Gabriel Martinelli admits he had to HANG UP on his family after being called up to Brazil's World Cup squad because he was too emotional... as the Arsenal forward reveals he 'cried a lot' and 'couldn't even talk'

Daily Mail | November 11, 2022

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli had to hang up on his family because he was too overcome with emotion to speak after being called up to Brazil’s World Cup squad.

The 21-year-old was a surprise inclusion in Tite’s 26-man group for Qatar, alongside Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Jesus.

Martinelli has been a standout performer as Mikel Arteta’s side head into the final pre-World Cup fixtures sitting top of the Premier League.

Gabriel Martinelli says he was overcome with emotion after making Brazil's World Cup squad

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