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Kleberson: Brazil fears France's World Cup magic
22 Jan
Summary
- Brazil struggles against France in World Cups, admitting fear.
- Kleberson hails PSG's Marquinhos as the world's best defender.
- A France-Brazil final is desired, with Brazil hoping to win.

Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson discussed the intense World Cup rivalry between France and Brazil, noting France's historical 3-1 advantage. He admitted that Brazilian players often feel a unique pressure when facing France, acknowledging their ability to elevate their performance significantly in these matches. Kleberson specifically highlighted legendary French players like Zidane and the strong performances of others in pivotal games, including the 1998 final and 2006 quarter-final. He expressed a desire to see a rematch in the current World Cup final, though he hopes Brazil emerges victorious. Discussing defensive strengths, Kleberson praised France's backline but declared PSG's Marquinhos the world's best defender. He believes Marquinhos's composure and leadership enhance Brazil's defensive unit, suggesting that an organized Brazilian defense could rival France's strength in crucial tournament matches.




