Football Italia·Italy·Friday, September 11, 2026 at 02:50 PM

Video: Douglas Luiz’s emotional reaction to Brazil call-up

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Lorenzo Bettoni

FROSINONE, ITALY - AUGUST 23: Douglas Luiz of FC Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Benito Stirpe on August 23, 2026 in Frosinone, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

Watch Douglas Luiz’s emotional reaction as the Brazilian midfielder was called up by Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazil national team for the first time in over two years.

Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz was called up to the Brazil national team for upcoming friendly matches against Australia.

TURIN, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Douglas Luiz of Juventus passes the ball under pressure from Christian Ordonez and Mandela Keita of Parma during the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma Calcio at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Douglas Luiz of Juventus passes the ball under pressure from Christian Ordonez and Mandela Keita of Parma during the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma Calcio at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The 28-year-old had not been included in the Brazil squad since July 2024.

A video posted by his girlfriend on Instagram shows the Juventus midfielder fighting back tears after learning that he’d be playing for his national team again.

Douglas Luiz made his senior Brazil debut in 2019 and has 18 international appearances.

Douglas Luiz fights back tears after Brazil call-up

🎥🇧🇷 Douglas Luiz was moved after being called up to the Brazilian national team. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FDtnAf1VO4

— JuveFC (@juvefcdotcom) September 9, 2026

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