Published 19:43 IST, November 9th 2022

Firmino gets emotional after World Cup snub by Brazil: 'Things didn't go as I dreamt...'

While Brazil's FIFA World Cup squad included most of the prominent names, the biggest surprise was that star Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino was not included.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
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With just over a week remaining for FIFA World Cup 2022 to begin in Qatar, Brazil's he coach anunced ir squ for tournament on vember 8. While squ included most of prominent names, biggest surprise was that star Liverpool forward Roberto Firmi was t included. After being snubbed from national team, Firmi took to his official social media handle and put up an emotional post.

Firmi puts up emotional post after World Cup snub

Taking to his official Instagram account, Roberto Firmi wrote in Portuguese, "Passing by to say thank you for all lovely messs. World Cup is a dream for every player and with me, it wouldn't be any different. Yesterday things didn't go way I imagined or dreamed for my life but I can look back and have a grateful heart for God that he has alrey allowed me to live that dream as well as so many ors."

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His emotional post ded, "I take this opportunity here to pay my respect and congratulate all summoned. It was, is, and will always be an hour to defend my country, especially with gift Lord gave me. I stay here confident that God has best for me."

post has received wide appreciation from t only his Liverpool teammates but also his fans as seen in replies below.

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Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2022 squ

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)

Defenders: Dani Alves ( club), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Eder Milito (Real Mrid), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus).

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Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Fred (Manchester United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Bru Guimares (Newcastle), Lucas Paquet (West Ham), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo).

Forwards: Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Vinicius Jr. (Real Mrid), Richarlison (Tottenham), Raphinha (Barcelona), Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Pedro (Flamengo), Rodrygo (Real Mrid). 

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Brazil's FIFA World Cup schedule

Match

Fixture Date & Time

Location

1

Brazil vs Serbia 12:30 AM IST on vember 25

Lusail Stium

2 Brazil vs Switzerland 9:30 PM IST on vember 28

Stium 974

3 Cameroon vs Brazil 12:30 AM IST on December 3

Lusail Stium

19:43 IST, November 9th 2022