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Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL.
Following Brazil‘s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials’ treatment.
In the match held at Allegiant Stadium, the 23-year-old delivered a standout performance. He netted twice to help his side secure a crucial win. This victory left the Seleção with four points, just two points behind Group D leaders Colombia. It also kept them on track for the quarterfinals.
Despite his success on the field, Vinicius’ post-match comments highlighted significant concerns about the overall management of the tournament.
“The Copa America is always difficult because of the pitches, because of the referees—who always go against us—and because of the way CONMEBOL treats people”, Vinicius stated after his man-of-the-match performance. His criticism was not just about the physical state of the pitches. It also touched on perceived biases and mismanagement by the South American Football Confederation.
Vinicius pointed out that complaints often fall on deaf ears, as CONMEBOL dismisses players’ grievances by accusing them of complaining too much. “We can only talk by winning. When we talk, CONMEBOL says we talk too much”, he added. The young star’s words perfectly capture the annoyance that players feel when their problems go unnoticed.
Wider discontent among players and coaches
The star player’s criticism has wider implications, particularly as the United States is set to co-host the 2026 World Cup. The quality of pitches and overall tournament organization during the Copa America serves as a worrying sign for the upcoming World Cup. If these issues are not addressed, they could potentially mar one of the most prestigious sporting events…
Source link : https://worldsoccertalk.com/copa-america/2026-world-cup-woes-vinicius-joins-copa-america-pitch-critics/
Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-06-30 20:39:05
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