Pele claims Ronaldo and Robinho are cocaine users
Posted By Rob Parker on March 22, 2009
Brazil great claims wayward stars are on drugs
Pele has used a court case involving his cocaine-addict son, Edinho, to voice allegations that modern day Brazilian stars Ronaldo and Robinho are both drug users. In a statement read to the court, he said: “It is unfair to talk about drugs in football because of just one or two cases, like Ronaldo and Robinho, who have that problem.”
The Brazilian legend claimed to have seen the players taking cocaine with businessmen from the tourism industry during a private event in Sao Paulo. He singled out Diego Maradona for criticism, before he added: “Kaka is an example of a great role model, and beside him there are others like Platini, Beckenbauer and many others. There are a lot of good people and it is unfair to focus on an isolated case.”
This would help to explain Robinho’s performance against Chelsea last week, and the photo of Ronaldo we brought you a few days ago!
[...] Originally Posted by Lethul W-w-w-w-w-what ? It depends how you view it - I view it as success based on respect from players and fans alike, not just cash. Ronaldo may well have had more success within the sport, but I feel Owen is admired and respected by a lot more fans. And let’s be honest, when South American teams display their appreciation of a player they fucking RIOT - and that isn’t good imo. On respect terms here’s examplse, 2 of the first 3 on google: BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Ronaldo in transvestite scandal Off The Post off the post Pele claims Ronaldo and Robinho are cocaine users [...]