Scolari, however, acknowledged that Ronaldo is a special player, adding that he helped him when he managed Portugal
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Portugal manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari has sent social media buzzing after claiming Cristiano Ronaldo is not the best player he coached.
Scolari began his managerial career in 1982 and has had 31 spells with 22 different clubs and countries.
The 73-year-old tactician has also won 31 trophies with the likes of Brazil, Portugal, Chelsea, and Palmeiras.
During the period, he managed football stars such as Ronaldo Nazario, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Didier Drogba and Rivaldo.
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However, while speaking about the players he managed in a recent interview, Scolari claimed Portuguese striker, Ronaldo is not the best footballer he ever coached.
Despite this, he acknowledged that former Man United forward is a special player, adding that he helped him when he managed Portugal.
“When I coached him in the national team, it was clear that he had a lot of quality. We were very successful in our project and he was an important player in that,” Scolari told Arabic outlet winwin, via A Bola.
“I can’t say that Cristiano is the best player I’ve ever coached because I worked with many special players who still play today.”
After Scolari’s comment on Ronaldo made the rounds on the Internet, it elicited mixed reactions among football lovers.
While some netizens agreed with him, others argued that the Saudi Arabia based striker ought to be the best player the Brazilian ever managed.
