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In response to the “arrogance” of the Samurai star.
Matheus Cunha let out a loud scream after Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan in Houston on Monday.
The Manchester United star turned to the Japanese players, gave the number 5 hand gesture and chanted the number of World Cup titles Brazil had won.
Japan put Brazil under huge psychological pressure after they took a one-goal lead in the first half before coach Carlo Ancelotti’s side bounced back with two goals from Casemiro (56th minute) and thenMartinelli (90+6).
The atmosphere before the Brazil-Japan match was influenced to some extent by the statements of both sides. Japanese striker Kento Shiugai, who did not participate in Monday’s match, said in an interview with Kyodo News last week. “Brazil is not what it used to be.”
🚨 TREND. Matheus Kunya to Japanese player Kento Shioga after the match.
“5 WORLD CUP…YOU LITTLE!"
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— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) June 29, 2026
When asked about this statement, national team captain Marquinhos said that he noticed a certain arrogance in the position of the Japanese player.
Matheus Cunha stayed on the field until the 21st minute of the second half, then he was replaced by Martinelli, who scored the winning goal in the last minute.
sportsmanship
According to the website Jalobo Brazil’s Matteus Kunia angered the Japanese fans with his five-point gesture after the final whistle, but he showed another side of himself as he consoled Ao Tanaka, who also plays in the English Premier League and plays for Leeds. He exchanged conversations with his rival and hugged him.
After the final whistle, Mathews Cunha sought out Japan’s Tanaka to console him after a missed chance that could have changed Japan’s game.
The same player who isn’t afraid to tease during the game also teaches a lesson when it’s over. 🥹❤️pic.twitter.com/GP4yGAQ3mk
— Goalsside (@goalsside) June 29, 2026
The samba dancers now await the winner of the Norway-Côte d’Ivoire match to decide their opponent in the next match, scheduled for next Sunday’s round of 16 in New Jersey.
