Tremendous Eagles legend Austine Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed that he performed the position of a senior brother to Brazil soccer icon Ronaldinho throughout their time at PSG, Soccernet.ng studies.
Okocha and Ronaldinho are two of the best dribblers within the historical past of the sport. And curiously, each of them performed collectively at French Ligue 1 giants PSG for 2 years between 2001 and 2003.
Okocha joined PSG from Fenerbahce in 1998, whereas Ronaldinho joined the membership from Brazilian membership Gremio in 2001.
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As a consequence of their comparable types of play, there have at all times been talks that each Okocha and Ronaldinho used to observe methods collectively at PSG.
Since Okocha had extra visibility than Ronaldinho on the time, as he had been in Europe manner earlier, some followers believed that the Tremendous Eagles even thought the Brazilian star was making an attempt to repeat Okocha.
Nonetheless, Okocha has now revealed some particulars about his relationship with Ronaldinho. The previous Tremendous Eagles star was like a senior brother to the previous Selecao star.
“I used to be already a family title at PSG when he got here, and PSG was his first group in Europe or exterior Brazil, and he was 20 years outdated,” Okocha advised Oma Sports activities.
“So, after all, it takes some time for one to settle in to find out about new cultures. Sure, sooner or later, I used to be a bit like a senior brother, speaking to him and inspiring him as a result of his expertise was apparent for everybody to see. However generally you want time to regulate. That was the place I performed a job, and I’m glad that he appreciated.”
Who was higher: Jay-Jay Okocha or Ronaldinho?
Though each of them had comparable enjoying types, Ronaldinho was simpler and went on to play for a few of the greatest golf equipment on the planet.
Ronaldinho additionally had a trophy-laden profession, profitable the World Cup and the Copa America with Brazil. He additionally gained a number of trophies at membership stage, together with the UEFA Champions League.
Ronaldinho additionally gained the FIFA Greatest Participant, Ballon d’Or, UEFA Greatest Participant, and South American Greatest Participant Awards.
In the meantime, regardless that Okocha didn’t have as many trophies or awards, he’s extremely revered on the planet. Though he didn’t play for the largest golf equipment on the planet, he performed at Fenerbahce, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bolton.
Kelvin Omachonu
Kelvin Omachonu is a author with a few years of expertise masking sports activities occasions in Nigeria and overseas. He’s fueled by his love for the job, and is devoted to delivering fascinating tales.
