Brazil will be focused "
exclusively
" on the pitch, the president of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said on Sunday just before the start of a tournament at the heart of many extraportional controversies.
“
We are focusing exclusively on what can happen on the pitch.
We respect all the other causes and we understand everyone's opinions
,” said Ednaldo Rodrigues before the Seleção's first training session in Doha, which arrived in Qatar on Saturday.
“
It's another country, you have to respect its culture.
We respect all claims, but the CBF only intends to comment on football
,” he added.
Brazil will start their World Cup against Serbia next Thursday (8 p.m.).
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