Cristiano Ronaldo has also been determined to become the best player in the World. When he arrived in England, dubbed a ‘one-trick pony’ by many, he never let the criticism stand between him and his goal.
So he’s made it, although is still waiting on being awarded the official honour in December, and there’s no denying that you have to contain bags full of self-belief to get to where he has.
It appears as this self-belief, or arrogance, rubbed the current Chelsea boss, Phil Scolari, up the wrong way.
“He’s a good kid but someone must have told him he’s the best in the world and if he actually thinks that it will be very hard to work with him,” Scolari said, after Portugal’s match against Sweden in 2004. Ronaldo had replaced Luis Figo with half an hour left to play, with the Portuguese earning a draw with an injury time equaliser.
The ex-Portugal press officer and Scolari biographer Jose Carlos Freitas has spoke about Ronaldo’s beginnings playing with his country.
“The position of right wing belonged to Figo as did the number seven shirt,” Freitas said. “Cristiano was given the number 17, the second number seven, the second Figo. Figo’s attitude towards Cristiano was more like that of captain and team mate than as a veteran leader preparing his replacement. Ronaldo looked up to Figo but he also had the attitude of someone who was ready to take on the mantle and be even better than him…and Figo knew it.”
I think Mr Scolari should start worring, where he’ll end up next season.
Defienetly he’ll be searching for another club or country to manage next season..
Agreed. Scolari acts like a seemingly laid-back club manager but there’s more to his cunning than meets the eye. He knows if ManU were to beat him to the CL &/or League title like Grant’s Chelsea, he is finished. He is trying hard to please the British media, setting the stage for a grandstand interview after one of both the titles are won and boasting ‘There you go!’
At the same time he’s preparing for failure. The battles with Sir Alex are not on the pitch alone. He is a dangerous opponent in the English League.
I think Scolari is pretty funny…. he kinda reminds me of that old school teacher, that either seemed a bit scenile or the one that had a little bottle of whisky in his briefcase…
I think he is a character, but dont think he will be with Chelski for long.. i personally think he doesnt seem that interested and seems like he is just going through the motions..
Fergie is the Daddy of football… always will be ..
Nobody will ever take that title away from him…
After all its on every man utd shirt aint it
AIG = Alex Is God
Scolari just looks a season player who will triupmh in Winter the Hide behind covers when Summer comes:I have noticed He carefully choses his words not to condemn anyone Since the British Media arent that Merciful when Plucking words from people’s mouth.
Nway He should just borrow Alex’s books to get a wind of what is coming or what to expect…..