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Ronaldo sees bright future for Brazil after victory over Scotland
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Ronaldo sees bright future for Brazil after victory over Scotland

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in Miami, with Vinícius Júnior scoring a hat-trick and strengthening belief in the team's World Cup potential.
  • Brazilian football legend Ronaldo attended the match, expressing optimism and suggesting a desire to face Sweden in the next round.
  • The return of Neymar as a substitute and the team's solid defense against Scotland have boosted fan confidence, despite a disallowed goal for Vinícius Júnior.

Vinícius Júnior delivered a dazzling performance as Brazil dominated Scotland 3-0 in Miami, securing their group's top spot and fueling hopes for a deep World Cup run. Football legend Ronaldo, present as a guest of honor, shared the optimism surrounding the team's current form.

It feels very good now.

— RonaldoThe football legend expressed his positive feelings after Brazil's victory.

"It feels very good now," Ronaldo told DN. He added, "We'll see who we play in the round of 16. I'd like us to play Sweden." Brazil's last World Cup triumph was in 2002, a tournament where Ronaldo scored twice in the final.

The return of star player Neymar in the 76th minute, after a lengthy absence due to injury, was seen by many Brazilian supporters as another sign of the team nearing full strength. "Neymar doesn't have 90 minutes in him, but he can be a good substitute. He will trouble opponents who will have to assign players to mark him," said supporter Matheus Santos, 37, from São Paulo. Santos believes Neymar also brings a psychological boost, spreading joy and mobilizing the nation.

We'll see who we play in the round of 16. I'd like us to play Sweden.

— RonaldoRonaldo shared his thoughts on potential future opponents in the World Cup.

Despite the convincing win, some Brazilian fans expressed disappointment with the Mexican referee who disallowed Vinícius Júnior's 21st-minute goal. "Viní did nothing wrong. He didn't seek contact. It should have been a goal," said Santos. Since Carlo Ancelotti took over as coach, Vinícius Júnior has scored six goals and received the most playing time among forwards. "Viní has stepped up and become the star we needed. He's taking more and more space and showing he's in good form," noted Marcelo Smigol, a prominent Brazilian football reporter for Lance.

Neymar doesn't have 90 minutes in him, but he can be a good substitute. He will trouble opponents who will have to assign players to mark him.

— Matheus SantosA supporter commented on Neymar's potential role in the team.

However, Smigol is less convinced about Neymar's impact. "In this team, Neymar plays a supporting role. He can take corners and free kicks. Nothing more. He is so fragile that if anything touches him, he falls," Smigol commented. The crowd erupted when Vinícius Júnior was substituted to make way for Neymar's long-awaited debut after nearly three years, a moment that underscored the mixed feelings surrounding the team's star-studded lineup.

Neymar spreads joy. He will mobilize Brazil now.

— Matheus SantosThe supporter discussed Neymar's psychological impact on the team and fans.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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