Former striker and world champion Ronaldo Phenomenon was again the target of protest from the Valladolid fans, a club of which he owns, after another defeat of the team in the Spanish Championship. The northern team of Spain lost 3-0 to Real Madrid on Saturday and remained in the National League flashlight. The new setback caused the revolt of part of the team fans>
“Go away, go soon”, “Where is the president?”, “Go home” were some of the phrases directed to the Brazilian in tracks and chants throughout this weekend at José Zorrilla Stadium.>
Ronaldo declared in April 2024 that, after selling his part at Cruzeiro’s SAF, he would do the same with Valladolid. The former player bought the Spanish club in 2018 for 30 million euros (R $ 185.8 million, in the current price) and owns 82% of the group’s shares.>
His relationship with the fans have always been marked by dissatisfaction, amid two relegations in the Spanish Championship. Ronaldo was even called a liar and was asked: “Where’s the money?” The fans charged.>
They revolted even more after the leader decided to change the club’s shield in June 2023. At the end of that year, when the team began with a series of defeats their journey in the second division, the fans revolted: “five years of lies.
Ronaldo would have waited for Valladolid’s return to the first division of the National League, in the middle of 2024, to sell the club with appreciation. According to the newspaper As, however, the Brazilian has faced difficulties in finding buyers>
In December last year, Ronaldo expressed his desire to run for the presidency of the CBF, whose claim will take place in 2026, and seeks support from leaders of Brazilian federations and clubs to enable the candidacy.>
