 October 27, 2022 'I think it starts with us being Brazilians. Brazilians have quality in their blood. It's always been that way since Pele, to have quality, to dribble, to score, to dance, to smile. 'So I think people have to understand this aspect that we have. So it wasn't offensive to anyone what he did. 'Of course, if it's offensive, we'll come to him in the dressing room and talk. But it was not offensive to anyone. It's his game. I think he has to keep doing it.' Antony himself took a similar stance on social media, posting on Instagram: 'We are known for our art and I will not stop doing what has brought me to where I am!' Quizzed on how he felt about Antony's showboating, Ten Hag sa){kind=link}
Manchester United midfielder Fred has jumped to the defence of team-mate Antony after he came under fire for showboating in Thursday’s Europa League win over FC Sheriff.
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The former Ajax winger did his trademark drag-back spin – twice – while the scores were still tied at 0-0 before giving the ball away, which prompted a backlash from United legend Paul Scholes and fellow pundit Robbie Savage.
‘I don’t know what he’s doing. It’s just ridiculous. It’s showboating,’ said Scholes on BT Sport.
‘Look at [Erik ten Hag’s reaction], that sums it up. What is he thinking? He’s not beating a man, he’s not entertaining anybody, it’s 0-0 and then he kicks the ball out.’