In the late 90s and early 2000s, Brazil’s national football team was a complete beast. They used to dominate every possible national tournament, and playing in the finals was done on a regular basis. All the credit goes to their managers and players, who scripted history for Brazil. Among these players, there was a destructive trio: Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo. They were just unstoppable and broke every possible record in football history. Carlos and Ronaldo shared a brotherly bond, and recently, he shared one of the funniest moments of their bond.
Roberto Carlos said,
“I’ve slept more times with Ronaldo than my wife!”
Here is the full statement: “I met Ronaldo in 1993, and from that moment on, we have always shared a room. I’ve slept more times with Ronaldo than my wife!”
Together, Ronaldo and Carlos were a part of the Brazilian national football team from 1994 to 2006, until Carlos took his retirement. Whereas, in their club career, they were together at Real Madrid from 2002 to 2007. A total of 13 seasons of destructiveness on the field clearly made them one of the best pairs in football.
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Destruction by the duo
Most importantly, they were an integral part of the squad and rarely missed a game for the club or national side. Together, they won,
- FIFA World Cup (1997)
- FIFA Confederations Cup (1997)
- 2x COPA America (1997 and 1999)
They also won the bronze medal at the 1996 Olympic Games and were runners-up in the 1998 France World Cup and the 1999 Mexico Confederations Cup.
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Overall Career Stats
Ronaldo’s career stats
- Matches: 553
- Goals: 360
- Assists: 101
Roberto Carlos’s career stats
- Matches: 883
- Goals: 108
- Assists: 145
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