Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Amidst Brazil's disappointing start to the World Cup, the country's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, made a surprising comment regarding Messi. Impressed by Argentina's victory, he jokingly remarked that the thought of recruiting Messi to play for Brazil had actually crossed his mind. Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener, a match that exposed several weaknesses in the team. In contrast, Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0, with captain Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Lula added that many say Brazil tends to win the World Cup precisely when doubts arise about the team; it remains to be seen if that will happen this time as well.
Meanwhile, Brazil is set to face Haiti in their next match on Friday. Fans are eagerly awaiting Neymar's appearance in the squad for this game. Although he returned to the team after nearly three years, he was unable to play against Morocco due to injury.
Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer, who suffered a calf injury last month, participated in his first training session with the team on Wednesday. As he stepped onto the field for practice, Neymar jokingly asked reporters, "Did you miss me?" However, it is not yet certain exactly when he will take the field in this tournament.