“Well, I liked Luis Enrique’s Twitch…”

Ronaldo NazarioBrazilian soccer legend, is in favor of “a foreign coach” in charge of the Brazilian team, after the elimination in the quarterfinals of Qatar 2022 against Croatia, and assured that he “wants” it to be “names like GuardiolaAncelotti or Mourinho”, although he remembered that he did not “choose”.

“I want to see names like Guardiola, Ancelotti or Mourinho coaching Brazil. But I’m not the one to choose, let’s see what happens,” he said. “These names came out in Brazil, but I don’t know if it’s true. I see no problem with him being a foreign coach in Brazil. Now there will be a big discussion about the future coach of Brazil, I see those names very favorable”, he added.

He also commented on what, for him, his team lacked to eliminate Croatia. “We didn’t know how to waste time in extra time after the goal. We need to be smarter, this is all we need to pass the tie,” he said.

A Ronaldo who trusted Neymar to play for Brazil again. “He was very upset with the result in Brazil. It’s normal for him to feel that way right now, but I’m sure he’ll come back stronger and continue playing for Brazil. He is still young and can play in the next World Cup. I am proud of how he showed his commitment in the last six months in Brazil”, he commented.

“He played a great first game, suffered an ankle injury and made a lot of sacrifices to play again for the national team. It is very important for us and I hope it comes back soon and stronger,” completing he.

Kudos to Endricj and Mbappé

The historic striker from Brazil also appreciates his country’s new football promise, an Endrick linked to Real Madrid. “He is a young talent from Brazil who will be very good. He has played professionally this year and will be a great talent for the next few years. I don’t know if it is over or not at Real Madrid, let’s see. What is certain is that since he is so young we are going to enjoy him in Brazil for at least a year and a half”, he assured.

In addition, he chose Mbappé as the one who will be the best player in the World Cup, at the same time that he remained in France as a great favorite. “My prediction from the beginning was always Brazil and France in the final. Brazil is gone; Match after match, France confirms its favoritism and continues to be the favorite to win the World Cup”, he commented.

“Mbappé is having a good World Cup, decided in France. He has incredible physical and technical qualities. He could be the best player in the World Cup. Mbappé has natural talent and, at 23 years old only, an experience winning the World Cup, as an opponent… his game is improving every time”, he pointed out.

“He knows how to use his skills. How to go faster than others. Use this ability to help your entire team. France is the favorite to win the World Cup. Mbappé will be the best player,” he said.

Happy if Messi wins the World Cup, but not Argentina…

Ronaldo assured that “I would be happy if Messi won the World Cup”, while he would not “be happy, as a Brazilian” if Argentina won. “We all deserve it. Playing soccer and winning. No one will give you anything. For his story, not for anything else. He has possibilities, of course. Argentina don’t play great football, but they have an incredible desire, they all run together, they all have aggressiveness… and then they have Messi, who when he approaches the box very decisive. Personally, I will be happy for him if he wins,” he replied.

Ronaldo said that if El Yamiq, a Moroccan player from Valladolid, the club he manages, does not have a clause to win the World Cup, “we will put it on him.” “He deserves it. We are happy with the way he played”, he commented before thinking about the World Cup held by Morocco.

“This is the big surprise of the World Cup. How he plays and how he defends himself. Spain, Portugal were surprised… it’s a great football story that an African team is in the semifinals of the World Cup. The The reaction of the people seen in Morocco is incredible”, he said.

“It’s hard to lose, but that football offers us stories as good as Morocco is appreciated. I like it, but I don’t think they will lose it. France has a very solid team”, he completed.

“Be careful in Argentina, there are opportunities. And Croatia, let’s not forget that in 2018 they were in the final and are in the semifinals again, eliminating Brazil… let’s see what happens. Everything that is happening this World Cup is good; there were many doubts before it started and it was wonderful to see how we all enjoy a wonderful World Cup”, he added.

Qatar’s organization is commended

In addition, Ronaldo praised the Qatar 2022 World Cup at the organizational level. “Beautiful stadiums, no traffic jams, you can see two or three games on the same day, impeccable security, the union of people enjoying themselves…this is a historic edition for the world. It is historic for the Arab world, that we came here with doubts and we learned a lot from them and to be more tolerant of other cultures. It is being passed; I enjoyed it very much. Too bad it’s running out,” he said.

A Ronaldo who also defended a Luis Enrique who was his ally. “I saw Spain’s first game live and I liked how they played. He has a very characteristic game, football gave him a difficult defeat in the elimination against Morocco. I thought it was great that he was doing Twitches during the World; It was something unusual, spontaneous, modern… although many people in Spain beat him for it. The world is changing and Luis Enrique has done it wonderfully”, he declared.