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Scolari on Ronaldo phenomenon

A journalist pressed Scolari on why he brought Ronaldo into the Brazil squad after that major knee injury and so much time away. Scolari didn't hesitate: Ronaldo is exceptional, not like any other player. The payoff was instant. He lifted the World Cup with Brazil and finished as the tournament's leading scorer. For Scolari, it goes even deeper. Just seeing Ronaldo on the pitch puts fear into the opponent. He's a phenomenon, plain and simple.

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Scolari on Ronaldo phenomenon

A journalist pressed Scolari on why he brought Ronaldo into the Brazil squad after that major knee injury and so much time away. Scolari didn't hesitate: Ronaldo is exceptional, not like any other player. The payoff was instant. He lifted the World Cup with Brazil and finished as the tournament's leading scorer. For Scolari, it goes even deeper. Just seeing Ronaldo on the pitch puts fear into the opponent. He's a phenomenon, plain and simple.

1mo