Manchester United star Antony has hailed Brazil’s ‘unity and joy’ following their opening World Cup win over Serbia last night.
Brazilian forward Antony has praised the unity of the Brazilian national team after their victory over Serbia in their World Cup opener last night.
Tottenham hotspur star man Richarlinson scored twice in the second half of the game to give the South American country the victory
Speaking after the game Antony said: “What describes our national team is unity – the unity and joy we have got.
“The whole group are together when it’s time to talk, to joke, to work seriously. Before getting off the bus, we were singing, everyone was together, everyone was hugging, jumping. We sang a lot.
“You see it on our faces, you see everyone singing, everyone happy. We feel fulfilled and this joy will definitely take us far. It’s what defines our team.
“Before the game I received a photo from the community where I lived – the street with my number and my name.
“I got a bit emotional remembering all that I’ve been through down the years. Years back I was painting the street. Today I’m able to represent my country and everyone there and my family. It’s one of the happiest moments of my life.
“The strength of our squad, and the gaffer says this, is that it’s not just 11 players who win you the game. We always say it’s not just the 11 players who start who’ll win you the game. The players who come on always need to try to maintain the same level of intensity, we have to make things happen.
“We’ve already showed it and people can see it – one player comes on and another goes off and we maintain the same quality and intensity. Whether you start or come on, you’re ready.”
