Brazilâs Rodrygo has gone viral following an interview with the legendary Ronaldo Nazario.Rodrygo, who plies his trade for Real Madrid, sat down with the retired striker for an interview on FIFA.com.The 21-year-old discussed how his first World Cup experience has been so far and whether he feels ready to step into Neymarâs shoes if the Paris Saint-Germain superstar fails to overcome an ankle injury.Ronaldo ended the interview by telling the young forward: âGo with everything, good luck! The whole of Brazil is rooting for you. Thanks!âRodrygo clapped hands with Ronaldo before leaning over and brushing his hands over the legendâs legs.The initial look on R9âs face said it all. He didnât know what Rodrygo was up to.The Brazil international then rubbed his hands over his own legs, much to Ronaldoâs amusement.
Video: Rodrygo rubs hands on Ronaldo's legs
Watch the funny clip here:
If Rodrygo now bangs in a hat-trick in Brazilâs third and final 2022 World Cup group game against Cameroon on Friday, weâll know why!
Is Ronaldo the greatest striker of all time?
Trying to get some of Ronaldoâs powers was certainly worth a go.
Ronaldo is second on the list of the World Cupâs all-time leading scorers with 15 goals, only behind the former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
He has scored more World Cup goals than any other players in Brazilâs history, including the great Pele, and lifted footballâs most prestigious trophy in 1994 and 2002.
SAITAMA-KEN - JUNE 26: Ronaldo of Brazil celebrates scoring the winning goal during the FIFA World Cup Finals 2002 Semi-Final match between Brazil and Turkey played at the Saitama Stadium, in Saitama-Ken, Japan on June 26, 2002. Brazil won the match 1-0. DIGITAL IMAGE. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo won the Ballon dâOr in 1997 and again five years later.
Some believe that he would now be considered the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) if heâd manage to avoid two career-threatening knee injuries midway through his illustrious career.
While Ronaldo was still one of the best strikers around during the latter years of his career, he was unfortunately a shadow of the extraordinary talent who did things people had never seen before during his spells with Barcelona and Inter Milan.
23 Oct 1999: Ronaldo of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring during the Serie A match against AC Milan played at the San Siro, in Milan, Italy. AC Milan won the match 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Claudio Villa /Allsport
Can Brazil win the 2022 World Cup?
Brazil went into the Qatar World Cup as the pre-tournament favourites and booked their place in the knockout stages following back-to-back wins over Serbia and Switzerland.
The big question is whether they will be able to beat the best opponents without their talisman, Neymar, who is battling to overcome an ankle injury sustained in Brazilâs opening match of the tournament.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Neymar of Brazil sits injured on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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