Part of me thinks that while modern coaching and sports science would've hugely prolonged his career, there'd have definitely been less keeper rounding.
You mean like coaches going yeah you're insanely good at this keep doing it kind of thing? You're probably right.
Ronaldo Nazario is in that weird position where he's immensely respected, but still underrated as a player. I think he's viewed on the Zidane level, when he really should be regarded as a Messi calibre player.
I've yet to see a player with such rapid acceleration when dribbling a football. Messi comes closest, but Ronaldo was better. He was also putting up 40-50 goals per season when defenders got away with so much more in the tackle.
We were robbed of about 4 years of his prime through awful knee injuries and his illnesses. But he came back and scored a ton of goals anyway. Also has two World Cups to his name.
I've yet to see a player with such rapid acceleration when dribbling a football. Messi comes closest, but Ronaldo was better. He was also putting up 40-50 goals per season when defenders got away with so much more in the tackle.
We were robbed of about 4 years of his prime through awful knee injuries and his illnesses. But he came back and scored a ton of goals anyway. Also has two World Cups to his name.
Ronaldo is easily my favourite ever player.
Even had a fucking Inter shirt with his name on it as a kid. Inter.
Even had a fucking Inter shirt with his name on it as a kid. Inter.
He's underrated now in terms of his quality, but in the 90s he was maybe a step below Jordan in terms of sports figures recognition. Serie A was the top league, Brazil was the top team and he was king of the World Cup, the biggest event on TV and he was the main character in all of them.
Porro is the greatest. That ball boy was caught on camera crying when we lost to Chaves at home.
Porro didn't forgot about him and play a bit with him today.
Easily the best right back I've seen play for us and he loves it here.
By inky Go To PostHe's underrated now in terms of his quality, but in the 90s he was maybe a step below Jordan in terms of sports figures recognition. Serie A was the top league, Brazil was the top team and he was king of the World Cup, the biggest event on TV and he was the main character in all of them.All that while being the same age as Saka is now
By Hixx Go To PostRonaldo is easily my favourite ever player.
Even had a fucking Inter shirt with his name on it as a kid. Inter.
really thought you were talking about the fake ronaldo here for a bit. was very concerned.
fat og ronaldo was a fucking king. even when he got fat (for a bit anyway).
By inky Go To PostHe's underrated now in terms of his quality, but in the 90s he was maybe a step below Jordan in terms of sports figures recognition. Serie A was the top league, Brazil was the top team and he was king of the World Cup, the biggest event on TV and he was the main character in all of them.The controversy surrounding Ronaldo initially being left out of the 1998 World Cup Final and then being named in the starting 11 half and hour before kick off? That fuelled conspiracy theories for 20 years after the fact.
i've been so fucking angry tonight over copenhagen, that i am starting to turn around. i think i am starting to not even care anymore. this management is intent on destroying the club, both with the way they invest, but also in keeping absolute fucking window lickers like thorup, a classic incompetent yes man.
By barber Go To PostIf you were a keeper, which would you find more insulting: a striker rounding you or chipping you?chipped
If I were a keeper I’d demand only honorable 1 on 1s. Straight at me, from 20 yards. Then we’ll see when the “phenomenon” really is
By Laboured Go To Post6th after 9 seems not great but what are the expectations generally?
The rest of the teams havent played yet. but let me see, when you got double the budget of the second best team in the league, the expectation is not to have 1.5 point average. the expectation is to dominate the league.
Expectations are also not to get worse with an if anything better and broader squad. Conceded 19 goals in 32 games during the 2021–22 season. Now conceded 15 goals in 9 games during the 2022-23 season. and keep in mind, we were also pretty shit last season. the other teams were just worse.
Another expectation is not to get dominated, at home, against a promoted side.
Still maintain that the one on one penalty system from the old MLS should be the pen shootout system.
By WoodenLung Go To PostThe rest of the teams havent played yet. but let me see, when you got double the budget of the second best team in the league, the expectation is not to have 1.5 point average. the expectation is to dominate the league.
Expectations are also not to get worse with an if anything better and broader squad. Conceded 19 goals in 32 games during the 2021–22 season. Now conceded 15 goals in 9 games during the 2022-23 season.
The expectations are not to get dominated, at home, against a promoted side.
Damn.
Like who do you realistically get if Thorup is shot into space?
