Vitor Roque opens up about Barcelona and generates controversy by revealing his childhood idol

The attacker Victor Roque was interviewed by Betis TV this Wednesday (20). In addition to talking about his start at the new club, Tigrinho lamented the few opportunities at Barcelona and confirmed that his childhood idol is the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldowho made history at rival Real Madrid.

“In fact, I was in Brazil and I didn’t know if I would come or not. I found out that I was coming to Spain a week before, I was on vacation. I arrived and had few opportunities, I didn’t have time to adapt. I had a bad time there, but it’s always a learning experience. Now, I’m very happy to be here, the things I learned there help me today”, he commented on his time at Barça.

A response to the interview, however, sparked controversy on social media. Active for Barcelona, ​​the striker revealed that CR7, a Real Madrid idol, was his favorite childhood player. Roque also commented that he really likes Neymar.

“Christian [Ronaldo] I love it. I really like Neymar too, for his way of playing, his Brazilian magic”, he declared.

On social media, fans of the Catalan team did not like the response. “That’s why he was expelled from Barça”, “sell it quickly”, some wrote.

Vitor Roque is enjoying a good phase at Betis

On loan, Vitor Roque is enjoying a good phase at Betis and highlighted the trust he has received from experienced coach Manuel Pellegrini and his new teammates. In all, there are five goals in 14 games for the Sevilla team.

Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would debut with a goal. And when I have the opportunity and score the goal, it takes a load off me. Having the coach’s trust helps me a lot. He always talks to me to show me what I need to improve. He always tells me to stay calm, that the goals come, and that I’m helping the team, which is more important.

Watch Vitor Roque’s full interview on the Betis channel

Romário comments on Pellegrini’s request to Vitor Roque

Recently, the Brazilian player revealed that the Chilean coach asked him to watch Romário’s videos to improve his finishing power.

“He [Pellegrini] Tell me to stay calm, that the goals will come. He asks me if I saw Romário. Tell me to watch his videos and stay calm. It was very good”, explained Vitor Roque.

Asked about the situation by the UmDois Esportes report, Romário He said that not only Tigrinho, but several current athletes need the recommendation.

“Not just Vitor Roque, there are a lot of people you have to watch to learn a little. There’s no point giving [dica]that they will not learn. They have to watch the damn video always, always, always, because it’s going to happen”, said Romário, during a visit to Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, before a charity game in Curitiba.