Author: Vishwajit Sawant
In a remarkable turnaround, Ronaldo, the legendary Brazilian footballer turned coach, witnessed a stunning resurgence of hope for his struggling Cruzeiro side during their incredible 3-0 win over Santos. The soccer icon, who had been facing increasing pressure from fans due to his poor performance in the Campeonato Brasileiro, watched the game from a VIP box in Vila Belmiro, celebrating every goal and then expressing his excitement on social media.
“A great and very important victory! We’re going to get much more, trust me!” exclaimed Ronaldo online, echoing the sentiments of the Cruzeiro fans who were anxiously awaiting a change of fortune.
The achievement was fundamental to Cruzeiro’s campaign to avoid relegation, offering the chance to finish the 23rd round in 10th place with 29 points, a significant eight-point gap over Santos, who are currently in the dreaded Z-4 relegation zone.
Ronaldo, alongside key figures Gabriel Lima, Cruzeiro’s CEO, and Pedro Martins, the club’s executive director of soccer, watched from the sidelines the match that not only interrupted a disheartening run of eight games without a win in the Campeonato Brasileiro, but also marked the start of a new era under newly appointed coach Zé Ricardo.
This match not only breathed new life into the team, but also rekindled the belief that, with Ronaldo at the helm, Cruzeiro can still achieve greater success in the challenging Campeonato Brasileiro.