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Ronaldo Apologizes to Neymar Over CBF President Comments.
Brazilian football icon Ronaldo de Lima has issued an apology to Neymar Jr. after publicly commenting on the latter’s perceived strained relationship with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president, Ednaldo Rodrigues.
Ronaldo had previously stated on the Charla podcast that Neymar blamed Rodrigues for his ACL injury, alleging the injury was due to the poor pitch conditions in Cuiaba. These claims have now been retracted.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ronaldo wrote: “I would like to apologize to @neymarjr for having spoken about his relationship with the president of the CBF. As a former player, I know how badly told stories can harm us. I also know how much his talent can make a difference in the Brazilian National Team. That’s why I support him!”
The apology underscores the sensitivity surrounding player-federation relations and highlights the potential impact of unsubstantiated claims on both individuals and the national team. Ronaldo’s move aims to rectify any potential damage caused by his earlier remarks.