Brazil legend Ronaldinho has blasted this year's Copa América squad ahead of the tournament, saying there is a 'lack of love for the shirt' among the team.
Following the United States men's team's first-ever draw against Brazil, Herculez Gomez thinks Gregg Berhalter's side could have gone one better. "It's difficult to find energy to watch the games," he wrote."This is maybe one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, just average players for the most part.
"I've been following football since I was a kid, long before I thought about becoming a player, and I've never seen a situation as bad as this. There's a lack of love for the shirt, a lack of determination and most importantly football. "The performance has been one of the worst things I've ever seen. It's a shame. That's why I declare I'm giving up here. I won't watch any CONMEBOL Copa América games and I won't celebrate if Brazil win."player said."I believe you must know me a lot more than I do. He never made a statement like that. He always showed support. He surprised a lot of people."I consider him an idol, a reference, and the others here on the team do, too.
"I'm going into my third year in the team, and all I see here is dedication, desire and pride to wear this shirt. I don't agree with what was said about having average players wearing the shirt. I completely disagree. Everyone here has the quality and merit to wear the shirt. "We found out, from Vinícius Júnior, that Ronaldinho asked for a ticket to see our game these days, so it doesn't match what was said. Being here, I see everyone's dedication every day."
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