In tribute at Granja Comary, Felipão asks the team to donate for Brazil

Luiz Felipe Scolari was honored at Granja Comary this Thursday (28). The World Cup champion coach was presented with a plaque that highlights the main achievements of his career, and spoke to the group of players called up for the World Cup.

"A team doesn't just start with Carlo, it starts with the entire committee. This is Brazil's team. And know that one has to do for the other and has to demand and accept from the other. Accepting is very difficult," he said.

"You have a guy [Carlo Ancelotti] who will lead you and who knows [football]. So accept, dialogue, talk. I want you to win, because Brazil is the winner, it's all of us. I wish you all the best and know how to donate for Brazil and for others", he asked.

Felipão, who was succeeded at Chelsea by Carlo Ancelotti in 2009, continued the motivational speech preaching unity among athletes.

"How good it is to be world champion, and you have all this possibility. It's difficult, keep to yourself. You were chosen and you are part of an elite. And this elite has to know: 'I play for the other, I do it for the other.'"

Preparation in Terezópolis
The Brazilian team begins preparations for the friendly against Panama, scheduled for next Sunday (31), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The clash marks the first stage of the team's preparation towards the 2026 World Cup.

See the National Team schedule

- Wednesday (27)

Presentation of athletes

Medical evaluations

5pm - Training
- Thursday (28)

Medical evaluations

1pm - Press conference

3:30 pm - Training
- Friday (29)

9am - Press conference

11am - Training

Medical evaluations
- Saturday (30)

9am - Press conference

10:30am - Training

Trip to Rio de Janeiro
- Sunday (31)

6:30 pm - Brazil x Panama - Maracanã

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Source: CNN