The dances of Brazilian players when it comes to celebrating goals are getting the world talking. The most egregious case occurred in Paulo Bento’s triumph against South Korea, where even coach Tite danced. To some, like Roy Keane, they are a disrespect to opponents. But the Canarian players guarantee that they will keep on dancing. And they even rehearsed a choreography for Friday’s game against Croatia.
“I’ve never seen so many dances. I can’t believe what I’m seeing. I don’t like this. People say it’s part of the Brazilian culture, but I think it’s a lack of respect for the opponent. There were four goals and they all did it,” former Ireland international Roy Keane said in commentary to ITV. A view also shared by Scots former Benfica coach Graeme Souness: “It’s only a matter of time before someone settles on a of those players pours.”
The responses were not long in coming. “The problem is those who don’t like it, we keep doing it,” replied Raphinha, who had already revealed before the World Cup that Brazil already had more than ten rehearsed dances to celebrate.
“Dance symbolizes the joy of scoring a goal. We don’t do it to disrespect the opponent. It’s our moment, we score a goal and Brazil celebrates. If he [Roy Keane] doesn’t like it, its problem. We will continue to celebrate,” Brazil international Paquetá assured.
Alexis Lalas, former international of the USA, and Luís Castro, Portuguese coach of Botafogo, also threw themselves at Roy Keane. “Someone who questions the dance of Brazilian players… I’m sorry for the life he leads, it’s because he has no joy, no love, no passion,” Lalas replied. “He doesn’t know the culture of Brazilian football. He was arrogant. We all know that this is not disrespectful to anyone,” said Luís Castro.
Striker Richarlison, who has already scored three goals in this World Cup, has a special ritual called “Dance of the Pigeon”, a song created by MC Faísca that has accompanied him in celebrating goals for several years (this was the one that Brazilian coach Tite danced in the game against South Korea, on the bench, surrounded by players).
In addition to this particular dance by Richarlison, players then resort to other pre-selected choreographies. This was the case of Vinícius Júnior, who scored against South Korea, who danced the “Pagodão do Birimbola” with some colleagues, including Neymar.
The songs are chosen, but the choreography is not chosen until then. And apparently one is already prepared for the duel with Croatia.
Source: DN
