In the quarterfinals of the men's volleyball team at Paris 2024, the Brazil men's volleyball team faced a strong opponent, the United States team, and finally lost 1-3 (24-26, 30-28, 19-25, 19-25) and failed to advance to the semifinals. The defeat marked the first time since 2000 that the Brazil men's volleyball team missed the Olympic semifinals, and it also saw the end of the national team career of legendary setter Bruno · Resende of the Brazil team.
The 38-year-old announced after the game that this would be his last game for Brazil. The veteran setter has left an indelible mark on the international stage, and his departure symbolizes the end of an era.
Bruno expressed his emotions in his post-match interview: "It was really my last game for the national team. Despite the great efforts we have put into the Olympic Games, we have to admit that the current overall performance is not enough to compete with the top teams in the world. ”
Since making his senior national debut in 2007, Bruno has helped Brazil to numerous honours, including a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics and multiple World League and World Championship titles. However, he has also experienced several international tournament lows, including a fourth-place finish at Tokyo 2021 and a defeat in Paris.
In the history of Brazil's men's volleyball team, Bruno is known for his excellent passing skills and game intelligence, and is the undisputed core figure of the team. He began his career with the Brazil youth team and finished runner-up at the 2005 U20 World Championship, before quickly rising to international volleyball stardom.
Although Brazil's performance at this Olympics did not meet expectations, Bruno's retirement will undoubtedly be regretted by many volleyball fans. His departure is not only an important turning point in his career, but also a major challenge for the Brazil men's volleyball team.
Looking ahead, Bruno plans to return to Brazil and continue his career on the volleyball court with Campinas FC. For the Brazil men's volleyball team, Bruno's departure will be a period of reconstruction and transition, and the team will need to find a new leader to fill the void left by the legendary player.