06/04/2026
🗣️ Marquinhos:
“I was about to celebrate when Gabriel missed the penalty, but then I saw him right in front of me. I looked around and saw my teammates walking past him, and it hit me — it was exactly the same feeling I had when I missed my penalty in Qatar 2022.”
“I felt for him. It’s a really tough moment. When I missed mine against Croatia, I wished someone had come to support me straight away.”
“So I went over and hugged him, told him to keep his head up and stay strong. I told him he had a great game and an amazing season, and that he’s one of the best defenders in the world.”
“I just wanted him to understand that one moment doesn’t erase the incredible season he just had.”