Roy Keane has fumed about West Ham star Lucas Paqueta and his Brazil teammates after what they did against South Korea.
It is fair to say West Ham record signing Paqueta and Brazil have officially arrived at the Qatar World Cup.
After making the last 16 without having to get out of second gear, West Ham’s marquee summer signing and his fellow boys from Brazil seriously turned on the Samba style against South Korea.
Paqueta was key as Brazil demolished South Korea, taking a 4-0 half-time lead with a superb fourth from West Ham’s £51m man as he volleyed home.
Before the World Cup Arsenal and Brazil duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli declared West Ham midfield ace Paqueta was hands down the best dancer in the squad.
And after each goal, including his own brilliant side-footed volley, Paqueta orchestrated and led the carnival-esque dance celebrations.
One man you would never have caught dancing on the pitch is legendary midfielder Roy Keane.
The Irishman never pulls any punches in his analysis and was on the panel for ITV covering the Brazil victory.
And Keane fumed about West Ham star Paqueta and his Brazil teammates did against South Korea.
“It’s like watching Strictly (Come Dancing)…” Keane said on ITV.
“I don’t like this. I know Eni (Aluko) has made the point about (their) culture and it’s the way (they are). But I think that’s really disrespecting the opposition, it’s four and they’re doing it every time.
“I don’t mind a little first kind of jig or whatever they call what they’re doing, it’s the one after that and then the manager getting involved with it. No, I’m not happy with it. I don’t think it’s good at all.”
Lighten up Keano old chum.
I do love Keane and his punditry. And he does make a good point that Brazil could set themselves up to look silly in future games.
But this is the World Cup and they are having the time of their lives, let them enjoy it.
West Ham fans certainly are given Paqueta’s starring role.
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