The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak… That’s more or less how Ronaldo, “the phenomenon,” described the presence of Cristiano and Neymar at the World Cup. Age for the Portuguese player and injuries for the Brazilian no longer allow them to play at the level they once did.
“Usually, it’s your body that tells you you can no longer keep up the same pace. I believe that both Cristiano and Neymar have now realized this. It’s very difficult to win this battle against your own body. Cristiano has had a very long career; he may still be at the level to play in Saudi Arabia, but the World Cup is on a whole other level. He would realize himself that the level of difficulty is much higher. Despite the passion, the love for soccer, and the desire to play forever, the body just can’t keep up anymore. It’s up to you to decide when to stop. “That’s why I don’t even play for fun anymore. Because my body can’t keep up with the way my mind works when it comes to soccer,” Ronaldo said.
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