In its 35 years still triumphs in Greece. It is now at AEK. Always with one eye on Barcelona
Rivaldo was the last great idol of barcelonismo before the arrival of Ronaldinho at Camp Nou in 2003. As azulgrana, in the image and likeness of his compatriot, got the prized award of best player in the world, the Golden Ball dreamed. And the two also went from being idols masses to be questioned. At present, some sectors would not barcelonismos with bad eyes that Ronaldinho crossed out. Rivaldo, meanwhile, ended free in Milan ... Today, it remains at the bottom of the canyon in the AEK of Greece with Serra Ferrer of coach.
How will their lives for Athens
Very happy. This is my fourth season in Greece and I am very adapted. Although the Olympiacos and Panathinaikos have spent a lot of money on a grand template, we are now leaders of the League, which has much merit.
Already
speaks Greek fluently?
Ufff ...! That is more complicated. No, I do not speak fluently. The team includes six players Brazilians, three Argentines, Portuguese, Serra Ferrer is Spanish, so we talk to communicate in Spanish portuguéso. My wife did speak it fairly well.
Is close to 36 years. The old smallpox, 'Rivo'...
The will perform on April 16, yes. Physically I am fine. I always cared a lot and the injuries I have respected enough. I love football and as long as you have a passion for this play will continue at the foot of the canyon. With AEK I have another year of contract and I think it, of course.
Are you aware of what is happening in Barça
Everything that can be living here, but yes, I see the Spanish television satellite, as the Bar ça-Seville Cup on Wednesday, read on the Internet and talk to the press friends that I explain some things. Something is happening with Ronaldinho, right?
Truth. And what is it?
I do not know very well, but Ronaldo will be left after one year at Barça. Romario also failed to comply with its contract. I ended up in Milan. Therefore I do not think it is coincidence, and of course the blame solely fútbolista. Something's happening in Barça with the major players.
Maybe not accept that a major figure in lower performance. Maybe we want is always at the same level ...
But that is impossible, because you can not win every year the League, the Champions League or always be the best or the most golea
Do you believe that Ronaldinho remains the same as always?
All players have ups and downs and we went through best and worst moments, but I have one thing very clear: Ronnie is the usual. Sure. Furthermore, I do not think that is good for the image of Barça that it is well to Ronnie ...
What concerns?
He is an icon, a reference, a mirror where many footballers are fixed. If others see that as Ronaldinho low yield treat it well, those players, as Messi, for example, or many others, think that any day they can spend exactly the same.
And what we do then?
In my view what we should do is give more affection than ever to Ronaldinho.
Why
part of who?
Of all. Starting with the coach and running by the Press.
We are talking about a professional who is paid a tab of millions of euros every year ...
This money has nothing to do, believe me. There are many things that footballers do so without thinking about the money. When one is low morale, what must be done is levantársela, encourage, give support. If the early criticism of the change, then we have a problem.
What
done Rijkaard
Demostrarle that trusts him.
The public
...
Demostrarle you want.
The media ...
Allow confidence. Ronnie has made great seasons, big parties, has set very important goals, has won many titles and has not yet attained 28 years! Have much football still in his legs!
Well
in Barcelona and hear voices that say that the best thing would be to sell Barça.
Cometerían a very serious mistake and would pay dearly. In my view does not exist in the world today, a football player who can replace the void that would leave Ronaldinho. Also, let me ask you one thing, how old Henry?
Thierry is 30 years old, why question?
And for how many years has signed Barça?
The current and three more ...
I find it incredible that anyone could think that Ronaldinho, 28 years old, has no more to offer in football Barça when Henry has signed to 34. Did he seem to understand what I mean?
Perfectly, but that depends largely on what each player wants or can offer ...
Look, I was world champion with Brazil in Korea and Japan in 30 years. I was the second top scorer after Ronaldo and I chose the third best player of the World Cup. We all are challenges to meet and Ronnie is yours.
Do you know what?
I am not inside his head, nor I like to talk about things others, but I know that Ronaldinho has a lot of enthusiasm for making a great World in South Africa.
That will be in 2010 ...
So. Will reaching that event in the best possible way and also want removed the thorn from Germany, where things were not good either Brazil or him on the personal aspect. South Africa would be his last World him, sure, will want to shine light itself.
Some say that Ronnie will again be number one. Others who ...
If he has the motivation, many ilusióny win, achieved.
And after having won a World Cup, two League, Champions League, all individual awards for having occurred and what may have motivated?
Surely he wants to be re-League champion, Europe, Brazil with the world. And never forget that playing football is like us felicies. While we love this profession.
Some players
FC Barcelona have been accused of not taking privacy consistent with the duties of a professional football ...
Look, I never left nor night he drank alcohol. I never liked to leave. However, I believe that a díaa week, after a party, have a drink with no responsibility makes dañoa anyone. What also matters are the ways and the gift of opportunity.
What does he mean by that?
Nobody is aware that when you win matches and the team works, but you see three in the morning in a nightclub nobody ever going to say anything. But if the team loses, the first thing you ask and demand is that caring ways. Pass in all countries of the world. When you lose it's best to stay at home, you do not see.
Good advice ...
The major players have to be aware that they are an example for many people, especially children. They want us to be like tomorrow, so much caring image. Ronaldinho is the idol of children by their football and that always has a smile and a moment for them. Those things also have to value them know.
Incidentally, how do you see the Barça this season?
I think it continues to make the best football game España.Es attractive, with extremes, which I like. No wonder that in the Camp Nou fans always wanted to see good football, not just winning. Historically in Barça always opted for quality, why have so many great players paraded.
Therein lies the debate right now. Even Eto'o says that the first thing is to win, to play well comes later.
Because there are emergencies and Madrid is seven points in the standings. I also understand this. Moreover, in many phases of a game can not only think about doing so beautiful, we must be more practical. It is true that the three points, or spend an eliminatory, is the crux. When you win titles few people remember if you play good or bad. What is true is that only those sets capable of making a football attractive are remembered many years later.
The seven point lead between Madrid and FC Barcelona are a true reflection of the difference between the two great rivals?
I think not, far from it. The key was in the party's Camp Nou. That defeat did much damage to Barça. Anyway I think that difference is not insurmountable. The Barça have to match staffing and overcome it.
But it does not have much margin for error ...
Look, Sunday, Real Madrid can lose well before the Atletico Madrid. And if Barça beat Racing will be placed over just four points. It is a lot League todavíay everything can happen.
Would you like Madrid Bernd Schuster
She football very practical and also has great players such as Robinho, Van Nistelrooy, Casillas, Raul, Baptista .... The League is to be very exciting. The last season was.
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