Brazilian World Cup-winner Ronaldo is just not pleased with the concept of fierce rivals Argentina successful the match in Qatar following his personal nation’s shock exit within the quarter-finals.
Brazil, who captured their fifth title in 2002 with Ronaldo taking part in an important position, suffered a last-eight penalty shootout defeat by Croatia, who Argentina play within the semi-finals in a while Tuesday.
“To say I’ll be happy for Argentina (if they win), that will not be true, it would be a lie, I will not be a hypocrite,” Ronaldo stated in an interview with Spanish day by day Marca.
“We all deserve the World Cup, it’s won on the pitch. Argentina are not playing very well, but they have so much desire, they run so much, they have so much heart… And then they have Lionel Messi who is decisive in the final part.”
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Ronaldo, the twice Ballon d’Or winner who lifted a number of trophies along with his nationwide group together with Copa America and Confederations Cup, additionally mentioned Brazil’s subsequent coach with Tite leaving the job after failing to win two World Cups.
“I wouldn’t mind if he was a foreigner. I’d love to see Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti or Jose Mourinho coaching Brazil. But I’m not the one who chooses,” he stated.
“I’m always at the disposal of the CBF (Brazilian soccer federation) for whatever they want, for any consultation.”
