The Brazilian national team's arrival after the World Cup in South Africa wasn't what any Brazilian would have wanted. The dream of a sixth World Cup title was postponed until 2014, when the World Cup will be held in Brazil, following a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals. And the players who arrived in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of this Sunday know this. One of them is supporter Kleberson.

The red-and-black team, world champions in 2002, participated in the match against Portugal in the final round of the World Cup qualifying round. Despite being upset with the result, the "Penta" (as he is known by the group for having been part of the team that won the World Cup in Japan and Korea) celebrated having once again competed in the most important competition in world football.

"We're proud and pleased with the group's unity. Of course, it was a very sad moment. The result didn't come, and that's a bummer. My participation was good, it was fun, and I think it was worth it. It was great to participate in another World Cup," he said upon landing.

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