Brazil is focused on and is gearing up for what could be a successful World Cup campaign. However, this did not stop their players from having a bit of fun on the pitch, as a number of Selecao players pulled off a prank on team-mate Philippe Coutinho during training.
The reason for this was simple: the Barcelona ace has just turned 26. The biggest competition of his career might be right around the corner, but the Brazilian was not exempt from the birthday treatment dished out by his national team buddies.
Happy birthday, @Phil_Coutinho
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) June 12, 2018
Will he guide Brazil to the 2018 #WorldCup title? pic.twitter.com/XiCsZkUt1f
While relaxing on the pitch, Coutinho was caught off-guard by Neymar, who egged him from behind. Others immediately joined by soaking the midfielder in flour and water. However, with a little help from Marcelo, the Blaugrana man was able to get revenge on the PSG superstar. Watch it all unfold in the video below.
Philippe Coutinho gets the birthday treatment from team-mates #UCL pic.twitter.com/Jx9Lkd2Gl5
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 12, 2018
A nice big batch of eggs - always a good way to start your day
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 12, 2018
Phil Coutinho's team-mates made sure he didn't go without them on his birthday! pic.twitter.com/ErooYU6WHp
Tite's men will kick-start their campaign on the 17th with their clash against Switzerland. The South American giant's path to the knockout stage should not be too difficult, as they will have to face Costa Rica and then Serbia after their opening match.
