Roy Keane’s fury – at Brazil’s celebration: ‘Disrespect’

The fans barely had time to sit down at Stadium 974 in Doha before Brazil began to defeat South Korea in the World Cup Round of 16.

Vinicius Jr. made it 1-0 after seven minutes, shortly after Neymar rolled it 2-0 from the penalty spot and before half an hour Richarlison played on and made it 3-0 for the Copper.

It didn’t end there. In the 36th minute, West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta made it 4-0.

After each goal, some Brazilian stars celebrate with synchronized dances, a new number for each new goal. After the 3-0 goal, even national team captain Tite joined in and waved his fur next to the bench.

Icon posted: “I can’t believe my eyes”

The dances amused the audience, but Roy Keane did not like them. The soccer star, who played for Manchester United for 12 years and won numerous trophies, has lashed out at Brazil’s celebrations.

– I think it’s disrespectful to celebrate every time they score a goal. The first time is fine, but not every time. It’s disrespectful. Even their coach is there. I do not like it, says the Irishman on the British TV channel ITV.

He compares images of Brazil’s celebration to Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of TV4’s hit Let’s Dance.

– I’ve never seen so much dancing. Ken says, I really can’t believe my eyes.

Titi’s response: “The bad guys.”

Union captain Tete responds to criticism.

– Richarlison showed the dance and then I said “If you do it I will do it”, he said and continued:

– But I knew I had to be careful with that. Because there are mean people out there who will say it’s disrespectful from us.

The captain of the national team never wanted to be disrespected.

– I knew there were cameras and I didn’t want to misinterpret. But I wanted to do it (the dance) anyway, because of the joy we felt. Not to be disrespectful, not at all. It’s not that. I have great respect for our opponents.

“was kicked”

Olof Lund took over the Brazilians’ defense during the TV4 broadcast.

– They can ignore what Roy Keane and the others think. There’s clearly a harmony in the group, says Lund – who thinks there may have been different rhythms in England.

– Obviously, there are unwritten rules. You might have gotten kicked in Great Britain if you met Roy Keane, says Lund.

To Roy Keane’s delight (?) there were no more dances in the second half. Brazil broke their rhythm after the first half and won 4-1. Now the Croatian national team is waiting for the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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