Fabio Capello criticizes Ronaldo Fenômeno and cites excessive parties at Real Madrid

Fabio Capello detailed the behind-the-scenes of his relationship with Ronaldo Fenômeno during the period they were together in Real Madrid. The Italian coach classified the Brazilian striker as a “negative leader” due to his behavior outside the four lines. The statements took place at an event organized by the newspaper Corriere della Sera, at Itália. Capello recalled episodes about the athlete’s weight and taste for night parties.

The coach stated that Ronaldo’s talent was not accompanied by adequate professional conduct in training. According to Segundo, the attacker weighed 94 kg in Espanha, ten more than he registered when he won Copa in Mundo in 2002. Capello mentioned that the Brazilian did not motivate his teammates and maintained an excessive focus on social events. The Italian admitted that the situation caused internal wear and tear on the galactic squad at the time.

Treinador describes Ronaldo’s indiscipline in the Spanish locker room

The relationship between the commander and the ace was marked by the lack of commitment that Capello saw in the daily routine. The Italian highlighted that the number 9’s posture disrupted the collective environment, especially due to the influence he had on the other players. Ronaldo was seen as a central figure, but his lack of dedication to physical training bothered the coaching staff.

Capello reported that he tried to fit the player into an athletic standard, but encountered resistance. Fenômeno’s overweight became a recurring topic in the club’s internal discussions. The coach was emphatic in saying that the Brazilian did not meet the minimum requirements of an elite athlete at that time. The lack of focus resulted in a drop in performance which, for the coach, was decisive for his negative view of the period.

Conversa with Berlusconi sealed transfer to Milan

One of the central points of the interview was the revelation of a dialogue between Fabio Capello and Silvio Berlusconi, then owner of Milan. The manager called the coach asking for references about hiring Ronaldo. Capello was direct in his response when warning about the attacker’s lifestyle. The coach told the president that the Brazilian constantly frequented clubs and did not serve as an example.

Apesar’s discouraging warning, Milan announced the signing of the center forward the following day. The episode illustrates the prestige that Ronaldo still maintained in the European market, even with the problems highlighted by its coach at Real Madrid. Capello suggested that Berlusconi ignored technical caveats in favor of the media impact and innate talent that Fenômeno possessed.

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• Ronaldo weighed 94 kg on Real Madrid
• The ideal weight indicated by Capello was 84 kg
• Silvio Berlusconi consulted the coach before purchasing the player
• Cassano and Balotelli were also mentioned as lost talents
• Capello considers returning to Milan as the biggest mistake of his career

Cassano and Balotelli join the list of wasted talents

Ronaldo was not the only target of the veteran coach’s complaints. Antonio Cassano, who also played under Capello in Madri and Roma, received harsh criticism. The coach stated that the Italian striker made successive mistakes that harmed his career in the sport. Para the commander, Cassano is part of a group of players who didn’t know how to take advantage of their technical potential.

Mario Balotelli was also included in Capello’s comparison of careers that did not reach the expected peak. The coach regretted that players with such skill had prioritized off-field issues to the detriment of sporting discipline. In the Italian’s view, these athletes served as counter-examples for the new generations of European football. Ele highlighted that the lack of a winning mentality prevented even greater achievements for these names.

Arrependimento and achievements marked the Italian’s trajectory

Mesmo with the turbulence generated by the stars of the cast, Fabio Capello achieved impressive results in command of Real Madrid. Ele won two titles from La Liga in different stints with Santiago Bernabéu. Entretanto, the coach revealed that he regrets leaving the Spanish club to return to Milan. Ele classified this decision as the biggest professional mistake of his life.

Capello’s analysis reflects a rigorous look at the management of locker rooms full of world stars. The coach has always been known for prioritizing order and physical preparation above individuality. Ronaldo Fenômeno, in turn, has admitted in previous interviews that his relationship with the Italian was difficult. The Brazilian usually argues that his weight did not impede his technical efficiency, a view that the coach publicly refutes to this day.