Ronaldo: “Brazil have incredible talent and a remarkably good manager” | OneFootball

A Brazilian idol and one of the greatest players in history, two-time world champion in 1994 and 2002 Ronaldo is confident in the Brazilian National Team’s success at this year’s World Cup. In an interview with CBF TV this Monday (30), on the eve of the friendly against Croatia, the former player stressed that the Seleção has “incredible talents” and an “impressively good coach.”

“It’s very good to see the whole national team group again, and I wouldn’t say the game (against Croatia) is decisive. I think the preparation is underway, the team has incredible talents and an impressively good coach. I’m sure he will sort out the small details that are still missing for the World Cup,” celebrated Ronaldo, who worked with coach Carlo Ancelotti at Milan in Italy.

Casemiro and Ronaldo in the locker room at Camping World Stadium, in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Accompanied by fellow five-time world champion Rivaldo, Fenômeno watched Brazil’s final training session before the match against the Croatians — the clash is scheduled for 9 p.m. Brasília time at Camping World Stadium in Orlando — where he was able to notice the light and healthy atmosphere within the squad.

“It’s very good to see the atmosphere and harmony at a moment of pre-World Cup tension. It’s great to have come here to feel that and also to pass on a message of optimism to them. I think the Brazilian National Team will always be a favorite, we always have the best players in the world, they know that and it’s important for them to act accordingly, because the Brazilian people’s hope in our players is very great,” he emphasized.

Carlo Ancelotti, Ronaldo and Samir Xaud in the locker room at Camping World Stadium, in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Ronaldo was the fourth world champion to attend the national team’s training sessions during this FIFA window, joining Rivaldo, Bebeto and Edmílson. He explained that contact with the current generation makes it possible to feel the “players’ commitment” and bring “calm.”

“It’s good to be with the players and feel their commitment. It’s nice to share experiences and pass on a certain calmness. The national team certainly has things to improve and without a doubt it will improve. We have to go for it because this is Brazil, and we have to do our best to bring the trophy back to Brazil", he said.

Samir Xaud, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Rodrigo Caetano and Cícero Souza watch the Brazilian National Team training session at Camping World Stadium, in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

“We will always be here helping and supporting the national team, to bring calm so that they can represent us very well during the World Cup,” he added.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, in the Bento Ribeiro neighborhood, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima played 105 matches for the Seleção and scored 67 goals. In addition to the 1994 and 2002 World Cups, he won the Copa América in 1997 and 1999, the Confederations Cup in 1997, and was called up for the 1998 and 2006 World Cups. Across his four World Cups, he scored 15 goals and, when he retired, he was the competition’s all-time top scorer.

Ronaldo and Samir Xaud on the pitch at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, after the Brazilian National Team’s training session on the eve of the friendly against CroatiaCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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