The former Portuguese national team player says that moving from Porto to Russia was a cultural shock.
Maniche won the Champions League in the Porto shirt in his gaming career. Aop
Representing Dynamo, Porto and Chelsea in their career Maniche47, shared their memories of his career in Russian media To Championat.
One fierce story comes from a Portuguese from a Russian airplane after a guest game as he plays in Dynamo, Moscow.
– As we got into the machine, I looked out the window, and the runway had fallen from our machine. Our machine was really old. Now it sounds like a funny story, but then I was worried. I asked Russian players if this is normal?
Maniche played in Dynamo in 2005 and 2006.
The Portuguese says that the framework in Russia was weaker than he was used to in Porto, with whom he won the Champions League in 2004.
– Unlike Porto, we take care of our own button. The difference between the organizations was huge at the time, but hardly the difference is any more. I came from a company where players could focus on the game and don’t worry about anything else.
The former Portuguese national team player today works as a sports commentator and also has his own wine business.
Young ronaldo
Maniche played in the national team together Cristiano Ronaldon With the winner of the League League with Portugal at the age of 40. Even then, from an 18-year-old young man, he saw that he had a bright future ahead.
40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo won the League League with Portugal. Aop
– Ronaldo started on the national team when I was there. It was already clear at the time that he was a strong personality and very goal -oriented.
– He always said he wanted to be the best. After the rehearsals, Ronaldo stayed to practice his shots. He was the first to come to practice, the last one to leave.
According to Maniche, the decision of Ronaldo’s career is approaching, but he is still the biggest star in Portugal football. Although the superstar is age, Maniche sees him use on the national team.
– Portugal is largely known to her and Figon thanks to. This must be respected. He is still useful, even though he does not run so much, but is more of a penalty player who scores.