Brazil president Lula da Silva has made a bold case for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and others to be omitted from the national team.
Vinicius Jr is absent from the current squad, for their October qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, due to an injury picked up for Los Blancos.
His decision not to travel was met with some criticism despite his club having a strong case for omission.
Brazil secured a 2-1 win away in Chile in midweek, with home-based duo Luiz Henrique and Igor Jesus on target, to secure a crucial victory in Santiago,
Lula offered his view on more players plying their trade in Brazil being given a chance with the Samba Boys as opposed to Europe-based stars.
“Those who are abroad are no better than those who are here”, as per quotes from Diario Sport.
“There are no Garrinchas or Romarios playing in Europe, only young players, who are not yet stars.
“In Brazil there are good players of the same quality, so give opportunities to those who are here.”
Brazil wrap up the October international window with a home clash against Peru on October 16 in Brasilia.
That is followed by two further games in November up against Venezuela and Uruguay.
Kobbyrich123
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Mbappe, Militao and Vini Jr all faking injured just to play for real Madrid we all know that and president have a right to omit them fr
what is wrong with this Brazil 🇧🇷 people vini come you said he is not scoring🤫 he didn’t come too you blaming him again 👌but moreover Real Madrid is bigger than any national team 🤪🤪🤪
Thatoneguy
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
You sir are delusional
jucbcknopu
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nice
Yonlnpst
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Real Madrid is bigger than the any national team, understand that
Hala Manchester City 👌😜
Sacadopsyz
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
u hav something special in the head
kazcdilrtu
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Real Madrid is bigger than the any national team, understand that
fizacknuy
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all countries which won World cup ,if it was local players no world cup like recent Argentina,France all players play abroad so I don't understand this
Tueabkmnrz
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you don't have to bet, he will be available even for ceta game, it's the first, follow by the UCL match before beating Barcelona, Brazil president don't have sense that's why he's talking rubbish.
Your father have senses that’s why you’re insulting an old man.. stupid human being
ruhabeikls
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the president is right 👍 I'm saying the same thing for a long time now ... look at all the success Brazil had in the pass and see ..these boys in Europe only play their full potential for their clubs
especially vini
famcdisuz
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I think he is right
That was the case back in the days and Brazil wasn't like this..they were unstoppable with most local players in those days This Brazil team..European style football they playing that's why him said it..me understand where he's coming from and where he want to go..who use to watch Brazil team from the 80s will understand the man 👨
nauikmosy
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So he wanted Vinicius Jr to play with an injury?
No. He wants that joker not to play. 😂
FootballGoat1
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😭
Netacikpt
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These players have a contract with the club and not country..they are employees to their clubs…and why do you think the home base players are still playing in Brazil ?? When the big clubs knocks,they will all pack their bags and leave Brazil asap. Can any country offer to pay 10million to a player for representing them ???
OFFICIAL88
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So he wanted Vinicius Jr to play with an injury?
paoaknouz
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I think he is right
DavidMirekuSeanedzu
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
What do you want Mbappe to do for France again…learn how to talk
Bibbcdsyz
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most of these Europe based players are not committed to their national teams; so the president is right. take Vinicius for Example, he deliberately stayed away only to play for Madrid. The same with Mbape and others. I bet, Vinicius will be available for El Classico
you don't have to bet, he will be available even for ceta game, it's the first, follow by the UCL match before beating Barcelona, Brazil president don't have sense that's why he's talking rubbish.
Tuyemnosyz
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vini
jhkr
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
just like Yamal has faked it to withdraw
Lomablmprt
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so Mr Ronaldinho is right?
pium
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If Brazil lost that game vs Chile they sat outside WC qualification. 😳 So I hope Vini wasn’t faking it.
tazabeuz
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
Keep quiet if u don’t know what to say! If those players get serious injured at their countries their clubs will sell them or kick them out will their president pay them! Nonsense
Febbdemp
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most of these Europe based players are not committed to their national teams; so the president is right. take Vinicius for Example, he deliberately stayed away only to play for Madrid. The same with Mbape and others. I bet, Vinicius will be available for El Classico
he will be fine by then
SyedZabir
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bro you don't understand why the B president says that, its because your so call professional players like Vini, Mbappe and many others didn't have the compassion to play 4 country,they faked injury just to give their all on clubs.. ...Actually loosing with those local players who are playing with passion and love for his own country gives more happiness and satisfaction thats why he says like that 100% valid
Lowaelprty
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he's a politician for haven sake he must stop interfering on football matters or he must leave his position en become Brazil coach because it seems he knows better than the coach
he is a politician and also a normal human.
Ziwblptuy
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vini Jr
bepbdntuy
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so Brazil will never win WC again
Uncle200
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It's about who fills your pockets
membdiorz
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is sad 😭😭😭 you and the Brazilian president don't know nothing
Prouve him wrong them
Saccklmotu
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most of these Europe based players are not committed to their national teams; so the president is right. take Vinicius for Example, he deliberately stayed away only to play for Madrid. The same with Mbape and others. I bet, Vinicius will be available for El Classico
Remember if Vinicius was playing in that Brazil seria A no one will even know him. You can say your rubbish Vini jr doesn’t give a fuck about you
Zucbknpy
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most of these Europe based players are not committed to their national teams; so the president is right. take Vinicius for Example, he deliberately stayed away only to play for Madrid. The same with Mbape and others. I bet, Vinicius will be available for El Classico
Botbciklr
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the president is right 👍 I'm saying the same thing for a long time now ... look at all the success Brazil had in the pass and see ..these boys in Europe only play their full potential for their clubs
Dohalmnotu
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he's a politician for haven sake he must stop interfering on football matters or he must leave his position en become Brazil coach because it seems he knows better than the coach
ChoolweTwambo
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his not wrong though sometimes it's good to give other players a chance they can surprise you a lot with what they can do
miobeirs
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Many people's misunderstood his comment but he is 💯 percent correct.. give local players chance they will play with passion
Hey Mr Man let the remove his mouth in these beautiful game and concentrate how to develop the country rather than taking rubbish
Hjorth
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It doesn't work that way sir. You will turn Brazil into an academy for breeding players. Clubs are going to come for them once they have good games at the national team. National teams are breeding grounds for Clubs.
miobeirs
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Mbappe, Militao and Vini Jr all faking injured just to play for real Madrid we all know that and president have a right to omit them fr
is sad 😭😭😭 you and the Brazilian president don't know nothing
Nouadinrsy
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Mbappe, Militao and Vini Jr all faking injured just to play for real Madrid we all know that and president have a right to omit them fr
Leoiknrsuz
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How much does the B President know about professional football. will a local Brazilian team be of the same Calibre I wonder. Leaving out players who have conquered Europe like the Vini, velvered and others... well we shall see to witness..
WESTAFRICAN22
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Many people's misunderstood his comment but he is 💯 percent correct.. give local players chance they will play with passion