Rivaled, a legend of FC Barcelona and Betfair ambassador, has praised the feat achieved by Atlético de Madrid by eliminating Liverpool in the Champions League and qualifying for the competition's quarterfinals. A feat that the Brazilian fundamentally places on the shoulders of his coach.
“Simeone has an important part of responsibility in Atlético's classification. He is one of the best coaches in the world and empowers his players so much, that makes them reach their limits … and even beyond“Rivaldo began to value.”The team always plays highly motivated and focused when Cholo is close. It transmits strength and desire to the players and they respond by achieving feats that few believe they can achieve, “he complimented the Argentine, against whom he faced many times as a player.
Rivaldo even believes that Simeone is responsible for Liverpool's current losing streak. “When Atlético won in Spain, their free fall began. You could say that he has had a great influence as a stumbling block, “added the Betfair ambassador.
“Sarabia has to moderate her behavior”
Winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1999, Rivaldo also took the opportunity to pull Eder Sarabia's ears and his behavior in the Classic, when he was hunted by the cameras, harshly criticizing the Barça players.
“Sarabia has to understand that he is in Barcelona, a team that attracts a lot of attention. That is why you have to be extremely careful with your behavior. He is not in any club, he is in a great club like Barcelona and these things can alter the internal environment of the squad, “said the Betfair ambassador.
Rivaldo not only transmitted these exhortations to Sarabia, but also “to all the staff and staff members who are on the bench. It is crucial to avoid repeating something like this. Especially now, that the cameras will be more attentive than ever, “advised the Brazilian.
“Ronaldinho does not deserve what is happening to him”
Finally, Rivaldo wanted to have words of encouragement for Ronaldinho, companion of the Brazilian team with which he won the 2002 World Cup and a personal friend. The Gaucho is being held in Paraguay for the alleged use of a false passport. “It is obvious that I am very saddened by everything that is happening with Ronaldinho. All of this is bad for his reputation as the great soccer idol he is. He does not deserve it“said the Betfair ambassador.
In his words he also showed prudence. “Only when I talk to him and his brother will I know what has happenedBut naturally, as a friend and colleague, I refer to his version and try to understand why he had an allegedly false passport. “