Lazio midfielder Hernanes has revealed how he couldn't sleep after his sending off for Brazil in Wednesday's friendly with France.
The 25-year-old made a Nigel De Jong style challenge on Karim Benzema after 40 minutes and promptly received his marching orders.
Brazil subsequently lost a foothold in the game and ended up losing 1-0 at the Stade de France.
"I didn't want to hurt Karim," Hernanes said. "The referee punished me for my first foul.
Lazio midfielder Hernanes has revealed how he couldn't sleep after his sending off for Brazil in Wednesday's friendly with France.
The 25-year-old made a Nigel De Jong style challenge on Karim Benzema after 40 minutes and promptly received his marching orders.
Brazil subsequently lost a foothold in the game and ended up losing 1-0 at the Stade de France.
"I didn't want to hurt Karim," Hernanes said. "The referee punished me for my first foul.
"After the game I didn't get a wink of sleep thinking about getting the ball.
"I am devastated. I had waited for this chance with Brazil for a long time and instead I got sent off.
"It's not normal for me. It's the second red card of my career. I am not a bad person."