According to foreign media reports, Casemiro received support from two Brazilian legends, Ronaldo and Cafu, after facing criticism during the World Cup.

During this World Cup, Casemiro was criticized for his performance with Brazil, particularly in the first half against Morocco and Japan. However, he also received praise and support from two of Brazil's greatest heroes in history, "The Phenomenon" Ronaldo and Cafu.

Cafu was the first to speak: "He is a player who never panics. He makes one bad pass, two bad passes, but on the third attempt he gets it right, and then scores a goal. When it comes to the World Cup, that's exactly the kind of composure and experience we need."

The five-time World Cup-winning captain continued: "That's how the World Cup works—the fewer mistakes you make, the better your chances of winning. When you have experienced players, they can always say: stay calm, we can turn this around, which helps tremendously. Casemiro is one of those leaders who can make a difference."

Ronaldo added: "In my opinion, Casemiro played poorly in the first match against Morocco, but after that he played very well. I think he has improved and regained his usual positional awareness. Now he's very close to his peak form at Real Madrid, and now he's playing very, very well at Manchester United—he even scored a wonderful goal that silenced many critics."

The defensive midfielder scored with a header against Japan. Earlier, he faced criticism again in the first half of that Round of 16 match.

Cafu also joked: "That goal couldn't have come at a better time. The people who were 'judging' Casemiro then started to appreciate him and turned him into a 'god.' That's the beauty of football—it's not an exact science, and everything can change in minutes. In seconds, you can change the score, change the game, and people will ultimately change their minds."

As an absolute regular under Carlo Ancelotti, the Manchester United midfielder left the pitch in the closing minutes of the Japan match due to a hamstring injury, but his participation in subsequent World Cup matches does not appear to be in doubt.

Meanwhile, Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha are expected to miss the Round of 16 match against Norway. Flamengo midfielder Lucas Paqueta's absence has been confirmed as certain, and it remains unclear whether he will be able to return to this World Cup, and if so, possibly only in the later stages.

As for Barcelona's number 11 Raphinha, he also started this tournament as a regular. He will undergo further tests in the coming days to confirm whether he can return for the Round of 16 or will have to wait for a potential quarterfinal.

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