He scored a brace against Haiti and took center stage after a career in Switzerland, Germany, Spain and England. Between the celebration dedicated to his surfing champion friend and a dream come true: “I’ve worked hard all my life, this World Championship can repay me for the sacrifices”
Brazil surfs with Matheus Cunha. The title is as obvious as it is authentic. The ‘9’, by shirt and position, of Canarinha on Friday night in Philadelphia scored two goals in Brazil’s 3-0 win over modest Haiti, and celebrated twice by miming a surfer on the board. Homage to the great friend and king of the sea waves Italo Ferreira, Olympic and world champion. Matheus hopes the celebration will help him and Brazil achieve similar results. Difficult, because the waves of this American World Cup are complicated and Brazil is not yet so stable on the board.
