Ronaldo Reveals He Asked Zidane to Leave Brazil Dressing Room in 2006
France eliminated Brazil in the 2006 World Cup quarterfinals, with Zinedine Zidane delivering one of the most memorable performances in tournament history. After the final whistle, Zidane entered the Brazilian dressing room to exchange shirts, but his stay was brief.
Ronaldo Nazario has now shared the full story for the first time in an interview with L'Equipe. Ronaldo explained that the atmosphere in the dressing room was terrible, with many players in tears.
He congratulated Zidane but told him it was not the right moment for a shirt exchange and asked him to leave.
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