Ronaldo's confession twenty years later (video)
Ronaldo finally spoke about what happened to him before the 1998 World Cup final, which has sparked many rumors and speculation for the past 20 years. Ronaldo was ill and could not take part in the match, but then came out unexpectedly on the team's starting lineup. However, Ronaldo played a very passive game and could not help his team. At that time rumors were circulating that the organizers, frightened, poisoned him, and so on. And here, 20 years later, Ronaldo finally spoke about what happened to him. "After lunch, I decided to rest and the last thing I remember was that I was trembling while sleeping. My teammates and team doctor Toledo were surrounded me. He told me everything. I asked the to leave me alone so I could sleep a little. Then Leonardo called me to the hotel's garden and said that the guys would not be against if I give up the game. The preliminary examination did not show anything strange, so I was very surprised when our coach Mario Zagallo did not include me in the starting lineup. I approached him with a doctor's note and said that there was nothing and I was ready for the game. He did not have the option and agreed. Alas, we could not play a good game because what happened to me influenced other football players. At least, I wanted to participate in this game so that I could fulfill my duty to my homeland," said the 2002 World Champion in an interview with English 4 + 4 + 2. To note, the 1998 World Cup France vs. Brazil match ended with a big victory of the tournament organizers (3:0).
