Cristiano Ronaldo said Fabio Paim was a better player than him in 2003, but the former Chelsea player says he retired “mentally” at 22.
Fabio Paim, the man Cristiano Ronaldo claimed was the only player better than him, has opened up about being"overwhelmed" by money and fame – as well as watching Cristiano Ronaldo from a prison cell – in an emotional interview.
“Cristiano, for all his effort and hard work, went to a level he deserves. But when I was playing, if I had the same effort and commitment, I would be better than him. If I speak about technique, I was better. I was a small“But yes at that time I was better than Cristiano. I believe he should give me one of his Ballons d'Or!”
“Unfortunately for me, I was born with talent," he added."As I was earning lots of money, I got the illusion I didn't need the effort. It is impossible for a person like me to be a millionaire. “I learned what comes easy is not good for you. And I couldn’t have that lifestyle anymore so I need to work and have dignity.
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