Ronaldinho Urges Brazil to Show ‘Warrior Spirit’ After World Cup Defeat
Ronaldinho, the Brazilian football legend, was notably absent from Brazil’s squad at the 2014 World Cup, as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari opted to focus on a younger generation of players. Despite not being selected, Ronaldinho closely followed the tournament, watching with concern as the Seleção faced a crushing 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals.
The former Barcelona star, who had long been a fan favourite, expressed his sorrow over Brazil’s heavy loss but urged the team to rally ahead of their third-place play-off against the Netherlands.
“I am very sad about this monumental defeat, so hard and so difficult,” Ronaldinho wrote on Twitter. “But now we have to remotivate ourselves. We need warriors on Saturday for one of the toughest matches.”
Brazil’s humiliating semi-final exit ended hopes of a home World Cup victory, putting added pressure on the squad to finish the tournament on a high note. Ronaldinho’s call for resilience reflects the wider national sentiment of disappointment mixed with determination to restore pride.
As Brazil prepares to face the Netherlands, Ronaldinho’s words serve as a rallying cry for the players to channel their fighting spirit and end their campaign with dignity.
