Cafú held nothing back. The legendary right-back, Brazil’s captain at the 2002 World Cup, made a remark that shook social media: “I’m afraid that the more Brazilians move to the Premier League, the less chance Brazil will have of winning a World Cup”.
Cafú’s anger has a name: the English media, which, according to him, inflate the ego of every young Brazilian as soon as he sets foot in the Premier League. He says he would rather his compatriots move to Spain. “There is a strong mentality of reaching finals and winning them”, he explained, with Rodrygo as one of the examples he had in mind.
The context did not help: Brazil had just drawn 0-0 with Costa Rica and found themselves in trouble at the Copa América 2024. For a legend who played for Roma, Milan and even Zaragoza, the formula is clear: less fame in London, more hunger for titles. 🇧🇷⚽