Brazil football icon, Ronaldinho, real name, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on Saturday, vowed not to watch his country at the 2024 Copa America.
Ronaldinho disclosed his decision in a lengthy Instagram post while describing the current squad’s performance as one of the one of the worst things he’s witnessed.
He decried the players’ lack of love for the shirt, and announced that he’s resigned from watching or celebrating Brazil’s victory in any game. Dorival Júnior’s men begin their Copa América campaign on June 25 against Costa Rica.
The statement reads; “That’s it folks, I’ve had enough. This is a sad moment for those who love Brazilian soccer. It’s getting hard to find the spirit to watch the games. This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, only average players for the majority.
I’ve been following football since I was a kid, long before I thought about becoming a player, and I’ve never seen a situation as bad as this. Lack of love for the shirt, lack of grit and the most important of all: football.
I’ll repeat, our performance has been one of the worst things I’ve ever seen. Such a shame. I therefore declare my resignation. I will not watch any CONMEBOL Copa AmericaTM game, nor celebrate any victory.”
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