Uruguay veteran striker Luis Suarez tackles Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira during Brazil’s elimination from the 2024 Copa America at Allegiant Stadium in the United States (USA) on Saturday.
The match ended 0-0 in normal time, after which it was decided a penalty shootout, and the Uruguayans won after two Brazilian players – Eder Militao and Douglas Luiz – failed to convert in the penalty shootout.
Before the match, Pareiras said it was Uruguay’s dream to have a team like Brazil.
“The Uruguayan national team is very good, but if you name it, we have a dream team,” Pereyra said.
However, Pareira’s comments came after Brazil decided to attack the midfielder after being questioned about his comments about the Uruguayan team.
“They have the best midfielders in the world, top players,” Suarez said after the game.
who is the best player in Brazilian football. So imagine how we feel hearing that. “
After the match, Pareira said that he did not insult Suarez or the Uruguayan team.
“I’m just saying I like it better and I think our players are better, if they use it to their advantage, they can do whatever they want,” Pereira said.
Uruguay will now face Colombia in the Copa America 2024 semi-finals.
