Brazilian legend Ronaldo has revealed the name of his worst teammate ever during his illustrious career at Real Madrid.
The former striker had an impressive trip with eight clubs for his 18 years in professional football.
Now, at the age of 48, he is mainly remembered because of his stunning playing style while in Inter, Real Madrid and the national team of Brazil, where he won the World Cup 2002.
In a podcast with fellow legend Romario, however, Ronaldo has mentioned former Everton star Thomas Gravensen the worst teammate with which he ever shared the field.
He said: 'There was one in Real Madrid who was a joke – Gravensen. He was a Danish midfielder. He was really a cool guy, good guy. A while ago he won a $ 50 million poker tournament (£ 40 million) or something.
“But in football he was very bad, he scored and he hit hell out of people.”
The players spent one and a half season together in Santiago Bernabeu Before Gavensen moved to Celtic in 2006 after his struggles for the Los Blancos.
His transfer to Madrid from Everton came unexpectedly, only a week after his collision against Plymouth in the FA Cup.
Gravensen made 49 performances and scored a goal in the capital Spain, where he was accompanied by Legends Raul, Roberto Carlos and Zinedine Zidane.
In addition, 14 years after his transfer to Madrid, the Dane opened when he understood that Los Blancos was interested in his capacities in an interview with Sky Sports.
“My agent called me and said,” Madrid shouts “. Everton of Atletico Madrid … I was looking forward to Everton. He then said it was Real Madrid!, “Said Gravensen.
“I was just as surprised as everyone else. It's a good story. The experience for me to get to a huge club that is Real Madrid was not described.
'The first day I came into training, sat down on the couch, looked to the left and Roberto Carlos changed next to me and the other side was Zinedine Zidane.
“I thought I am here where I belong!”
During his time for Los Blancos, Gravensen was reminded particularly for two incidents when he eliminated one of Ronaldos teeth and Robinho fought during a training session.
The collision with the former No. 9, however, was seen as the Dane as the Dane tried to hug him before he threw him playfully.
His fight with Robinho, on the other hand, was considered more serious in 2006 during a tour for the season under manager Fabio Capello.
It was understood that the Brazilian initiated the collision after several tackles from Gravensen.
Earlier it was understood that the former Premier League player was worth £ 100 million to receive to Poker Forum Two Plus Two.
Later news, however, showed that the DANE lost £ 43.6 million ($ 54 million) during only one poker session.
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