Phenomenon recalls his frustration at never having participated in an official competition of the country’s national team and advises the sports stars for the Nations
December 17
2025
– 3:37 p.m.
(updated at 3:37 p.m.)
Holding the Kings Nations World Cup in Brazil aroused special feelings in Ronaldo Fenômeno. During a live broadcast last Tuesday (16/12), on the official YouTube channel of the Kings League, the former striker spoke of the importance of seeing the Brazilian team participate in an official tournament on national territory. Something he himself has not experienced throughout his career.
“Man, that’s one of the things I didn’t get to experience, wasn’t it? Playing for the Brazilian team, playing in a competition here. I played a lot of friendlies in Brazil and it was definitely a very different situation. The affection that the Brazilians have for their own players, the pressure from the fans, the push they give when we have difficulties… when you feel the support of the fans, you look for energy where you don’t have any and you ends up surpassing himself,” Ronaldo said.
With the Kings League World Cup in Brazil, expectations are turning to the performance of the Brazilian team and, above all, to athletes like Kelvin and Lipão, who are taking the lead on the pitch. Ronaldo, who knows the weight of representing Brazil like few others, used the moment to advise the players.
“Playing at home increases the responsibility, but the prestige and glory increases with that. So it’s about enjoying the good things of playing at home, the support of the public, which will be enormous. I’m sure the Brazilian will be there and he will be complete in every match, but you have to forget a little about the extra pressure, because there is some too,” he warned.
Ronaldo considers Brazil favorites for the League of Kings
However, although they recognized the natural pressure of playing in front of their own fans, the Phenomena did not hide their optimism about the Brazilian performance. For him, Brazil enters the competition as favorites, even if he knows they will face tough opponents along the way.
“You are super well prepared, you are the favorites and of course there will be challenges along the way. All the teams will want to come to Brazil and I think the Brazilian team is the team to beat,” concluded Ronaldo.
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