Brazil hero Rivaldo launched a surprising attack on Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta, claiming it is “disrespectful” to give him the Number 10 jersey.
Paqueta wore the iconic Number 10 during yesterday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Argentina.
“I watched Brazil-Argentina and am sad to see the Number 10 shirt was given to Paqueta,” wrote Rivaldo on Instagram.
“That jersey is known and respected all over the world, so cannot be given to someone who ought to be on the bench or play only half the game. That is disrespectful.
“It is famous because it was worn by the likes of Pele, Rivelino, Zico, Rivaldo, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Neymar. I don’t blame Paqueta at all, but Tite and his staff ought to know how much weight that jersey puts on your shoulders.
“They mustn’t ‘burn up’ a 22-year-old like Paqueta, who can have a great future ahead of him. He ought to be protected, the same way Rodrygo was at Real Madrid.”
didadinors
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Regardless the weight of the no10 jersey, Paqueta hasn't proven yet he's able to be a reliable playmaker for Brazil. He still has along way to go. Let him cement his position in Milan first ( which he hasn't done) before staking any claims. All the same, it's Tite the ultimate decision maker who should take note.
Adhik C A Ponnore
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best eleven
zackman
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yeap.....only neymar deserve it ....brazil shouldn't give No.10 anyone except Neymar
Neymer is way behind the likes of Ronaldinho and Kaka.
tutacdkort
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football is time OK don't wory is be beta
Janique
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He may have a point but should’ve never said it in public cz it could hurt the player. In the current Brazil squad there’s no player who deserves it, not even Neymar, he is an overrated player. Not even Rivelino or Rivaldo himself. Pelé, Zico & Kaka were the only ones who deserved it.
We found another hater
raubkmstu
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u guys,Rivaldo is 100% right. Jersey 10 is for the best only like him.
SMJHKV
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DAMN TRUTH
Yiddnopryz
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I think Rivaldo's comment is not an attack on Paqueta per say but he's trying to blame Tite by giving him the number 10 Jersey and allowing him to settle on the bench. The person wearing number 10 for any country or club should be able to feature in their first eleven.
zokilmrsy
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soo true.paqueta shouldn't be in squad much less
DEVANCY
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THE SAME MISTAKE WAS REPEATED BY REAL MADRID....GIVING HAZARD NO.7 , WHERE IS HE NOW???? 1 GOAL IN ALL COMPETITIONS SINCE HIS 120 MILLION TRANSFER
Varosis
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He may have a point but should’ve never said it in public cz it could hurt the player. In the current Brazil squad there’s no player who deserves it, not even Neymar, he is an overrated player. Not even Rivelino or Rivaldo himself. Pelé, Zico & Kaka were the only ones who deserved it.
Fatokid
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It’s jus a number bro
It’s just a number if you think it’s just a number And it represents shii if you think it represents shii. No one is wrong.., Everyman with his opinion But Rivaldo should keep shut... Brazil lost and all he could say is paqueta don’t deserve the number 10... Rivaldo is coming off as delusional
wukcdorst
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Even Neymar is not fitting with no.10 so 10 should be reserve for Pele.
3 highest goal scorer I think u don't think well
Hozbinyz
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adjectly....i agree with you
Yaecnpu
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u re a full
ripailmou
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Nonsense talk let's shame
Ludabckpt
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he is talking nonsense
Iamdjdan
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What a nonsense u are right
abraenchelney
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bro ...pele has retaired from football .... don't u know??
He has no idea
Edoo87
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this comment from Ronaldo may destroy the talent of Paqueta even I am agree with him its heavy weight on Paqueta shoulder better to support him
Henryrukis
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ITS A SHAME.THIS IS WHAT THEY DID IN MANCHESTER UNITED.
tamhgfg
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Even Neymar is not fitting with no.10 so 10 should be reserve for Pele.
bro ...pele has retaired from football .... don't u know??
tamhgfg
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It’s jus a number bro
it bears a priority, proud and talent etc not just a number
tamhgfg
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yeap.....only neymar deserve it ....brazil shouldn't give No.10 anyone except Neymar
Leyabckopu
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It’s jus a number bro
abraenchelney
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Even Neymar is not fitting with no.10 so 10 should be reserve for Pele.
Hater
Baobclnos
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which is this photo stock site? ic photo means? pls share it's link pls
quadsimodo
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He has a good point
dimi9
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can't agree more
GOAT-Seven
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Even Neymar is not fitting with no.10 so 10 should be reserve for Pele.
Rd341
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Rivaldo made a right point for the first time