On November 19, Brazilian captain Marquinhos publicly pleaded with fans to continue supporting the national team and not to give up on the Samba Army due to temporary difficulties.
Marquinhos appealed to the fans: “Please don’t abandon the Brazilian team! This is my third World Cup journey, and I can assure you that every player selected for the Brazilian national team comes here with immense pride, belief, hope, and dignity. For me, every time I am called up to the Brazilian team, a sense of pride wells up inside me. Every player in our squad is proud to wear the yellow shirt of Brazil!”
Marquinhos continued: “I know many people are following and supporting the Brazilian team. When I see the children welcoming us at the hotel entrance, their eyes are filled with belief. Please never lose this passion; we will also fight for the glory of Brazilian football.”
Currently, in the South American World Cup qualifiers, Brazil is in 4th place with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 17 points.