FLASH
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Football is usually remembered for its results and trophies, but from time to time, the gestures that occur outside the field of play also gain attention.
After a dramatic elimination by Brazil in the final minutes of extra time at the World Cup, the Japanese national team faced a huge disappointment. Despite the pain of the loss, the Japanese team was praised for the way they reacted after the match.
The Japan coach took responsibility for the elimination, bowing to the players and fans as a sign of respect and apology. The players then lined up in front of their supporters' stands and performed "Ojigi," the traditional Japanese bow that symbolizes gratitude, respect, and forgiveness.
The team's gestures didn't end there. According to reports, the locker room was left clean and tidy, and origami storks, a symbol of peace and hope in Japanese culture, were placed on a table, along with a note of thanks to the host city of Houston.
Japanese fans also attracted attention. After the match, they stayed in the stadium to pick up trash from the stands where they had watched the match, a practice that has become popular at major sporting events and is linked to Japan's culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility.
The behavior of the team and fans was widely commented on in the media and social networks, being considered an example of respect, discipline and sports culture, regardless of the result on the playing field.
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