Ronaldo also lamented the limited participation of Endrick during the World Cup. "Then you look at Endrick. Every time he came on in this tournament, he brought energy, aggression, and unpredictability. However, he spent most of the World Cup sitting on the bench. I don't understand that", he expressed.
In addition to questioning the coaching staff, the Phenomenon directed his criticism towards one of the main figures of the squad. "Vinícius Júnior also has to take responsibility. We all know how talented he is, but this has not been a good World Cup for him. He never seemed like the player we have seen dominate in club football. When Brazil needed its biggest stars, he never really imposed himself in the tournament".
Finally, Ronaldo acknowledged the merits of the Norwegian team, although he insisted that Brazil made it easier for their opponent. "Norway deserved their victory, let's be clear about that. They were organized, disciplined, and Haaland punished every mistake. But Brazil helped Norway by making poor decisions even before the match started. At this level, one or two mistakes can end your World Cup. There were too many tonight", he concluded.
