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During the broadcast on TV Globo, between Belgium and Canada of the 2022 World Cup, one factor did not go unnoticed. Narrator Cléber Machado called striker Jonathan David, ‘Davi’. On the web, the journalist’s mistake caused a negative backlash.
At the same time, it should be remembered that the center forward is one of the main players in Canadian and also European football, being disputed by giants from the Old Continent. In this way, the error in the pronunciation of the communicator caused more revolt among football fans.
With 9 goals scored in the current season, Jonathan David continues to make international headlines and attract the attention of clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United. Moreover, the Canadian striker disputes the artillery of Ligue 1 with stars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, who change their heads at any time in this regard.
Success in Canada
While he enjoyed club success, winning the French league title in Lille, the 23-year-old is one of the key players of the new Canadian generation. With an incredible 22 goals in 35 games defending Canada, he helped the country win the Gold Cup. In addition to first place in the CONCAF qualifiers.
Globo receives criticism on the show
Having held the TV rights to the World Cup for around 50 years, Grupo Globo takes criticism from spectators in its coverage of the competition. The hiring of names like Jojo Toddyho and Deborah Secco, who have no connection to football, ultimately drew criticism on the pitch.
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