Unforgettable Moment: Brazil’s £150 Million Plane, Once Owned by the Rolling Stones, Gets ‘Baptized’ Before the World Cup

THE Brazil national team received a warm farewell as they departed for the World Cup on Monday.

In accordance with tradition, the team’s plane was ‘baptised’ prior to take-off at Galeao Airport in Rio de Janeiro.

Two fire trucks created a water arc for the plane to pass through on the runway.

This is a customary practice for significant flights or special events.

The ritual is performed by airport personnel, who received approval from the Brazilian Football Confederation for this occasion.

The water sprays symbolize a blessing for the aircraft and a christening for the journey.

Carlo Ancelotti and his team were en route to Newark, New Jersey, to begin their preparations for the tournament.

They departed on a Boeing 767-300ER from Aeronexus, adorned with the CBF logo.

The £150 million aircraft had previously been utilized by the Rolling Stones during their 60th-anniversary tour in 2022.

Neymar was aboard, currently in recovery from a calf injury.

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He sustained the injury shortly after being named in the squad last month.

Initially believed to be minor, it turned out to be more serious than expected.

This has led to speculation among some players about possible misinformation.

Neymar was unable to train upon joining the national team.

Consequently, he is now likely to miss the opening Group C match against Morocco next weekend.