Brazil unveils national team with name changes and Spanish accents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Brazilian National Team's presentation for the FIFA World Cup on SportyTV generated interest on social media. Key changes included Leonardo Pereira being referred to instead of Leo Pereira, and Casemiro having his name altered with a Spanish twist. The discussion also touched upon Antony's name pronunciation during his time at Manchester United. Reactions from fans highlighted the playful nature of these alterations as the team prepares for the tournament.
- •Brazil's presentation occurred on June 10, 2026.
- •Leonardo Pereira was featured instead of Leo Pereira.
- •Casemiro's name was altered to sound more Spanish.
- •Antony's name pronunciation drew attention during the promo.
- •Fans interacted with the presentation on social media.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Name change and accents catch the eye at Brazil unveiling, see
"Leonardo Pereira instead of Leo Pereira, Casemiro “Spanish-ified”... the Brazilian National Team’s “presentation” on SportyTV’s channel for the FIFA World Cup got people talking on social ...
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