Lula da Silva praises Messi after winning Ballon d’Or and criticizes Brazil’s footballers: ‘How many years has it been since Brazil had no real idol?’

The 8th Global Impact golden ball of Lionel Messi reflected in every corner of the earth.in the reaction that occurs BrazilFootball’s classic continental rivals underlined the country’s president’s statement Luis Inacio Lula da Silva In the podcast, he praised the Argentinian star’s career and took the opportunity to Criticism of the last generations of football players yellow-green for not being able to connect with people the way he does flea through its national team.

“It’s impossible for Messi not to be a role model for other Brazilian players who, at the age of 36, become world champions. “He won last year and he won the Ballon d’Or again this year in the United States. Messi should be an inspiration to those players who appear on TV and people think they will become stars but then disappear soon after,” he said. Lula broadcasts weekly on his social networks.

He added the difference between Lionel and some Brazilian stars: “Shortly after he disappeared because he had no talent, It has no psychological structure for growth. They appear to be painted gold and then suddenly disappear. A 17-year-old boy showed up and was quickly sold. People can’t connect. “How many years has it been since Brazil had no real idol?”. It’s worth remembering that the president’s passion for football is well-known, especially for Corinthians.

“It’s about getting into the minds of our young people. Anyone who wants to win the Ballon d’Or has to be professional, has to be dedicated. It’s not for parties, it’s not for a night out. Professionalism is about dedicating yourself, being an idol , be a role model. If you’re not a role model, you’re not of much use,” he reflected.

Da Silva highlighted the Argentinian star’s professionalism and dedication even though he currently plays in Major League Soccer (considered a less competitive league), and he also cited some of the things that in his opinion Brazil Qualities that were conspicuously lacking in the revelations disappeared as soon as they were discovered. “Messi should be a role model for Brazilian players. 36 years old, world champion, with the Ballon d’Or and everything. Messi needs to inspire these kids to give. Whoever wants to win the Ballon d’Or has to be dedicated, has to be professional. It doesn’t Great for parties, not great for party nights either“,he is Twitter A few Brazilian footballers are mentioned, but no one is mentioned.

The president said Brazilians were brought to Europe from a young age and may lack the mental structure or have too much vanity to remain competitive. “We haven’t won anything in 22 years and the way we are now, if we don’t realize that we have to improve and become more serious and responsible, it will take us longer without winning anything.”

, a reference to the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, Brazil’s last contribution at the biggest football tournament. This year, only Vinicius Junior appears among the 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or, with Kaka the last man to win the sport’s prized trophy in 2007.