Former England coach unexpectedly teases Ronaldo upon reunion

The encounter between Fabio Capello and Ronaldo ahead of the Champions League took a funny turn when the Italian tactician suddenly teased his old protégé, producing an amusing scene.

The reunion of former England manager Fabio Capello and Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil) before Inter Milan’s Champions League match against Bodø/Glimt quickly drew attention. During a video chat, the Italian coach made fans laugh by immediately bringing up the familiar topic linked to his former player — his weight.

As soon as he saw Ronaldo, Capello didn’t hesitate to ask directly: “How much do you weigh now?”. The teasing question made the Brazilian legend laugh and respond: “Still talking about my weight? Come on!”. This funny moment revealed the relaxed relationship between the two despite many years since they worked together.

Capello and Ronaldo collaborated briefly at Real Madrid. Under the Italian coach’s guidance, the Brazilian striker scored 4 goals in 13 appearances. Though the period was short, Ronaldo left a strong impression on Capello, especially the contrast between his natural talent and lifestyle off the pitch.

Speaking about his former player, Capello still expressed great admiration: “Ronaldo is the most talented player I have ever worked with, but his lifestyle left much to be desired.” This comment reflects his familiar perspective, where Ronaldo’s talent was always exceptional, but his discipline often sparked debate during his peak career.

Previously, Capello elaborated on this issue: “Ronaldo is the best player I have ever coached. But he liked partying every night, very wild. He weighed about 95 kg and refused to lose weight. At one point, I told the president we had to let him go. There was no other choice. And we did. But I repeat: he is the best I’ve ever managed.”

Nevertheless, controversies about his personal habits couldn’t overshadow Ronaldo’s illustrious career. He scored 104 goals in 177 matches for Real Madrid and shined at PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. For Brazil’s national team, Ronaldo netted 62 goals in 99 games, winning two World Cups and two Ballon d’Or awards, cementing his status as one of football’s greatest strikers.