Brazil’s press officer has left reporters in shock after selecting up a cat and throwing it on the ground throughout a press convention.
The official was sat alongside Vinicius Jr on the time of the incident, The Sun reported.
Vinicius was answering inquiries to the press when a cat jumped up onto the desk.
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The Brazil star laughed because the curious feline chilled out throughout the press convention.
But the press officer determined to choose up the kitty by the fur on its again earlier than dropping it over the entrance of the desk.
The reporters current could possibly be heard gasping in shock however the Brazilian appeared puzzled as he shrugged his shoulders.
He rapidly requested for the subsequent query as Vinicius burst out laughing.
The 22-year-old appeared to ask the press officer why he determined to eliminate the cat and appeared to chuckle out of shock.
The cat was tossed off the desk. Photo: TwitterSource: TwitterVinicius was shocked by the weird scene. Photo: TwitterSource: Twitter
Fans on social media had been additionally shocked by the press officer’s actions, with one writing: “Why did he throw it???”
Another added: “He didn’t must throw it like that.”
And a 3rd stated: “Why did he choose the cat up like that …. I hope Brazil don’t win the world Cup now.”
Vinicius was talking forward of Brazil’s quarter-final conflict with Croatia on Friday.
The Real Madrid winger scored within the earlier spherical towards South Korea, which Brazil received 4-1.
This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
