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Ronaldo apologises to Neymar for revealing 'bad story' about Brazil superstar's relationship with current CBF president

Serie A

Sao Paulo

Santos FC

<p>The legendary former Brazilian forward issued a public apology to Neymar on social media after he suggested that the Santos star has a bad relationship with current CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues. He also speculated that Neymar blamed the CBF chief for his ACL injury in 2023. Speaking on the Charla podcast, Ronaldo said: "As far as I know, Neymar doesn't get along with Ednaldo. He accuses Ednaldo of having injured his cruciate ligament in Cuiaba because of the unevenness of the pitch. That's what I heard, I don't know if it's true. But it's possible."</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>On Monday, Ronaldo shared his apology to Neymar on <a href="https://x.com/Ronaldo/status/1904223264550830479" target="_blank"><em>X</em></a> as he wrote: "I would like to apologize to @neymarjr for having spoken about his relationship with the president of the CBF. As a former player, I know how badly told stories can harm us. I also know how much his talent can make a difference in the Brazilian National Team. That's why I support him!"</p><p></p><p></p>

WHAT RONALDO SAID

<p>The ACL injury in 2023 completely disrupted Neymar's career as he remained out of action for more than a year. He then momentarily returned to action for Al-Hilal in October last year, only to suffer a fresh knock. The former Barcelona star eventually terminated his Al-Hilal contract mutually and moved back to his boyhood club, Santos, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-neymar-still-got-it-brazil-star-outrageous-skill-santos-show-fans-win/blt06f1545e0e74142d" target="_blank">in a bid to rebuild his faltering career</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Neymar, who is recovering from a new injury that forced him to withdraw from Brazil's latest squad, is expected to return to the pitch on March 30 as Santos take on Vasco da Gama in a Brazilian Serie A clash.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

Ronaldo apologises to Neymar for revealing 'bad story' about Brazil superstar's relationship with current CBF president | Goal.com

Ronaldo has apologised to Neymar for suggesting that the Brazil superstar does not have a good relationship with the current CBF president.

Ronaldo apologises to Neymar for revealing &apos;bad story&apos; about Brazil superstar&apos;s relationship with current CBF president

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