Tite eliminates rumors that he is about to leave Brazil

Tite left out journalists who were wondering about his future in preparation for Sunday's final, where Brazil are aiming for their first major win in a 12-year tournament.

"My contract is until 2022 and I will be faithful, "said the 58-year-old.

His statement came after press reports claimed that he was angry, several of his staff behind the scenes were gone or will leave after the Copa.

And he hit those who spread false rumors.

"I do not believe that criticism means that we are against someone, the criticism has a different opinion," he said.

"The only thing I question is wrong information, when you make a comment based on incorrect information, it's either lack of skill or bad intentions."

Despite a coaching career that has been going on for nearly 30 years, Tite said that he continued to learn every day.

"It's a constant learning in your relationships with you, journalists, when we exchange information and ideas with (his badistant) Cleber (Xavier), during our exchanges with the players," he said. .

"I have several flaws, but the willingness to learn and observe is a virtue that I have."

Tite said that leading the team to a grand finale at the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro would be an unforgettable opportunity.

"When I was a player, I really became a player when I played Maracana.

"Now I'm a coach, I'm going to coach at the World Football Temple, I will not feel it as much as when I was a player, but it will be extremely emotional, even if nothing compares to the World Cup. . "

"The Copa America is big but it does not compare to the World Cup."

Even veteran captain Dani Alves, widely regarded as the player who has won the biggest trophies in world football, has admitted to being excited by the occasion.

While he had already won the Copa in 2007 with Brazil, he said that being able to do it at home gives him an added advantage.

"It's a special occasion – it's really special to be in the finals with Brazil at Maracana," said the 36-year-old, who announced two weeks ago that he was leaving Paris Saint -Germain but refused to comment here his next club. destination.

"Nothing in the world can be compared to that, we will make every effort to achieve our goal while knowing that we will have to make the greatest possible effort, but we are ready for it."