Poor Performance of the Brazilian Male Football Team
The poor performance of the Brazilian male football team at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where they have accumulated two scoreless draws against South Africa and Iraq in Group A, has resulted in all the criticism falling on the star of FC Barcelona, Neymar. In fact, fans are calling for the '10' shirt to be worn by Marta from the women's football instead of 'Ney'.
A Fan's Protest
A young fan named Bernardo expressed his annoyance in a very peculiar way. Bernardo did not hesitate: he crossed out Neymar's name on his Brazilian national team jersey and handwrote "Marta" with a marker, the name of one of the best players in the world.
"She deserves that shirt more than Neymar"
"She deserves that shirt much more than Neymar," said Bernardo, who has become a symbol of the pride Brazilian fans feel for their women's football team. Additionally, Bernardo's jersey has become a phenomenon in Brazil, and many fans have decided to join this trend.
"I crossed out Neymar's name before leaving home"
"I crossed out Neymar's name on my shirt before leaving home. After the last match, I was bitter," said Joao Bosco, 46, in statements to the news portal "Globoesporte." Bosco's attitude reflects the indignation that many fans feel towards the performance of the men's national team.
Impatient Fans Call for Marta
Not only was there a demonstration through attire, but when Brazil drew with Iraq, supporters of the 'canarinha' lost patience and chanted for the presence of the heroine of Brazilian football: "Marta, Marta!"
Boos against Neymar and His Colleagues
Boos against Neymar and his colleagues intensified to the point where Olympic coach Rogerio Micale had to come forward and defend his players. "If we don't respect our stars, then they won't want to be with us. Neymar wanted to be with the national team," the coach recalled.
Criticism if Brazil Doesn't Win
Undoubtedly, if the Brazilian male football team does not win against Denmark in Group A today (8:00 p.m. Peruvian time), criticism and boos will become a daily occurrence in Brazil. It is worth remembering that Brazil aims to win the gold medal in football, the only title missing from their showcases.
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