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Brazil lost to Cameroon by the slightest difference, however it confirmed its classification as the leader of its group and will now be cited in the next phase with South Korea. Despite the defeat, Dani Alves of 12 years achieved the record of becoming the oldest soccer player having played a World Cup with the Brazilian National Team.
In the same way the footballer of the Pumas became, together with Roberto Carlos, the second footballer with the most appearances in “La Canarinha” with a total of 80, both are surpassed only by the remembered Cafú.
“ Roberto Carlos is an idol for me. A friend that football gave me. I identify with him a lot “, said Dani Alves after matching the record of the legendary left-back and former Real Madrid player. “Being able to match a football history like him is important. May others continue to catch up with us,” he added.
Despite the defeat against Cameroon, the feelings within the team are not bad and they remain convinced that they can achieve the goal for which they came to compete in the Qatar World Cup , which is none other than raising the glass.
For Alves, the experience of having been able to play one more match in a World Cup at his age is something unforgettable, however he assured that He had a bittersweet feeling about the result and indicated that it is a game that invites reflection on what is to come .
In addition to the side of 39 years it is clear that his call was much discussed, and when questioned about it, he points out that he does not pay attention to these issues and ends by saying that not everyone can like him since it has never been that way and Now it won’t change.
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