AP: Brazil's jailed former president "Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva" made his debut as a soccer pundit, writing a column from behind bars in which he criticized Brazil's performance in the team's 1-1 World Cup draw against Switzerland.
"Qualifying is one thing. The World Cup is different," da Silva wrote in comments that were read by a reporter on the ex-president's Workers' Party TV.
"Switzerland was strong in defense, playing rough, and didn't allow Brazil to perform," da Silva continued. "They also stopped Neymar by fouling him again and again."
Da Silva, known by his admirers as "Lula," began serving a 12-year sentence for corruption in April
Da Silva also provided some analysis of other teams.
"The first week of the World Cup proves Germany is not unbeatable and, among the top players, only Cristiano Ronaldo proved his value," he wrote.
Germany lost 1-0 to Mexico in its opener in the tournament and faces a possible elimination game against Sweden this week. Ronaldo scored three goals in Portugal's draw with Spain.
Da Silva warned Brazil for Friday's match against Costa Rica: "Be careful, because we all know one day the little David can defeat the giant Goliath."
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