When Ronaldo Nazario was asked to name the English player who he believed had the potential to play for Brazil, he did so without any reservations.
Between the years 1994 and 2011, Ronaldo was a member of the Brazilian national team, during which time he received 98 caps and scored 62 goals.
In the year 2002, the legendary striker won the Ballon d’Or award for the second time in his career. In 1994, he won the World Cup, and in 2002, he won the FIFA World Cup.
A quarterfinal match between Brazil and England took place during the tournament. The match became famous due to Ronaldinho’s custodian David Seaman being fouled by Ronaldinho, which resulted in England’s elimination from the competition. Sven-Goran Eriksson’s team was eliminated from the competition.
Following his victory at the World Cup, Ronaldo reached an agreement with Real Madrid, where he would be able to play alongside David Beckham, who was the captain of England at the tournament.
In the year 2020, the two players reflected on their time spent playing in La Liga while they were on a video call with one another. In addition, Beckham recalled that Ronaldo had once told him that he was the only player from England who was capable of playing for Brazil.
“When I moved from Manchester, and I had been there my whole life, to move to Madrid was a big move for me,” the legend of Manchester United explained. “I had previously spent my entire life in Manchester.”
“You were one of the very first people that I witnessed in my life. It was comforting to be at the club when you entered the changing room. I felt like I was at home there.
I remember you turning around to me and saying that the Brazil squad believed that if there was any English player who could play in the Brazilian team, it would be me. I was given the opportunity to participate in the team.
On the other hand, I never paid any attention to what you said because Brazilian players are unparalleled! You are aware of that.”
According to Ronaldo, Beckham is “one of the best of all time” when it comes to his use of the football. Ronaldo also stated that Beckham would “come to me without looking at me.” Please accept my gratitude for the numerous balls that you provided to me. You were truly remarkable.
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