Rivaldo analyzed Marcelo’s present and, for the Betfair ambassador, the time has come to seriously consider his departure. “Look, I have always been a follower of Marcelo, but it is so obvious that Real Madrid is thinking about his replacement and the renewal of the squad, that no matter how much he has given to the club, taking into account his age, I think that the moment has come “, assured the ex-Brazilian footballer.
“Now what he will have to think about in these months is where to go, if he has enough quality to continue playing for an elite European club or if he prefers to make the leap to China or the United States. Much will depend on himself, on his own decision” he added. Rivaldo believes that the exit doors will open for him at the Bernabéu. “I can’t imagine Real Madrid putting them in trouble for this exit process, even more so considering their limited participation in recent months,” Rivaldo concluded.
Also in the key of Real Madrid, Rivaldo was calm about the future of Zidane, although he did not rule out that the current season has consequences. “Everything will depend on the results you have. He still has the Champions League and Zidane is a legend for what he has done as a player and coach. I do not see it in danger in the short term. Nobody at Real Madrid will rush into this decision until the end of the season ”, predicted the Betfair ambassador.
Rivaldo, FC Barcelona legend and Betfair ambassador, launched himself to defend with intensity Leo Messi after the Argentine’s contract with the Catalans was completely leaked. Despite the criticism that ‘La Pulga’ has received for such high emoluments, Rivaldo believes that Messi has given much more to the club than he has received and that his contribution to the Blaugrana entity is impossible to quantify.
“The filtration is bad by nature and potentially harmful, that is clear. But I believe that there is no discussion whatsoever about the figures that are offered,” the Brazilian began to reflect, very seriously. “Look, everything Messi has done for FC Barcelona is far above what he has received from the club. It is impossible to quantify what Messi has given him and continues to give him financially and sportingly, “the Betfair ambassador emphatically insisted.
“It seems so unfair to me that someone is launching to criticize this contract with everything it contributes with its goals, but also attracting sponsors, the media, fans … It is a normal agreement that Messi closed for his own benefit. You have to measure everything in that contract, “insisted Rivaldo.
The Brazilian was also very angry at the leak itself. “I cannot ignore, nor ignore that whoever has leaked this contract has done so with bad intentions. Eager to do damage, seeking to divide the club a little more in these turbulent times,” said the former winner of the Ballon de Gold in 1999.
Finally, Rivaldo also applauded Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent record and compared him to some of the players he has recently surpassed, such as Romario, with whom Rivaldo shared space in the national team. “Romario was a great player, it was pure magic within the area. But honestly, I don’t know who would make a better match, if with him or with Cristiano Ronaldo, because the Portuguese is one of those players who helps mark those who come from behind, as was my case. I would have loved to play with him. It is an example for future generations. At 36 years old still performing like this… an extraordinary example ”, concluded the Betfair ambassador.
