Brazilian legend Ronaldinho declared he won't watch the Copa America, criticizing the current national team for lacking leadership and passion. In response, Barcelona winger Raphinha expressed surprise and disagreement, highlighting Ronaldinho's request for tickets to the games.
Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho recently sparked controversy by announcing he would not watch the national team's matches during the upcoming Copa America. He expressed his discontent on social media, describing the current squad as one of the worst in recent years, lacking leadership, determination, and passion for the game. He lamented the state of Brazilian football, stating, "This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, just average players for the most part."
In response, Barcelona winger Raphinha addressed Ronaldinho’s comments during a pre-match press conference. According to Fabrizio Romano, Raphinha was puzzled by the statement and remarked, "Ronaldinho’s statement? I don’t know if that was an adv or not but… a few days ago, I’m told he asked Vini Jr for tickets to come see our games." Raphinha added, "In any case, I was surprised and I don’t agree with his statement."
The exchange highlights a rift between the Brazilian football legend and the current squad, with Ronaldinho’s harsh critique contrasting with the team's determination to prove their worth. Ronaldinho had also conveyed similar sentiments on the Brazilian YouTube channel Cartoloucos, emphasizing his disinterest in watching any Copa America games due to the team's perceived shortcomings.
