Jair reacts to first Brazil call-up ahead of friendlies

Center-back Jair has arrived in Brisbane for his first call-up to the senior Brazil national team ahead of friendly matches against Australia and India. The 21-year-old expressed joy and surprise at fulfilling a childhood dream, sharing an emotional response upon hearing his name announced. He aims to learn from experienced teammates Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães while also reconnecting with friends like Gabriel Bontempo and others from his youth teams who recently captured the South American U-20 Championship. Brazil is set to play Australia on September 25 and India on October 3.

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