Brazil coach Dorival Junior mentioned the nationwide group and gamers have been going by way of a “difficult time” coming to phrases with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves.
The Brazilian group and nationwide federation had been criticised for his or her silence regarding the circumstances of striker Robinho and full-again Alves, each aged 40.
Robinho has begun a 9-12 months sentence in Brazil for participating in a gang rape in Italy in 2013, whereas Alves obtained a 4-and-a-half-12 months conviction for raping a younger lady in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.
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“As coach of the national team, I have an obligation to speak out,” Dorival mentioned forward of Saturday’s worldwide pleasant in opposition to England in Wembley.
“First, I think it’s a very delicate situation. I think of the families and especially the victims affected by these cases which occur every day in our country and around the world.”
Dorival, who took over the 5-time world champions in January, mentioned the state of affairs of Robinho whom he coached at Brazilian membership Santos was significantly painful for him.
“If it has been proven that there was any crime, he must be punished even if it hurts my heart to say this about a person with whom I have always had an exceptional relationship,” added the 61-12 months-outdated.
“I didn’t have the opportunity to work with Daniel, but we all know his story within football. It’s a difficult time for all of us to express ourselves in these situations.”
Dorvial added: “But I care much more for the victims, for the families.
“I know how painful it must have been for each of them. What I can do is help them with prayers, nothing more.”
In a press release on Friday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) described the circumstances as “shameful”, expressing its help for “the victims of the two brutal crimes committed by former players”.
CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues added that in an setting the place “machismo reigns”, males should “fight not only sexual violence but all kinds of violence”.
Brazil full-again Danilo, who will captain the nationwide aspect in opposition to England, referred to as on the soccer authorities to boost consciousness amongst younger gamers, to place themselves “in women’s shoes in a more empathetic way”.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
