Was Brazil’s dancing too much? After a huge win over South Korea, Brazil’s players and coach celebrated in an unusual way: dancing.
Anger over 'arrogant' Brazil's dance moves
Was Brazil's dancing too much? After a huge win over South Korea, Brazil's players and coach celebrated in an unusual way: dancing.
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The Brazilian football team had lots of reasons to celebrate. They had beaten South Korea 4 -1 in the World Cup. They were heading into the quarter-finals. So they decided to dance.
The Brazil team danced after the first goal. Then after the second, and the third and the fourth. Even their manager, Tite, joined in.
But one commentatorSomeone who shares their thoughts on something (e.g. a football match). and former football, Roy Keane, thought it was too much. "I think it's disrespectful dancing like that every time they score," he said. "Even their manager gets involved, I don't like it.
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But Tite, Brazil's dancing manager, strongly disagreed. He said he was simply trying to show he was happy for the team, who had rehearsed the dance in advance.
"There are always people who are evil who will say that it's disrespectful," he said. "It was not to look down on our opponents."
The fans in the stadium seemed to enjoy the dancing, too. And Richarlison, Brazil's football star, comforted one of the South Korean players after the match.
Was Brazil's dancing too much?
Yes! You should always respect how your opponents feel. Brazil's celebrations went too far.
No! We are used to dramatic celebrations in football. Dancing is harmless and fun for everyone.
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Anger over ‘arrogant’ Brazil’s dance moves
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Commentator - Someone who shares their thoughts on something (e.g. a football match).