Pereira Criticizes Cunha for Body Language in Chelsea Defeat, Cunha Hits Back
The tension between Brazilian stars Vinicius Júnior and Bernard Cunha reached new heights after their team’s disappointing defeat to Chelsea in a highly anticipated friendly match. The usually calm and composed attacker gained the ire of his teammate and friend, Lucas Pereira, who took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with Cunha’s body language during the game.
In a now-deleted post, Pereira took to Instagram to share his disappointment, stating that Cunha’s body language "ruble off" the rest of the team and ultimately led to their defeat. The former striker was particularly upset by Cunha’s lack of enthusiasm and energy on the pitch, which he felt set a bad example for the other players.
However, Bernard Cunha, never one to back down from a challenge, took to social media to fire back at his teammate. "If I was so bad, why are you and the rest of the team still stuck in their defense half of the field," he tweeted. "Maybe you should start with your own game instead of criticizing others. We all know I’m not the one who usually hides under the bus when things get tough #PrayForPereira".
The exchange has sparked a heated debate among fans and pundits alike, with some siding with Pereira’s criticism and others defending Cunha’s right to express himself. As both players are key members of the Brazilian national team, their spat has sent shockwaves through the football community.
Despite the drama, both players have since deleted their posts, signaling a possible truce. Brazilian football fans can only hope that they can put their differences aside and focus on their next match, which is a crucial World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
The drama has also sparked debate about the importance of team unity and the role of social media in influencing sports. Are we more concerned with the on-field performance or the off-field drama? As the controversy rages on, only time will tell what the future holds for these two Brazilian stars.
