Real Madrid coach during the 2006-2007 season, Fabio Capello managed many great players in Spain, including Brazilian striker Ronaldo.
The Italian technician also has bitter memories of the Fenomeno, accustomed to the world of the night.
When AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi called out Capello on the form of the Brazilian twice Ballon d'Or, he did not paint a flattering description, living up to his talent.
Counter-arguments that seem to have convinced Berlusconi.
“I remember Silvio Berlusconi calling me asking how Ronaldo was doing. I told him that he didn't even train and that he really liked parties and women, so hiring him for Milan would be a mistake. The next day I saw the headlines in the newspapers: 'Ronaldo in Milan'. It was a lot of fun
”, explained the Italian manager present at the Festival dello Sport in Trento.
Sold to AC Milan, Ronaldo was subsequently replaced by Antonio Cassano, a choice which had a rather positive impact on the Merengues locker room:
"The decision to fire Ronaldo and sign Cassano helped to create a spirit of victory in the team”.
Too often injured, Ronaldo will only play twenty games in the Milan jersey before signing for Corinthians in 2008.