26-man World Cup squad announcement threw up quite a few headlines on Monday evening. Reading out loud Brazil’s key men for Qatar, the 61-year-old did so by including none other than £86million Manchester United signing Antony.
The fiery winger has already achieved 11 caps with his country but this will be his first major tournament with the Selecao. And his heartwarming reaction to finding out the news reminded everyone just how much it means to a footballer to represent your country.
Upon finding out the announcement, the 22-year-old posted a video to his social media channels with the caption: “For you!!! Thank you, God!! Thank you everyone⦠friends, family, mom, dad, brothers!! Love you!!! Too much emotion!!”
Surrounded by his closest people, Antony and three others jumped off the sofa and burst into celebration upon hearing his name read out. Only seconds later and the United star was embracing one of the other three and breaks down in tears.