Roberto Carlos on why he feels Ronaldinho never reached his full potential
🎙️ John Obi Mikel: “Why isn’t Ronaldinho mentioned alongside Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazário? How good was he, and why isn’t he always in that conversation?”
🗣️ Roberto Carlos: “Ronaldinho knew his limits for how long he could play at the highest level. I think that when he reached his peak, he just wanted to have fun, not to be a professional any more. In that moment of happiness and joy, he thought, ‘I’m going to play football. I will see how much longer I can go on, but I will keep having fun.’
His whole story has been spectacular. I think it was more about the professional side rather than the mental side. And that’s why he lacked a little bit to reach his full potential. He is considered as one of the top players ever, one of the best, but there were moments when he said, ‘I am tired. Now I’m just going to play football and have a good time.'”
🎙️ John Obi Mikel: ” Too many parties?”
🗣️ Roberto Carlos: “No I don’t think so. I think it was more like, ‘I achieved everything in football, people are happy with me. Now I’m going to slow down a bit and enjoy a little more about life.’ But not just parties. I think it was more that he was tired making so many people happy.” ❤