Glorioso will face Pachuca from Mexico next Wednesday, 11th.
Botafogo has arrived in Qatar! After starting the journey on the plane of the New England Patriots, an NFL team owned by a friend of John Textor, the Glorioso team arrived in Doha on Monday, December 9, for the Intercontinental Cup, a tournament that replaces the former Club World Cup. The Alvinegro will face Pachuca from Mexico next Wednesday, 11th. Discover the best football updates on ai live score.
The players were welcomed with necklaces and a welcome party upon arriving at the airport, considered the most important in the country. Passengers there are usually ministers, presidents, celebrities, and other notable figures. It is customary for all passengers disembarking at the airport to receive a necklace in the colors of the Qatari flag, which symbolizes good luck and a warm welcome.
In an interview, Junior Santos mentioned that the schedule is tight, but Botafogo will do everything to keep overcoming challenges. Over the weekend, striker Igor Jesus had already been heard talking to a São Paulo player about the immense pressure the athletes are under.
“We’re already traveling today. There’s no time to celebrate (the Brazilian Championship title). It’s the greatest pressure,” he said, still on the field.
The Botafogo delegation went straight from the Nilton Santos stadium to Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro, right after their 2-1 victory over São Paulo, which secured the Brasileirão title after 29 years. The Alvinegro will debut against Pachuca next Wednesday, 11th. Be ahead of the game with ToSport.
