Cameras caught Tottenham forward, Richarlison, in tears on Brazil’s bench after the former Everton star failed to score during their World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on Friday.
The South American giants defeated their opponents 5-1 in the first game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Saudi-based Neymar and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo both scored twice, while Raphinha also found the net.
Richarlison, meanwhile, threw away an excellent chance early in the second half.
He has now failed to score in his last four appearances for Brazil.
And after being substituted in the 71st minute, the former Everton man was an emotional figure on Brazil’s bench, watching on with tears in his eyes.
Brazil head coach, Fernando Diniz, however, backed the striker to end his goal drought, describing him as a great player.
“Everyone welcomed him, and the fans also welcomed him, as he was applauded. This is a really cool thing that he awakens in the fans, something affectionate.
“We will do everything so that he can remain calm, because he is a great player, and his ball will go in.
“We will think about what is best for the team. As for Richarlison, I believe in him a lot. He is a great player.
“Today, his ball didn’t go in. I don’t think he played badly. If he moved a lot, it helped at the front. One day the ball will go in.
“He is a player who helps a lot in many things that, based on your question, you were unable to see. On the walls, on the returns, making up for whoever was in front. So he answered, and I liked his performance.”
