Brazil's 'sinner' against Japan speaks out

Fabricio Bruno was at the center of a storm of criticism after two mistakes led to a loss against Japan.

In the 51st minute, Cruzeiro player Fabricio Bruno misplaced a pass in the penalty area, giving Minamino the chance to equalize for Japan. Less than 10 minutes later, his unsuccessful attempt to clear the ball sent it flying back into his own net.

In the post-match interview area, Fabrício Bruno did not shirk responsibility. He admitted his mistake and apologized to the fans: “I made a mistake, and I apologize to the Brazilian people. But one move does not define who I am as a player.”

The 28-year-old midfielder believes that football is full of mistakes, and the important thing is to get up from the fall. He said that making mistakes is “something that only happens to people who are actually on the pitch”, and affirmed that he will stay strong to look for new opportunities.

When asked if this mistake would cost him his place in Ancelotti's plans, Fabricio Bruno responded strongly: "The World Cup is still far away. One match or one move cannot define me. I just hope people don't be cowardly and crucify me for an unfortunate mistake."

Despite his mistakes, the defender said Brazil’s first half still showed many positives. “This will be a valuable lesson, to take the good things from this match forward,” he said.

Statistically, Fabrício Bruno started all four of Brazil’s games in 2025, completing 95% of his passes, but also made two serious defensive errors. Against Japan, he received a Sofascore rating of 6.5 – a number that reflected a night to forget in the yellow-green jersey.

Source: https://znews.vn/toi-do-cua-tuyen-brazil-truoc-nhat-ban-len-tieng-post1593803.html