The exchange of barbs between Tiago Leifert and Vini Jr began after the presenter criticized the striker’s performance in the Brazilian team’s victory against Paraguay last Friday (28). Leifert pointed out that Vini Jr “was more concerned about hitting a dribble than giving an assist.” The player didn’t like it and responded, stating that Leifert “just wants to turn Brazil against me and our national team. It’s less bad that few people watch him.”
On Thursday (4), Leifert approached the player again. subject in a live, stating that, despite not knowing Vini Jr personally, he has always supported him. “I think Vinicius missed the mark a lot. I’m not even going to justify myself, it’s all recorded. I just came back from London, I went to see him win the Champions League and I think he has to be the Ballon d’Or winner. I’m a big fan of him (…). I don’t think he knows my work, he doesn’t know me. I also don’t know Vinicius personally. He never saw the hours spent defending him in various situations, including fiercely when in Spain they decided that he couldn’t dance for him. celebrate goal”.
PRAISE AND CRITICISM
Leifert continued praising Vini Jr, but maintained his criticisms. “I’m a big fan of yours, I think you’re the best in the world, but I also think that for the national team we’re going to need more. I’m not taking back absolutely anything I said in my review. The entire press is in your favor, everyone loves you , idolizes, exalts. After you got the yellow card and was suspended, the criticisms were that the team needs to enhance your talent. Any other player in your place… If it were Rivaldo, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Kaká, Ronaldo Fenômeno, Romário, If the guy had received a yellow card five minutes into the game against Colombia and had been suspended from the knockout stage, yesterday’s criticism would have been very violent, and it wasn’t, because everyone defends you, everyone wants you to be the star. of the Brazilian team. So, honestly, I didn’t understand this here (shows Vini Jr.’s post). , that it hurt, it’s because it’s true”, concluded Leifert, highlighting that he doesn’t hold a grudge.
COMPARISON WITH PERFORMANCE AT REAL MADRIDLeifert’s initial criticism also involved a comparison between the football played by Vini Jr in the Brazilian team and his performance at Real Madrid. “This isn’t really Vini from Real Madrid. This is Vini who had just left Flamengo, a Vini who played for him (…). I understand that it was important, that he needed a game like that to dribble, to go up, score a goal and feel good, but Vini played for him, not for the Brazilian team”, said Leifert.
FUTURE IN THE SELECTION
This Saturday (6), Vini Jr will not take the field against the Uruguay team after receiving his second yellow card in Brazil’s last game against Colombia. The Copa América quarter-final clash will be broadcast at 10pm.