Photo Gallery Hardly Breaking a Sweat
No greeting to disappointed fans, no explanation for the press: rotund footballer Ronaldo headed straight off after his poor World Cup opening. The Brazilian press is concerned, asking: what is wrong with this team?
Super star Ronaldo: "Completely out of it, apathetic, distracted," writes Fohla Online. The Croatian defender Kovac told the BBC that marking the Brazilian heavy weight was surprisingly easy.
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Croatian Simic vies with Ronaldo, a rare involvement by the Real Madrid striker in Tuesday's game. There has been blistering criticism of the Brazilian's performance from the media back home.
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Ronaldo eyes the ball: Are those actually beads of sweat?
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Putting the man and the fans out of their misery: Ronaldo is substituted by Robinho in the 69th minute. According to Fohla Online, the striker didn't run, didn't fight and hardly took a shot.
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Trainer Parreira defends the big man: "It was natural he felt a bit heavy."
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