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Ronaldo Calls Gravesen His Worst Teammate Ever

2/16/2025

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Ronaldo Critiques Teammate

In a candid podcast with Romario, Brazilian football icon Ronaldo didn't hold back, labeling Thomas Gravesen as his worst teammate ever. Despite praising Gravesen's character as a "great guy," Ronaldo bluntly stated he was "very bad" at football during their time together at Real Madrid, where Gravesen made 49 appearances before heading to Celtic in 2006.

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Ronaldo Reflects on Journey

Ronaldo Nazario opened up about his rocky departure from Barcelona and his journey at Real Madrid in a candid interview. He lamented being sold to Inter Milan after a stellar season, while he celebrated Zidane and Ronaldinho as exceptional teammates. However, he didn't hold back in calling Thomas Gravesen his least favorite, pointing to his lack of football talent despite his good nature.

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Historical Context

In a revealing podcast, Ronaldo labeled Thomas Gravesen his worst teammate at Real Madrid, despite praising his character. This echoes past sentiments; in 2006, Gravesen left Madrid after 49 appearances, a stark contrast to Ronaldo's legendary status, highlighting the club's varied player experiences over the years.

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Ronaldo Critiques Teammate

In a candid podcast with Romario, Brazilian football icon Ronaldo didn't hold back, labeling Thomas Gravesen as his worst teammate ever. Despite praising Gravesen's character as a "great guy," Ronaldo bluntly stated he was "very bad" at football during their time together at Real Madrid, where Gravesen made 49 appearances before heading to Celtic in 2006.

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