In the 14th match of the South American World Cup qualifiers, Argentina thrashed Brazil 4-1! This historic victory at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires once again showcased the strength of the reigning world champions. However, before the match, the spotlight was on Brazilian star Raphinha, who boldly claimed, “We will wreak havoc on and off the field!”
But what happened in reality was the complete opposite. Raphinha’s performance for Brazil was disappointing, while Argentina dominated the game completely. After the match, Argentine players responded sharply to the Barcelona winger.
Leandro Paredes stated, “Talking big off the field is easy, but you have to prove it on the pitch! We prove ourselves every day in training and in every match.”
Julian Álvarez, who scored the opening goal, also shared his thoughts on Raphinha’s comments: “Words add a bit of extra color to a match like this, but we worked hard with humility, gave our best, and the result is there for everyone to see.”
So, it’s not about words—it’s about proving yourself through action.
