09.10.2025 12:34
After the injury of Fenerbahçe's goalkeeper Ederson, John Victor, who was called up to the Brazil National Team, said, "I thought I was being scammed" when he saw the invitation message. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who was called up to the national team for the first time, described his surprise with the words, "I thought it was a joke, and I was stunned when they asked for my passport."
The injury of Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson has affected not only the yellow-blue team but also the Brazil National Team.
CALLED UP IN PLACE OF EDERSON
The experienced goalkeeper, who was injured in his hamstring during training and is expected to be out for 2 weeks, has been replaced by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor, who has been called up to the national team.
FIRST NATIONAL EXCITEMENT STARTED WITH SHOCK
Victor, 29, who was called up to the Brazil National Team for the first time in his career, experienced great shock when he saw the message. In a statement to ESPN, Victor said that when he read the message from Brazil National Team General Manager Sergio Dimas, he thought it could be a scam, stating, "It was a unique and wonderful feeling for me. I was going to the match and received the news on the bus. I was shocked. I thought it was a joke. I didn't have Sergio Dimas's number. They asked for my passport, and I said, 'Wow, could this be a scam?'"
"I STILL CAN'T GRASP IT"
Victor, who stated that being part of the Brazil National Team is a great honor for him, expressed, "I still can't fully grasp it. Being here is an incredible feeling. I must thank God very much."