Brazil Football Legend Ronaldinho, Boycotts Watching Brazil Due to Criticism of Copa America Squad

Ronaldinho Gaucho, a two-time Copa América champion and a member of Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory team, has publicly criticized Brazil’s current Copa América squad on Instagram.

Ronaldinho Gaucho expressed his discontent with the team’s preparation and leadership, highlighting what he perceives as a “lack of love for the shirt” among the current players.

The legendary forward’s comments come ahead of Brazil’s first game at Copa America against Costa Rica on June 24.

Ronaldinho stated: “I’ve been following football since I was a kid, long before I thought about becoming a player, and I’ve never seen a situation as bad as this. There’s a lack of love for the shirt, a lack of determination and most importantly football.”

“The performance has been one of the worst things I’ve ever seen. It’s a shame. That’s why I declare I’m giving up here. I won’t watch any CONMEBOL Copa América games and I won’t celebrate if Brazil win.”