Brazil seeks respect if players dance after World Cup goal

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Brazil coach Tite pleaded for “respect” if his players celebrate goals at the World Cup by dancing.

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Forward Raphinha revealed earlier this week that the team has prepared dances “up to the tenth goal” ahead of Brazil’s debut against Serbia on Thursday.

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Fellow forward Vinícius Júnior was criticized in Spain for dancing after his goals with Real Madrid this season.

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“It’s not making fun of anyone - no way whatsoever” Tite said Wednesday.

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This is one of our characteristics and we have to do it naturally wherever we may be.

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Just like we respect all other cultures, like we respect the Arab culture, the culture of other countries, please respect ours.

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Brazil is expecting a lot of goals to celebrate with so many capable forwards: Neymar, Rodrygo, Richarlison, Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Pedro join Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior in the 26-man squad.

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“We must respect the way we are. It is happiness,” Tite said through an interpreter. “There are moments when we can have fun.

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“Each one translates it into their own way, and our way is to do it like that – dancing. Respecting our rivals, yes, but we must respect ourselves.”

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