Kerolin interview: 'In Brazil, the samba, the happiness, the way we play, I think it’s very special'
Manchester City forward speaks exclusively to The Cutback about her hopes for the World Cup in Brazil and adjusting to playing in the WSL
In the thick heat of June, during the biggest World Cup in history, a Brazilian star is navigating fans, press and influencers in midtown Manhattan. But, its not the player many fans may expect to see in New York.
While the Seleção kicked off their campaign for world title number six with a 1-1 draw against Morocco in New Jersey on Saturday night, Manchester City forward Kerolin is in town on commercial duties for Rexona (Sure deodorant to those of us in the UK), a 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup sponsor.
The 26-year-old looks slick and confident in her Rexona branded gear, which she’s accessorised with some Louis Vuitton stud earrings. She arrives in New York off the back of helping guide Manchester City to a domestic double of an FA Cup and a first WSL title in 10 years.
But now, the forward is in supporter mode, backing the men’s team. The atmosphere she’s already sampled at Brazil’s opening game has given her a taste of what is to come when Brazil host the Women’s World Cup next summer.
“I think we’re on a good track”, she says of Brazil’s preparations for next summer. “I do think we need to keep working because a year is a long time, and the other national teams are working super hard to win as well”.
