“Ronaldo Is Axed!” is the headline we should be reading in the coming days. Ronaldo’s star status should no longer be used as a reason to keep him on the field. He is obviously fat and making people sick. I have nothing against him, in fact I like the guy so much and have followed him throughout his career. But looking deeper into my football passion, I came to realize it transcends far more than any one player.
Have you ever thought how come Brazilial players are known for their first name like Ronaldinho, Kaka, Ronaldo, Robinho, and so on? In a post by Nick found here via againagain says that the use of the first name could have it’s roots in the slave system where people referred to these slaves using their first name.
Below is a diary of all games played by Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2006.
Last Updated: June 19, 2006
Date Played: June 13, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Croatia
Scorer/s: Kaka (44′)
Budweiser Man of the Match: Kaka
A minute before half-time and Kaka scored the only goal of the match that saw a second half of frustration from a gutsy and tough Croatian side.
I cannot believe how a talent like Ronaldo would show up overweight in the greatest sporting event in the world. The 1996, 1997 and 2002 World Footballer of the Year was a disgrace in the first game against Croatia with Kaka providing the only goal for the team. Brazil’s below expectation performance and Argentina’s spectacular showing are tipping the scale of the World Cup Finals.
After Sunday’s game Ronaldo was blasted across the Brazilian press with headlines:
Sporati on FIFA World Cup 2006’s video summary and description
www.3dgoals.com Berlin. Brazil – Croatia – 1 : 0! Kaka (Brazil football team) scores the final goal. Watch 3D video and download all goals of football (soccer).
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This FIFA World Cup 2006’s video is titled 3D video goal. Brazil vs. Croatia. Football World Cup 2006 and credited to AlexM77. Viewing time is 00:00:22, enjoy our fellow FIFA World Cup fans!
Sporati on FIFA World Cup 2006’s video summary and description
In football World Cup 2006, Germany, in Brazil vs Croatia match Kaka scores a final gooooooooooooal More video goals of all FIFA soccer matches in 3D are on.
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This FIFA World Cup 2006’s video is titled World Cup 2006, Germany, Brazil vs Croatia, video goal and credited to sandrila. Viewing time is 00:00:21, enjoy our fellow FIFA World Cup fans!
Date Played: June 13, 2006 (Group Stage)
Below is a video of the FIFA World Cup 2006 game between Brazil vs Croatia. Kaka was the only one who scored a goal throughout the game on the 44th minute.
The world expected more but we have to give credit to Croatia who are playing excellent football right. Brazil needs to focus on their next games and we will see a more dominant team playing.
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This FIFA World Cup 2006’s video is titled Brazil 1-0 Croatia (Fifa world cup 2006) Kaka& amazing Goal and credited to shabaq. Viewing time is 00:01:06, enjoy our fellow FIFA World Cup fans!
Over at BBC a picture of Ronaldo in FIFA World Cup 2002 was posted showing his lean frame in what seemed to be in a speeding motion.
Photographer Ross Kinnaird has this to say (see picture here):
Football…Brazil…Ronaldo – it doesn’t get any better, especially if you’re a sports photographer covering the World Cup finals. Taking pictures of the best footballers in the world and seeing them in print is a massive buzz. You’re so close to the action you can hear a metatarsal crack. All my mates want to swap places with me! This Ronaldo picture shows power and speed in an arty kind of way. Shooting from the stands allows you to see shapes and patterns set against the green grass. I wanted to capture him running from left to right because it looks better in print. To get the shot spot on, I wanted Ronaldo on his own (he’s always tightly marked and not always in the action) so I needed to concentrate on more than just watching the game. It’s all worth the effort when it comes off though! —- Ross Kinnaird
Ronaldo is not as lean as he was four years ago. How fast can we go today?
More Player Profile over at Soccerati.
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Who Ate All the Bratwurst has posted about a site dedicated to telling us who are the boys that will beat Brazil. Guess what! It’s the England
In an excerpt:
What if the FA tried to secretly clone the heroes of 1966 to save England from football obscurity?
What if the experiment succeeded, and they are somewhere out there, waiting to reclaim a forgotten glory?
Find out in The Boys to Beat Brazil, the explosive new novel that makes The Da Vinci Code
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