Manchester United Defender Breaks Down in Uncontrollable Tears After Brazil World Cup Selection

Manchester United Defender Breaks Down in Uncontrollable Tears After Brazil World Cup Selection

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • Alex Telles has been named in Brazil's final 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar
  • The Manchester United defender, currently on loan at Sevilla received the news of his selection by breaking down to tears
  • Brazil have been drawn in Group G of the World Cup alongside Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon

Manchester United left-back Alex Telles could not hold back his tears after he was named in Brazil's final squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

The player currently on loan at Sevilla watched the announcement of the squad with his pregnant wife.

In a video posted on social media, Telles shed tears of joy as he kissed his unborn baby before going on to celebrate the moment with his partner.

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Alex Telles has celebrated his World Cup invite with his wife in an emotional manner. Credit: @AT13Oficial
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"Yeah… I never imagined arriving that day and not knowing what to write. Only one thing I feel and can say to those who have a dream. Never let someone say you can't do it. Go after what you want most in life. TU CONSEGUE.VAMOS BRASIL," wrote Telles in Twitter.

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Telles is one of the lateral defenders coach Tite is counting on at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Brazil are the first nation to announce their final squad for the Munidial despite 12 days remaining for the competition to begin.

The five-time world champions are in search of a sixth triumph and head to Qatar as the favourites to win the World Cup.

Brazil have been paired alongside Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.

Neymar's son reacts to PSG star's World Cup selection

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Neymar's son was his biggest cheerleader during the announcement of Brazil's final squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

The Paris Saint Germain forward and his son watched the presentation of the World Cup team together at their base in France.

And in a video posted on social media, the footballer's son appears to give his father a fist bump in show of excitement following the PSG star's inclusion to the Brazil squad.

Richarlison celebrates World Cup selection with family

Richarlison broke down to tears of joy after hearing his name in the final 26-man squad of Brazil for the World Cup in Qatar.

Having played a role in the qualifiers under coach Tite, the Tottenham star was unsure of his position in the star-studded Brazilian team.

However, his consistent goal scoring form in the Yellow and Blue jersey of Brazil has earned him a place in the squad.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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