Manchester United great Roy Keane has been criticised by West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, Barcelona's Raphinha and national team coach Tite, after he claimed Brazil's celebration against South Korea was "disrespecting the opposition".
The South American side scored four goals inside the first-half during their round of 16 victory on Monday night. Goals from Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison and Paqueta will now see them take on Croatia in the quarter-finals.
Every time the ball hit the back of the net, the Brazil squad celebrated with a choreographed dance routine, with their coach Tite even joining in after the third goal.
Yet Keane was far from pleased with what he was watching, as he lambasted the Selecao squad for what he saw as disrespectful behaviour.
"I don't like this," he said on ITV Sport. "People say it's their culture. But I think that's really disrespecting the opposition. It's four goals, and they are doing it every time.
"I don't mind so much the first jig, it's the one after that, and the manager getting involved. I'm not happy about it. I don't think it's good at all.
"I can't believe what I'm watching, I can't believe what I'm watching, it's like watching Strictly [Come Dancing]."
Paqueta has now hit back at the former United captain, as he told Brazilian media (via Metro ): "The dance is a representation of our joy after scoring a goal. We don’t do it to disrespect anyone, we don’t do it in front of our opponents.
"We all get together to celebrate. If they don’t like it, there’s not much to say. We’ll keep scoring goals and keep dancing. This is a group that is happy to score, to get the victory and the goals."
Barcelona star Raphinha also took aim at Keane, as he said they have no plans to stop dancing after they score anytime soon
He said: "The problem is with those who don’t like it, because we’ll keep doing it. Dance symbolises the joy of scoring a goal. We don’t do it to disrespect, we don’t go in front of the opponent, we get together and everyone celebrates, it’s our moment, Brazil is celebrating. If they don’t like it, I don’t have much to say to them, we will continue."
Tite also had his say in the wake of Keane's comments, as he claimed that there was nothing to read into apart from the players celebrating a goal.
"There is no interpretation [of the celebrations] other than happiness at the goal, happiness for the team and happiness for the performance," he said.
"There was no disrespect for the opposition nor towards [South Korea coach] Paulo Bento, for whom I have a lot of respect. We try to adapt to the characteristics of the players. They are very young and I try to adapt a bit to their language, and part of their language is dancing."
The Brazil squad are not the only ones who took issue with Keane, as the former United midfielder also found himself in the firing line of local media.
Brazilian TV channel TNT Sports wrote on Twitter: "HELLO, ROY KEANE! DON'T LIKE THE DANCES? BITE YOUR BACK! THIS HERE IS BRAZIL! See if you can do something like that! Even Tite will dance here! Like it or not."
Luis Castro, the head coach of Brazilian Serie A club Botafogo, also hit back at Keane, as he told Brazilian broadcaster Globo's sportv (via the MailOnline ): "Roy Keane doesn't understand the culture of Brazilian football. He doesn't understand the Brazilian team. So, he speaks in an inelegant way due to what happened today.
"We all know that's not disrespectful to anyone. Celebrating players is no disrespect to anyone. What shows there is a great union between coach and players. And a set of synergies that can catapult a team to great achievements."
All eyes will certainly be on the former United man when Brazil take on Croatia on Friday, December 9.
Moebckmst
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bloody English players and their narrow thinking
Ranbcklpsz
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england will never won wc
hikbilmsyz
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Where was this Roy Keane when South African Players Danced in their opening world cup game when they scored the 1st goal.... Hey Roy i bet ur playing days are Loooooong gone just let the Young guys enjoy themlves its their time now.
Donbekosy
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OH!! you don't want people to dance right?? Okay, I don't want you as a pundit it's an insult to me.
Zocairsz
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The dances and sticking tongues out was rude and disgusting. I agree with Roy Keane.
Let them enjoy however they want to iiiiiish
Akindele_dejavu
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Keane thought its EPL 🤣🤣🤣
Graphics100
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The beautiful moment of football 🔥♥️
Real_HEAVEN1
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Roy keane is a sadist he needs to be kaned
natacknst
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so if u score more than 3 goal u should not celebrate?
dopemanny
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what has Ronaldo got to do with this article??
Don’t sweat over it. Too many sick people online
U.S.A8806339
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Ronaldo benched I think he has reach a stage where he don’t care anymore about teams and people it’s just him self
I instituted that in the article because I wanted to !!
