Ronaldo recalls elimination against Zidane in 2006: "We were crying"
Ronaldo recalls Brazil's painful elimination in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, highlighting an emotional meeting with Zidane in the dressing room.
During the countdown to the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo Nazário relives memories of the 2006 World Cup, where Brazil was eliminated by France in the quarter-finals. In an interview with the French newspaper 'L'Equipe', Ronaldo shared a memorable moment that occurred in the dressing room after the match.
"We were friends and we continue to be. He came to our dressing room, but the atmosphere was very heavy. Many players were crying. I congratulated him, but I said it was not the right time for us to exchange shirts and I asked him to stay away", revealed Ronaldo.
France won 1-0, with an impressive performance from Zidane and a goal from Thierry Henry. Ronaldo praised Zidane, stating that he gave an exceptional performance: "He eliminated us with a truly masterful display. His technical level was the highest you can imagine." Ronaldo also remembered the famous sombrero that Zidane made at one point during the game: "He was very inspired, and it is no surprise that his performance is considered one of the best individual performances in the history of the World Cup."
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