The technician’s statement Botafogo, Luis Castrowhich surprised many Brazilians by not knowing Tiquinho Soares was criticized by the commentator Zinho, from ESPN. The former player considered that it is not the obligation of commentators and fans to know all the athletes, arguing that the curriculum of the number 9 of Glorioso does not include the big clubs.
– Why is it surprising that they don’t know Tiquinho? For those looking for reinforcements, the performance analysis industry, this is their job, each their own. I don’t know here as a commentator, I don’t know all the players. I was world champion and there is a coach in Brazil who doesn’t know me, he passes me by and doesn’t say hello to me. Will I be angry about it? The boy has no obligation, suddenly he didn’t see that moment – Zinho told the “Sportscenter” program.
– Many people in the press have not followed Tiquinho, who has not played in any of the best teams in Brazil. Outside, from the best known clubs, let’s put it this way, he only played at Porto and Olympiakos. I don’t know if he (Luís Castro), for example, would pass me by and recognize me. I think he’s a great coach, but less. This thing about the coach going to the press conference and teaching him what he has to ask, talk … Everyone on behalf of him – he added.
World champion with the Brazilian team in 1994, Zinho however recognized that many people, not knowing the player, end up making early and unfair criticisms.
– There are also many people who do not know how to do an analysis and demean the boy, disrespect the boy, so I agree with Luís Castro, you have to wait for the boy to play. And I applaud Tiquinho, he’s playing very well, I didn’t know him, “he admitted.