GunneR404
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Ronaldo benched I think he has reach a stage where he don’t care anymore about teams and people it’s just him self
what has Ronaldo got to do with this article??
Wizardd
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the uncultured European tell about other's culture.
U.S.A8806339
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Ronaldo benched I think he has reach a stage where he don’t care anymore about teams and people it’s just him self
Cuebckoptz
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The dances and sticking tongues out was rude and disgusting. I agree with Roy Keane.
zaoabnrz
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has Keane ever played WC final games.kkkk and did he ever win.kkk
leaksyd
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Roy Keane is probably taking a nap at the moment this article was published 😂😂
Dopabcklpy
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Roy keen is an ignorant jealous has-been who still pines after the good old days, wat a wanker
Bigfan193
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English pundits makes punditry annoying because English players can celebrate any how they deem fit and Brazil players cannot do what they want??
Caheopst
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The English pundits like criticising a lot of things about others. Before playing France, they think that they already win the game. But I think it's better they start packing there bags and go home.
suwcdeot
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Brazil didn't dance when Germany defeated them 7-1. Maybe Brazil should save their dance for Final victory. Just sayin'...
You dance for scoring goals, NOT for conceeding goals - simple logic🤷🏼♂️
Stickle
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nobody dances when they lost....try and use your brain before making a comment....🤣
Nobody should dance until they win it all. Don't disrespect your opponents and don't jinx your chances. Karma will catch up to Brazil.
Jozdkopuyz
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Brazil didn't dance when Germany defeated them 7-1. Maybe Brazil should save their dance for Final victory. Just sayin'...
nobody dances when they lost....try and use your brain before making a comment....🤣
Bodabekpst
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the English media is the most noisy news outlets across the planet. they believe that they know it all and can do it all. let's see where England ends, then we will know the difference between Brazilian football and English microphones
Thunderbolt07
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Roy Kean is just a racist hiding behind moral values. for this reason i hooe brazil meet with England so that history 2002 repeats itself
smallbudu
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don't blame you you have free media so you talk allot
leyaklouy
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England are lucky the Will be eliminated before meeting Brazil
Sosst
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White people have no rhythm,they cant dance🤣🤣🤣so i get why roy is crying🤣🤣🤣
Stickle
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Brazil didn't dance when Germany defeated them 7-1. Maybe Brazil should save their dance for Final victory. Just sayin'...
bakbinot
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Nothing just attention sacker..
Yucbeimpuz
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Roy Keane twice before you say anything they dance out of joy there's nothing about disrespecting they could have even score more goals
Pizabcoptz
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bloody English players and their narrow thinking
Josua_TE
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Man U former players talks too much
exactly.
BrodaU
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The irony is it is coming from Roy Keane ladies and gentleman 😂 who used to foul players to injure them, kick & fight with the fans , lol .
MikaelGuerrero
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who is roy...never heard of him....is he a Illegal child..by any chance??
nah he just useless sperm
howbcsuz
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Roy you can only dictate to your kids.
suhaprtuyz
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Roy Keane knows to criticize only
cidcelmo
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I'm getting sick of these pundits, as I Argentina fans. any team is free to celebrate how they want once they not celebrating no form of LGBT nonsense.
the_Profe55or
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Whoever doesn't like the Samba is a RACIST,.. but as for Roy Keane? he's among the LEAST INSIGNIFICANT FIGURES! 🖕🤨🖕
Sehaklmpru
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let him dance if he can
zacklops
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this is how Roy Keane want every team to celebrate in world cup 😂
Sunabdel
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Bitter old goat who never has anything good to say - looking for attention and nothing more
SAIFMAHE
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Roy keane is a foul player
bbs
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WOW! Amazing response from the Brazilians👏well, I think Roy Keane should find another team to analyse
papabrains
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What's the big deal in dancing after scoring a goal? That's the way they've decided to portray themselves & that's their unique style; they're obliged to as well🥰🥰🥰
NaholRaj
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who is roy...never heard of him....is he a Illegal child..by any chance??
Savekeb123
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You don't have to respect the opposition in such a serious game.
rowdyawsome
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Brazil keep up the good work. You're really entertainment football fans
ICONIcCLUB
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Man U former players talks too much
Kukbknpt
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Roy kean shut up