Brazil swept Bolivia 5-1 in the just-concluded World Cup qualifier in what appeared to be a resounding victory, yet the team's striker, Richarlison, failed to hide his inner loss. He was caught crying on the bench. The 26-year-old shot-stopper is understood to have had an underwhelming performance, not only missing out on a goal-scoring opportunity, but also breaking down after being substituted, realizing he may not get another start.
Richarlison, who started the game as a substitute with 71 minutes to go, sat on the bench with tears blurring his eyes as his teammates around him kept trying to console him. The Tottenham striker's heartbreak may have stemmed from a precious missed goal scoring opportunity early in the second half, for which he felt extremely remorseful and struggled to forgive himself. Comments on the internet have been mixed, with most believing that Richarlison is in a deep state of sadness, knowing that his recent poor form has made it difficult for him to secure a place in the national team, let alone a starting berth.
