Football players are humans too 💔
Marc Cucurella talked about raising his autistic son and the struggles behind the scenes… I’ll be watching him differently at the FIFA World Cup.
Footballers carry things we never see outside the pitch 🥺⚽️
I'mRonaldo Nazário on the importance of Neymar after Brazil's disappointing performance against Morocco national football team:
🗣️ “After watching that match, I don't want to hear anyone say Brazil don't need Neymar. The game exposed exactly why he remains one of the most important players this country has produced.
When Brazil were struggling, who was demanding the ball? Who was slowing the game down when it became chaotic? Who was capable of creating something from absolutely nothing? Those are the questions people should be asking.
For years, people focused on Neymar's goals, skills, and headlines. What they failed to appreciate was the responsibility he carries. When things go wrong, Brazil naturally look towards him.
Against Morocco, Brazil looked like a team with talent but without a clear reference point. There was no player consistently taking control of the rhythm, no player forcing the opposition to change their plan.
I'm not saying Neymar would have magically solved every problem. Football doesn't work like that. But I am saying Morocco would have been thinking about him every second they were on the pitch.
That's the difference between a great player and a special player. One plays the game. The other changes how the entire game is played around him.
And after what I watched, one thing became very clear: Brazil have many talented players. But they still don't have another Neymar.”
🚨Kaká, Ronaldo Nazário and Roberto Carlos debate Carlo Ancelotti’s lineup as Brazil draw 1-1 with Morocco at half-time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
🗣️ Kaká:
“I don’t understand why Matheus Cunha and Ederson are on the bench.
Brazil is lacking intensity and Morocco are winning too many duels in midfield.
Paquetá hasn’t been able to control the game and Brazil look uncomfortable.”
🗣️ Ronaldo Nazário:
“That’s exactly my point.
Ederson gives you energy, ball progression and defensive balance, but Brazil are struggling to keep possession.
Morocco look sharper, quicker and more determined right now.”
🗣️ Roberto Carlos:
“And what about Cunha?
If he was on the pitch, he’d be pressing defenders, tracking back and making life difficult for Morocco.
Brazil need that aggression because Morocco are playing out too easily.”
🗣️ Kaká:
“Casemiro also looks isolated.
He’s trying to hold everything together but the midfield isn’t helping him.
There have been too many misplaced passes and not enough movement.”
🗣️ Ronaldo Nazário:
“Paquetá is a talented player but today nothing is coming off for him.
Brazil need more control and more energy in the middle of the park.
That’s why people will question why Ederson didn’t start.”
🗣️ Roberto Carlos:
“The worrying thing is that Morocco look like the better organised team.
Brazil have the better players on paper, but football isn’t played on paper.
At the moment Morocco look more prepared for this match.”
🗣️ Kaká:
“Ancelotti is one of the greatest coaches in history, nobody doubts that.
But if Brazil don’t improve in the second half, the questions about his team selection will only grow.
Cunha and Ederson are watching a game that suits them perfectly.”
🗣️ Ronaldo Nazário:
“The World Cup doesn’t wait for anyone.
You have to make decisions quickly and sometimes you need to be brave.
For me, Brazil need changes if they want to win this game.”
🗣️ Roberto Carlos:
“Brazil can still win because they have world-class talent.
But if they continue playing like this, Morocco will believe they can take all three points.
Right now it feels like Morocco want more”.
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