Ronaldinho: I was the best in my era
Ronaldinho: I was the best in my era
- We will continue to enjoy the magic of Ronaldinho?
- I am old now. 36 years. Not the same as when you were 26 ...
- And what are your plans?
- Already planned finish of his career. The idea is to play another year. Currently, however, I became devoted to new projects related to music and football, which, as you know, are my two major passions. Option is to keep playing, but what most want is to have time to travel and to do different promotions. This is what I want to do. And as I say, not just about music and other things related to football - as different schools for children in all parts of the world. In any case, what I choose for this year must be compatible with all these interests that I have.
- Is there a possibility someday return to Barcelona?
- In Barcelona it was very beautiful phase of my life. No one knows what might happen in the future. We will see.
- Your career started at Gremio in 1998. Then you go to Europe and already 18 years playing football. As you look back, what do you see, what you got?
- Everything remains. He was living a dream, I won everything and really it was all a dream. I can not choose just one moment or one thing.
- Gremio, PSG, Barcelona, Milan, Flamengo, Atletico Mineiro, Queretaro, Fluminense - 8 and 17 club titles. In Barcelona there, however, it was the best stage of your career?
- This is the team where I played most years. With all the clubs where I played, I won trophies. Without doubt, however, Barca is something special for me.
- Blame your lack of constancy, that when you were on top, you have failed to hold there. Something example, was able to make Messi. Is it so hard to stay on top?
- It is very difficult. And it has to be complicated. Staying №1 so long as Leo account modern football ... It is very difficult. This only shows that Messi is a phenomenon.
- It is difficult to keep than a physical form, but as a psychic.
- Of course. This is the most complex. But football is. You have to be the best every Wednesday and every Saturday. And life is. It is not easy to maintain this rhythm.
- Do you believe that Messi is the best player in history?
- In every age there is one that is best. Leo is the best in the present.
- What future do you expect from compatriot Neymar?
- I think we will reach the level of Messi. It will be the best of his time. It is very young and has already won a lot. Like many others, however, he had the bad luck to play in an era with Messi.
- And the comparison Messi - Pele?
- Everyone in his time. Garrincha, Maradona ... And Leo was inside with them.
- With your talent and you can be among those.
- Yes, I was the best. Each of them was the best of his time. At my age I was.
- Can you highlight a special moment in all these years you as a player?
- No way. Not one day, a goal or a title ... I was fortunate to win everything - the Champions League, World Cup titles in Spain, Italy and Brazil. These are the very years in which I played and won many trophies. I can pick out one moment, his entire career.
- What a memory you have left of your period in Barcelona?
- In Barcelona won many titles, I had many teammates, there was five years. And not everything is in defeat, and in coexistence with all those people who have helped me so much. It was a beautiful episode of my life and keep very nice feeling from that time. The memories from there are unforgettable.
- And today what Barca for you?
- Many of my friends play there, while others work at the club. Much fun as watching the team, because they are very good and the club is on the right path. Not surprisingly, many years already won so many trophies.
- Does Luis Enrique with the best team in history?
- This is one of the best teams of all time. These are great players, which is a joy to watch them play. Pleasure.