Estevao bowed down to team orders before Paqueta penalty miss

Brazil teenager Estevao defined that staff orders meant he didn’t take the second penalty in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Tunisia.

Carlo Ancelotti’s staff ended 2025 on a bitter notice as they have been held in a pleasant in Lille.

Tunisia took the lead by Hazem Mastouri’s Twenty third-minute strike at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, however Chelsea winger Estevao dragged them degree from the spot earlier than half-time.

Brazil have been awarded a second spot-kick late on, however Estevao didn’t take it, as a substitute ceding it to Lucas Paqueta, who blazed over.

Requested why he didn’t take the second penalty, Estevao instructed SporTV (as reported by ESPN Brasil): “It was an order that got here.

“I supported my team-mate so he might rating the aim. Sadly, he missed, however he held his head excessive.

“[We must improve] as a result of in a World Cup we’ve got to reap the benefits of these alternatives.”

Estevao, who hit the publish within the closing seconds, has loved a shocking rise to stardom within the final 12 months, with the 18-year-old now an everyday for Chelsea and Brazil.

“A really particular 12 months. I don’t assume I had many ups and downs, however I used to be capable of deal with the whole lot that occurred,” he added.

“Being right here with the nationwide staff signifies that the work has been finished effectively on the membership and at house, so I’m very blissful to signify the nationwide staff.

“Clearly, we all the time come right here to assist, and I’m very blissful about that.”