Galvão Bueno deflated before watching the match between Bolivia and Brazil in the World Cup qualifier in Belém, Pará on Friday (8). The retired narrator admitted it was strange following crucial competitions and not participating in sports commentary on television. His departure from the role of narrator came after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “I’ll be a little sad,” he lamented.
“The World Cup starts this Friday for the Brazilian team. I’ve always said: World Cup qualification is already the World Cup. Brazil and Bolivia play in Belém, Pará. I will watch on Globo how we support the Brazilian team. But I confess that I feel a bit like a fish out of water,” Galvão posted on Instagram on Friday (8).
The channel also recalled his career at Globo, where he narrated memorable matches for 42 years. “It will be the first time since 1974 that I will not be directly associated with an event like this, a broadcast, a gathering with the Brazilian team. Globo alone has been 49 years since the 1982 World Cup, 42 years now,” reflected.
“I feel a little weird becoming a viewer,” he wrote in the Instagram post. “In the life of a professional, directing the broadcasts of the Brazilian team is very important. I’ll be a little sad,” he added.
The announcer praised the work of Luis Roberto, who continues to serve as Globo’s narrator and is considered Galvão Bueno’s “successor” at the station.
“I have two reasons to support this game between Brazil and Bolivia. One is for the Brazilian team, who are now making a very good debut under the stewardship of Fernando Diniz, and the other is for my friend Luís Roberto, who is delivering a wonderful transmission and.” “It’s a very good start to the season . His new cycle,” the exnarrator concluded enthusiastically.