With the traditional “Happy Birthday to You,” Gabi Portilho received the affection of her teammates and the coaching staff of the Brazilian National Team on Thursday night (18) as she celebrated another year of life. The celebration took place during the delegation’s dinner in Bordeaux, where the team is concentrating for the Olympic Games.
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Chef Eduardo Rezende dos Santos offered the player a decorated cake. Afterwards, Gabi Portilho thanked everyone for the surprise.
“Thank you very much. I am very happy to be here and have a lot of confidence that we will achieve our dream in these Olympics,” said Gabi Portilho.
The Brazilian National Team arrived in Bordeaux early Thursday afternoon. On Friday (19), the team will have its first training session on French soil, beginning their final preparation for the debut on the 25th against Nigeria at the Bordeaux Stadium.
It is very hot in the city known as the international capital of wine. The recommendation to the delegation is to consume plenty of water, juices, and similar beverages. One of the characteristics of the location hosting the team is the silence, which makes the environment lighter and helps alleviate the anxiety of the debut.
