The Day I Played with Ronaldo

"Hey, brother!" Ronaldo warmly stepped forward and hugged him.

"Ronnie! Long time no see." This person is obviously Ronaldinho, one of the 3R combination who won the championship in Brazil in 2002, and the football elf born in the football kingdom.

Ronaldinho's real name is also Ronaldo, Ronaldo Assis de Moreira. The name Ronaldo is very common in Brazil, but because there is a more famous Ronaldo, everyone calls him Ronaldo Jr., and Ronaldo Jr. is pronounced Ronaldinho.

In fact, the name printed on the jersey worn by Ronaldo in the 1996 Olympics was Ronaldinho, because at that time there was a Ronaldo older than him who took the name "Ronaldo".

But as Ronaldo's fame gradually grew, he became the only Ronaldo recognized by people.

"This is your brother," Ronaldinho smiled at Ricardo friendly, "What should I call you? Ricardo? Or Richie?"

Rich is Ricardo's nickname.

"Call me Ricardo. Nice to meet you, Ronaldinho, I like watching you play football very much." Ricardo smiled and held out his hand.

Ronaldinho did not formally shake hands with Ricciardo, but high-fived. "I've watched some of your game videos. You played really well. You have the demeanor of your brother when he was a teenager."

Ronaldo smiled and said: "He is much better than when I was 16 years old! When I was 16 years old, I hadn't played the main force of Cruzeiro's first team."

"Both of you Ronaldo are the best players on this planet. I am satisfied if I can reach half of your height." Ricardo said modestly.

"Half? That's not enough. I still count on you to be our good helper in the World Cup four years later." Ronaldo laughed.

The three walked towards the dining table talking and laughing. From time to time, someone greeted them. Ronaldo responded enthusiastically and introduced Ricardo to them.

Riccardo actually knows a few of them, such as Dida, Julio Cesar, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Juninho Jr., Rivaldo, Emerson, Adriano, etc. In his last life, he had a brief exchange with these retired players.

But at this time, he still pretended to be the first time they met, and his inner feelings were very complicated.

During the meal, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo whispered to each other.

"What do you think of Barcelona?"

Ronaldo frowned: "It's a great club. But you know, I didn't have a very good time there."

"You got the first World Player of the Year there, it was Barcelona that made the world know you," Ronaldinho said.

"Yes, but some people in the club... are really not easy to get along with," Ronaldo asked, "Did they contact you?"

Ronaldinho nodded: "They contacted my agent and said they were very sincere and wanted to bring me to the Nou Camp. They offered a very good salary, and I also wanted to play for a bigger club. "

In Ricardo's impression, Ronaldinho will transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona this summer. In Barcelona, ​​his football talents have been fully demonstrated, and he has been flying higher and higher, and won the World Footballer Award twice in 2004 and 2005, and the Golden Globe Award in 2005.

However, with the rise of Messi and the decline in his state caused by his lingering in nightclubs, Ronaldinho gradually lost his position, and later moved to the declining AC Milan.

So without waiting for Ronaldo to speak, Ricardo interjected: "You made the right choice to go to Barcelona. There you will become one of the best stars on the planet."

"He's already one of the best players in the world," Ronaldo said with a smile, "Listen, man, listen to your agent more.

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"Of course my agent persuaded me to go. I don't want to transfer him. How can I get extra income?" Ronaldinho's buck teeth were completely exposed. "I just want to hear your opinion, you know I have a lot of respect for you, Ronnie."

Ronaldo thought for a while and said: "My opinion is that you should go. When a club like Barcelona calls you, all you have to do is agree."

"I see, I will think carefully," Ronaldinho looked at Ricardo again, "And you, Ricardo, where do you want to play in two years?"

"Of course Inter Milan, together with my brother." Ricardo replied without hesitation.

"Yes, Inter Milan is also a giant, but Serie A's defense is very fierce, you have to be prepared. Your small arms and legs need to be exercised. At the beginning, some Serie A teams sent invitations to me, but I I rejected them all, I know that I am not suitable for the style of Serie A." Ronaldinho laughed.

"I think I can adapt."

"You're very confident!" Ronaldinho's eyes lit up, as if he knew Ricardo again.

After lunch, Ricardo and Ronaldo returned to the room, ready to take a nap and recharge their energy for the afternoon training.

They were still chatting about the interesting things in the past, tiredness was gradually creeping up, and Licado's eyelids were fighting. At this time, there was a knock on the door suddenly.

Ronaldo jumped out of bed, opened the door, and said with a little surprise, "Sir?"

Licado immediately guessed who was coming, jumped out of bed, and saw an old man with gray hair and serious face walking in. It is the meritorious coach of the Brazilian team, Pereira.

He nodded slightly at Ricardo, then put on a kind smile abruptly, and looked at Ronaldo: "I have another chance to coach you."

"I am very happy to have this honor to accept your guidance." Ronaldo remained respectful and invited him to sit at the table.

For Ronaldo, Pereira is kind enough to know him. He brought the 17-year-old Ronaldo to the World Cup in the United States, allowing the latter to win the first Hercules Cup in his life at the young age of 17.

However, it was his conservatism that prevented the 17-year-old Ronaldo from playing even a minute in the 1994 World Cup.

Although he led the team to win the World Cup, Pereira is still not trusted by the Brazilians because of his conservative and stubborn style. However, his coaching performance has been very good in recent years, and his competitors have no intention of becoming an official. Brazil national team coach.

After sitting down, Pereira finally looked at Ricardo. "Do you know why I called you into the team?"

so direct?

Ricardo was not ready and didn't know how to answer.

But Pereira himself continued: "In the game against Corinthians in Sao Paulo, you left a deep impression on me. After that, I have been paying attention to you. Maybe you have not yet fully reached the national team selection. level, but I am willing to give some opportunities to young people like you."

"What's more," Pereira looked at Ronaldo with a half-smile, "Ronaldo has called me so many times, if I don't agree, it will be too unreasonable."

Ronaldo touched his bald head and smiled.

It turns out that I was able to be selected this time because of Ronaldo's blessing? Ricardo had mixed feelings in his heart. On the one hand, I was a little frustrated, but also a little grateful to Ronaldo, and on the other hand, I felt lucky, and suddenly realized. No wonder I was able to beat Robinho and Elber, who performed equally well, to be selected.

Regardless of the reason why you were selected, you must perform well and strive to stay. Ricardo swore to himself.