Ronaldo Reveals He Asked Zidane to Leave Brazil Dressing Room at 2006 World Cup

Ronaldo Nazario shared a previously untold story in an interview with L'Equipe about a private moment following the 2006 World Cup quarterfinals. After France knocked Brazil out of the tournament, Zinedine Zidane entered the Canarinha dressing room to exchange shirts.

Ronaldo explained that the atmosphere was terrible with many players crying, and while he congratulated his friend, he told him it was not the right time and asked him to leave. The conversation between two of football's greatest legends remained private for two decades before finally being revealed.