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11/19/2024 8:55 am | UPDATED ON 11/18/2024 at 3:18 p.m.
In 2009, at the group stage of the Champions League, theRIVER oppose Real Madrid
in a game to be remembered. that day,
Souleymane Diawarathe Marseille defender, received a red card after a strong attack Cristiano Ronaldo. An intervention that injured the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, keeping him away from the field for almost three months. A difficult time for CR7, who had just joined Real Madrid after shining at Manchester United.
In a recent interview, Diawara acknowledged the severity of his gesture, while stressing that he did not intend to seriously injure the Portuguese. It also emerged that OM had sent an apology email to Real Madrid, to which the Spanish club responded professionally.
Diawara on CR7: “It’s cheating to have a player like that”
Souleymane Diawara was full of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, calling the player a “monster”. “It wore me out from start to finish. You can’t stop him, it’s crazy to have a player like that”, he said, adding that he was impressed with the Portuguese performance that night. Despite this unfortunate episode, the Portuguese came back even stronger from this injury, setting several records in the jersey of Real Madrid.
THE GAILD
- In 2009, in the group stage of the Champions League, OM faced Real Madrid, with Souleymane Diawara and Cristiano Ronaldo as the main characters.
- Diawara received a red card for a tackle on Ronaldo, which left the player injured and sidelined for almost three months.
- Diawara expressed his admiration for Ronaldo, calling him a “monster”, and acknowledged the severity of his gesture, saying he did not want to seriously injure the player.
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What were the key factors that influenced your decision-making during the challenge that led to the red card against Ronaldo?
Questions for the interview:
1. Can you tell us about the incident that occurred during the Real Madrid vs OM match in the Champions League group stage in 2009? How did it feel to receive a red card for an undesirable challenge?
2. As you’ve mentioned, Cristiano Ronaldo is a “monster” of a player. How was it like to play against such a phenomenal player like him?
3. You also admitted that the challenge on Ronaldo was severe. Was it your intention to injure him? What were your thoughts and emotions after the incident when you learned about his injury?
4. How did OM react to the incident? Did the club send any apologies or messages of support to Real Madrid or Ronaldo following the match?
5. Looking back, would you change the way you tried to defend against Ronaldo in that particular challenge? Why or why not?
6. After this incident, Ronaldo went on to have an incredible career with Real Madrid, breaking numerous records. As someone who faced him early on, what do you think contributed to his success at the club?
7. Do you think this incident left a lasting impact on your own career, and if so, how did you move past it?
8. In today’s game, how do you think referees should handle challenges like the one you made on Ronaldo? Is there a need for stricter rules or do you believe it’s part of the game?
9. What message do you have for younger players who might face situations like this in their careers where they make mistakes on the field but still want to progress as professionals?
