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Robert Hynes

Roy Keane blasts 'disrespectful' Brazil as they advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Roy Keane was far from impressed with Brazil's celebrations as they hammered South Korea to book their place in the last eight of the World Cup.

Brazil turned on the style with a first-half blitz to sink South Korea 4-1 and cruise into the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar.

Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all found the net as the five-time champions exploited yawning gaps in their opponents’ defence to run riot.

But the celebrations and dance moves after each goal did not sit well with Manchester United legend Keane.

He said on ITV: "I can't believe what I'm watching, it's like watching Strictly.

"I don't like this. People say it's their culture. But I think that's really disrespecting the opposition. It's four goals, and they are doing it every time.

"I don't mind so much the first jig, it's the one after that, and the manager getting involved. I'm not happy about it. I don't think it's good at all."

But Brazil boss Tite stressed his team did not disrespect South Korea with the celebrations.

He stated: "There's no interpretation other than happiness at the goal, happiness for the team, happiness for the performance.

"There was no disrespect for the opposition nor towards [South Korea coach] Paulo Bento for whom I have a lot of respect.

"We try to adapt to the characteristics of the players. They are very young and I try to adapt a bit to their language, and part of their language is dancing."

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