#woyback
the dream was kjetil knudsen and that's gone now. idk. maybe our assistant can do well as an interim.
By barber Go To PostIf you were a keeper, which would you find more insulting: a striker rounding you or chipping you?between the legs
I’d say chip cus it’s the shot keepers want to force you to make which I’d guess is statistically the lowest success shot type.
How many times have Copenhagen lost after being in front:
11/12: 0
12/13: 0
13/14: 1
14/15: 0
15/16: 0
16/17: 1 (already won the league by then)
17/18: 3
18/19: 2 (only 1 before the title was won)
19/20: 1
20/21: 1
21/22: 0
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22/23: 3 times after 9 rounds
11/12: 0
12/13: 0
13/14: 1
14/15: 0
15/16: 0
16/17: 1 (already won the league by then)
17/18: 3
18/19: 2 (only 1 before the title was won)
19/20: 1
20/21: 1
21/22: 0
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22/23: 3 times after 9 rounds
Our record this season is 2W - 7D - 4L. We've been ahead 7 times this season. Record from those games:
2W - 3D - 2L
One of the losses we were 2-0 ahead in the 23rd minute. We were 2-3 down by the 50th. One time we were 3-0 up in the 53rd minute. The opponent also had a man sent off in the 20th minute. It ended 3-3.
If we win tonight we can move to a playoff spot tho lol.
2W - 3D - 2L
One of the losses we were 2-0 ahead in the 23rd minute. We were 2-3 down by the 50th. One time we were 3-0 up in the 53rd minute. The opponent also had a man sent off in the 20th minute. It ended 3-3.
If we win tonight we can move to a playoff spot tho lol.
I still remember coming back from school and seeing Ronaldos knee literally poping out of his leg on his comeback at Inter.
What he did in 2002 is unmatched. Absolute legend. Even being like 20kg overweight he still did great at Corinthians here, his last club before retiring.
I think at 2002 he was already past his prime. Shame about the final in 1998, he was absolutely at his peak there. Imagine winning 3 in a row.
What he did in 2002 is unmatched. Absolute legend. Even being like 20kg overweight he still did great at Corinthians here, his last club before retiring.
I think at 2002 he was already past his prime. Shame about the final in 1998, he was absolutely at his peak there. Imagine winning 3 in a row.
Ronaldo is a top three attacking player I have seen at their prime.
Dude was just incredible. Power and pace as a dribbler and just a lethal finisher who was always up for the biggest occasions.
Shame Serie A killed him.
Dude was just incredible. Power and pace as a dribbler and just a lethal finisher who was always up for the biggest occasions.
Shame Serie A killed him.
By FortuneFaded Go To PostNever seen a player make going round the goalkeeper look so easyHave you not seen Torres Prime?
By Frustrated_me Go To PostHave you not seen Torres Prime?Another heavily injured player.
Rounding the keeper fucks up your legs and knees.
An actual quote from a Dr.
Love this one on Ronaldo. It's often dismissed and forgotten but his knee exploded and doctors said he'd never play again. That was 2001.
By barber Go To PostIf you were a keeper, which would you find more insulting: a striker rounding you or chipping you?How about scooping the ball over the keeper and then tapping it in
8:44
What a human
(The answer to your question is chipping though for sure imo)
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostRonaldo is a top three attacking player I have seen at their prime.was a period were I went watching footie and you sat in the stands watching van Basten (eassily best 9 I have seen), followed by Romario (absolut goal scoring machine) and than Ronaldo (so explosive).
Dude was just incredible. Power and pace as a dribbler and just a lethal finisher who was always up for the biggest occasions.
Shame Serie A killed him.
Don't get that anymore in the Eredivisie
Wish I remembered more of prime Ronaldo. Only really remember 02 and him fucking us in the CL.
Think the first overseas player I ever loved was Davids.
Think the first overseas player I ever loved was Davids.
By markao Go To Postwas a period were I went watching footie and you sat in the stands watching van Basten (eassily best 9 I have seen), followed by Romario (absolut goal scoring machine) and than Ronaldo (so explosive).
Don't get that anymore in the Eredivisie
What you saying m8, Ajax just had Antony.
But seriously you are right. Late 80s and early 90s Eredivisie players and coaches had such a strong influence on European football for the next 20 years.