Marçal compares Botafogo vs Santos to World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Botafogo faced Santos in the Brasileirão on July 16. Following the match, Botafogo's left-back Marçal drew a comparison between this match and the Argentina versus England semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His remarks went viral on social media, attracting a mix of reactions from fans. The Brasileirão continues as teams vie for positioning in the league.
- •Botafogo played Santos in the Brasileirão on July 16.
- •Marçal compared the match to a World Cup semifinal.
- •His comments gained significant attention on social media.
- •The Brasileirão season is ongoing, influencing league standings.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Player likens Bota v Santos to 🇦🇷 v 🏴 at the World Cup, goes viral
"Botafogo beat Santos this Thursday (16) as the Brasileirão returned.After the match, Marçal, the left-back for the Rio club, made a statement that sounded a bit unusual, comparing the BR 26 match to...
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