Legendary FC Barcelona player Ronaldinho has expressed his disappointment and lack of support for Brazil's national team in the upcoming Copa America. In a recent interview with Cartoloucos, the former Ballon d'Or winner slammed the team's performance, lack of leadership, and overall quality of players.

Ronaldinho's comments quickly went viral, with the football icon stating, "I'm not going to watch any of the games...Everything is missing, determination, joy, not playing well. I'm not even going to watch one game." Sharing the clip on Instagram, Ronaldinho further emphasized his stance, lamenting the state of Brazilian football.

Calling it a sad moment for those who love Brazilian football, Ronaldinho expressed a lack of energy to watch the games. He criticized the team, stating, "This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, just average players for the most part." In his view, the current squad lacks love, determination, and most importantly, football.

Ronaldinho's declaration of abandonment extends to not watching any Copa America game or celebrating any victory. His strong stance comes from his lifelong passion for the sport and his experience as a Selecao star, having previously won the 1999 Copa America and the World Cup in 2002.

The former Brazilian playmaker's comments have sparked discussions among fans and critics. Many consider Ronaldinho's generation, which included other notable Brazilian stars like Rivaldo and Ronaldo, as the last great era of Brazilian football.

Brazil, under the leadership of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, will aim to reclaim the Copa America crown lost to Argentina in 2021. However, with Ronaldinho's scathing assessment and withdrawal of support, it remains to be seen how this will impact the team's morale.

Ronaldinho's impact on football cannot be overstated. During his time at FC Barcelona, he brought the club back to prominence after a trophyless period, winning two La Liga titles and securing the team's first Champions League victory since 2006.

As the Copa America approaches, the focus will now turn to the Brazilian national team's response to Ronaldinho's criticism. With his immense influence and standing as a football legend, his words carry weight and will surely provoke further discussions regarding the team's performance and future.