It seems lie, but it is true. The reality is that nobody at the moment intends to Brazilian ace

His pitiful physical state (in Brazil already know him as the 'Gordinho' for his' Pancho brewer ') has halted all conversations they had between his brother Roberto de Assis and both clubs. We have, for the moment it was decided to wait until being called into the ideal way, because right now looks more like a former footballer total reminiscent of the last stage of Diego Armando Maradona, a player elite that seeks to dazzle with their attendance, their race, their speed, their sombrerazos, shot his ball stopped ... as he used to do game after game in their first three years at FC Barcelona leads the five that now.

Indeed, nobody understands that been allowed to leave publicly displaying a rounded belly who does not play a friendly match four months ago. Of course, Ronaldinho 'Gaucho' was the great attraction of the friendly encounter between the friends of friends against Brazilian ace Messi which was played in the Monumental stadium in Maturin, in Caracas, and we know also that caused madness among Japanese children during another exhibition sponsored by a brand sports in the park Yoyogui, in the center of the Japanese capital, but also such presences have been the reasons for not resuming talks for chips.

This Ronaldinho has reasoned that was put into the hands of a fitness coach to regain the ideal way to arrive in fullness and physical for Beijing 2008 Olympics. The current Barca player tries to show that he is not finished and its desire is to win that title to offer his country and to imply more than one that still has much football in his boots. If all this succeeds, be sure that several clubs that strive to gain their services, but can stay for dress saints because Barca does not want to see or painting.

Diego Maradona believes that the club is seriously wrong if in the end left to Ronaldinho to march to another club.

Asked about the status of Ronaldinho in Barca, and if it is comparable to the differences that kept him with the club during his time as Barca, lacónicamente Maradona replied: "For me and I went with Nunez. Nothing has changed, sister" .

"Ronaldinho is too good kind, too good player like him to critique. It is has given everything to Barcelona and now that has not played not win anything without him, "said the Argentine, who played in the club from 1982 to 1984.

Maradona was allowed a council to give FC Barcelona: "I ask the Barcelona fans who really keep Ronaldinho. That does not pass the same as with Figo, Romario, Rivaldo, and so many others who threw for jealousy in Barcelona ".

The Argentine also predicted that, if Ronaldinho tab "by Milan or any other club when it returns to Barcelona will vaccinate them will get three goals. "

The coach of Barça returned to offer another sign of confidence in the Brazilian crack and he continues to value as a great crack team

Ronaldinho constantly live in the eye of the hurricane since his performance suffered an alarming slump last season. He has received criticism from all sides, but has always found a loyal supporter in the shape of Frank Rijkaard. The Dutch again commend the Brazilian in an interview with Reuters that stood in the hierarchy above that is considered unanimously as a starting player like Leo Messi.

The technician remarked that "as far as I see it, Ronaldinho remains the number one. So is for Messi. It is not for nothing that when Ronnie enters the field, Messi always are looking for. And that also gives the maturity to help the partner because you have to do things like touch them, but not find it excessively. " Rijkaard understands that the Brazilian "when it recovers, it is one of the best" and that will increase their level as they "have sufficient minute workouts and parties."

The recipe for improving their performance spends so inescapable, as the coach, a full part in every session since their quality is obvious: "I hope that you well, but I can not see the future and depends on many factors, and the principal is the same player, which should continue trabhajando and sacrifice to get where they want. " The coach does not believe that blaugrana Ronnie being cleared site on the eleventh day, and when they improve their physical condition "no problems". Rijkaard fully supports the footballer and his continuity in the club, but stated that already spoken "a lot" about its future and that "enough is enough" because now touches "to work and react."

As for the trajectory of the team, Rijkaard showed his "joy" because "people say that he has changed his luck and be with the team. Despite the pessimism has faded, the Dutch did not believe that "everything has changed in a week" after the victory in the last sigh versus Osasuna and puncture Madrid in Spain. "We must continue to work and believe in our potential. Psychologically, recent victories have been very important for the team and also have been victories worked and should give us confidence. "

The Dutch do not want marked long-term objectives and described the clash in Seville as "the most important" and, if liguera reverse the situation, "can be traced to talk about, but if we win everything is not just a dispute traced because all competitions and mean it is a success for us, whatever happens and whatever you do the rival team, which I hardly interested. " Rijkaard stressed that "what interests me is winning, aunqeu now Madrid is still the best team because it is the leader." The technician appealed to "not give something" and "demonstrate that, at the end of the season, if you work it is possible that things may change. We need each other competitions and awards is important. "

Rijkaard asked his players humility in the workplace and warned that "my experience tells me that in football, if a team wants to prove something, too failed to nothing. When salts to make a difference, but rarely achieve. We must help colleagues do the dirty work, fight, have a good attitude and mentality. "

"Mourinho is one of the best coaches'

Rijkaard was not offended even less when asked about Jose Mourinho and identified him as "one of the best coaches in recent times." The Dutch 'helped' Txiki Begiristain you need to establish a list of futures and also mentioned the names of "Fabio Capello, Juande Ramos and Guus Hiddink, who are the coach is who have worked better and more successful in recent times ". In addition, Rijkaard has not clarified that "nothing against" the Portuguese coach, who had serious differences in the various clashes in recent years in the Champions League with Chelsea.

"I still can not be compared with Maradona"

The Dutch coach said that "hopefully" Messi may come someday to be as good as Maradona, but stated that it is too early to make comparisons: "Maradona has already experienced everything from some very early youth to have a maturity and even Messi is young and is working to finish his career. It is better to wait that Messi has that age and experience. " Without wishing to take up the flaws of the young star, Diego Rijkaard stressed that "had a vision for the game, a final pass to him was in a very complete player."

"Bojan is ready to go to the Euro"

Although the Linyola stayed with the desire to debut with Spain to France, Rijkaard said that the forthcoming Euro "I see it prepared and, although still young, their intelligence seems to have older. This is a player who can operate in any computer. " The Dutch had opted for the strong scorer, who has given many minutes in his first season in the first team, though still only about 17 years in age youth.

"Being selfish, I would prefer that he was here"

Samuel Eto'o was classified yesterday for the finals of the African Cup, a story that leave a sour taste in the coach barcelonista. "I am delighted by Samuel who is contesting the Africa Cup and I wish him well, but for us it is an important player. It is a goal and we all know that. Being selfish, it would have been better if he were here, but on the other hand I know that is an important tournament for him and his country, "said the technician of the table blaugrana.