As Andy drove to the training base, the exotic scenery outside the car window was breathtaking!
Along the beach road, many people dressed in simple cloth clothing gathered together and danced enthusiastically.
Most of the onlookers had smiles on their faces.
I don't know if it's because she's naturally cheerful or because she has a high happiness index in life.
After turning the corner, the famous Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain stands out in the distance!
Just last year it was named Brazil's best tourist destination.
After a nearly 40-minute drive, we finally arrived at our destination!
Andy was led by staff to the training ground as soon as he got out of the car.
All members of the team competing in the World Cup qualifiers are currently undergoing intensive training!
Standing on the sidelines was a middle-aged man of average height, who was clearly the national team coach, Dunga.
His real name was Carlos Caetano Bredorn Verri; Dunga was just his nickname.
Former Brazilian professional football player, who played as a defensive midfielder.
He won an Olympic silver medal, a World Cup gold medal, a silver medal, two Copa America titles, and a Fed Cup title.
He made 91 appearances for the Brazilian national team, scoring 6 goals!
After transitioning to coaching, he led the national team to win the 2007 Copa America and the 2009 Confederations Cup.
And the bronze medal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
With such results, he can keep all the current Brazilian players in his place!
"Hello Coach, I'm Andy."
"Okay, you stay on the sidelines and watch for now.I'll talk to you after training is over."
Dunga's attitude was neutral, neither distant nor intimate.
Andy nodded, sat down, and looked out over the crowd.
Neymar is undoubtedly the most dazzling one!
Beside him was Douglas Costa, whom he had recently played against.
Willian of Chelsea, Coutinho of Liverpool, Fernandinho of Manchester City, Felipe of Atletico Madrid, Alves of Barcelona, David Luiz of Paris Saint-Germain.
And there's Augusto from the Chinese Super League!
Basically, each player has their own unique reputation!
I just don't know what kind of chemical reaction will occur when they're put together.
After training, Dunga gave a few comments and then dismissed the team.
Take Andy to the office.
The conversation consisted of routine topics, except that Dunga specifically pointed out three points.
First, he is about to step down as head coach of the national Olympic team, so Andy's participation in the Olympics is not under his jurisdiction.
Secondly, if Andy wants to be selected for the national team, he must produce corresponding results.
Third, Dunga doesn't show any favoritism.Before the final confirmation of the Copa America Centenario roster, he hopes Andy can win a championship at the club level.
As Neymar walked out of the building, he stood at the entrance with an expectant look on his face.
"Hey bro, how's it going?When are you going to join?"
"Perhaps.next time?"
Andy was also a little confused about Dunga's tactics.
One thing is certain: Neymar will be playing alongside him at the Olympics as an over-age player!
"Let's not talk about this anymore, everyone is waiting for you at the restaurant."
Through Neymar's introduction, Andy finally got to know the senior members of the national team.
At first, everyone was a little reserved.
But as the older guys started talking about gossip from their respective leagues, the atmosphere gradually heated up!
Especially Alves!
The topic shifted to women!
A bunch of old men started making comments and criticisms!
Andy listened quietly to their conversation, unsure whether it was genuine or just them putting on an act.
But he was certain!
Alves' claim that he spent the night with a Chilean model is absolutely false!
I wonder how Second Master will face everyone after that incident?
(One morning in the future, surveillance footage shows Alves spending 47 seconds with a woman in a bathroom.He was arrested and imprisoned for rape two weeks later.)
In the evening, Andy left the base and went to stay at the estate 5 kilometers away.
The manor was arranged in advance by her mother, Flora.
Before leaving the base, Andy went to Neymar's room.
I witnessed the bet between Suarez and Neymar right there!
Both players will captain their respective teams in the match the day after tomorrow, and the loser will have to treat the other to Barcelona's famous steak burger.
Andy took out his phone and searched, only to find that this match was actually Suarez's return game after being suspended for biting!
He and Cavani will definitely cause trouble for Brazil's defense!
On the evening of March 25, the Maracanã Stadium was brightly lit under the night sky!
In the fifth round of the South American World Cup qualifiers, Brazil will host Uruguay!
After the first four rounds of matches, Brazil is currently fifth in the standings with 7 points.
Uruguay, on the other hand, is currently in second place in the standings with 9 points!
In the last round, they defeated the newly crowned Copa America champions Chile at home, which greatly boosted their morale!
However, in history, Brazil has never lost to Uruguay at home.
Andy enjoyed the entire private room all to himself!
The DJ at the event kept reading out the starting lineup.
As previously predicted, they are all top players from their respective leagues.
Neymar is at the very front!
Behind him were Augusto, Willian, and Douglas Costa.
Fernandinho and Gustavo anchored the midfield.
The four center-backs are Alves, Miranda, David Luiz, and Felipe.
The goalkeeper is Alisson.
It only took 30 seconds to get going!
Willian crosses from the wing!
Fernandinho missed a shot at the near post.
Costa tapped in the ball at the far post!
Brazil gets off to a dream start!
Andy was also shocked by this scene!
That cross was absolutely brilliant!
This leak, in particular, is just too much!
It's purely a display of the player's individual ability!
Five minutes later, Alves chipped a pass from the edge of the penalty area.
Neymar makes a run forward and follows up with a shot!
The ball hit the side netting!
Brazil has completely taken the initiative!
Uruguayan players have been slow to get into form.
"Aren't you going to put the shovel down yet?"
"Support him!"
If there were any outsiders present, they would be very surprised.
Because Andy is cheering for Uruguay.
In the 20th minute, Costa delivered a brilliant pass!
Neymar makes a run and shoots from a tight angle!
The ball was saved by goalkeeper Muslera.
Four minutes later, Neymar drew multiple defenders before making a through pass!
Pereira went down to intercept but failed!
Augusto received the ball, dribbled past Muslera, and scored!
Brazil leads 2-0!
That's too easy!
Neymar is on fire!
Passing by someone is like crossing the street!
Andy was so excited watching that he wished he could go up and try it himself.
Uruguay quickly adjusted their mindset!
In the 30th minute, Pereira crossed the ball!
Sanchez headed the ball back.
Cavani volleys!
Alisson could only watch the ball helplessly!
Uruguay has pulled one back!
"Damn!He actually managed to kick me?"
"Isn't this like picking the sesame seeds and forgetting the watermelon?"
Andy sighed.
Brazil's defense is truly fragile!
No wonder Germany beat us 7-1 in 2014!
No one can act as a pillar of stability!
They look impressive, but they're all just paper tigers!
After pulling one back, Uruguay completely changed their playing style to close-marking and defensive tactics!
Brazil has completely lost its soul!
They could only keep passing the ball around the edge of the penalty area, looking for opportunities.
Until halftime!