Zola: Ronaldo Not As Intelligent As Totti

Piola · Post by **Piola** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:54 pm

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has waded into the debate over Francesco Totti and Cristiano Ronaldo.

There have been a lot of comparisons drawn between the two in the wake of their teams' quarter-final clash, with opinion firmly divided. Zola - a former Chelsea man - has chosen to side with compatriot Francesco Totti.

"If you could mix the characteristics of the two, then you would come up with the ideal player," began Zola, speaking to Il Romanista.

"But the Portuguese international does not have the tactical intelligence and vision of Francesco.

"Besides, he is still in his first real year of confirming his qualities.

"For me Ronaldo remains a man who belongs on the flank and has great potential, but he does not possess Francesco's instinct for goal."

He also called for respect to be showen towards Roma, who has impressed against Lyon and Manchester United already.
"Everyone must respect Roma," continued Zola, who is now working with the Italian Under-21 squad.

"They proved that this team can play on a par with any side in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson certainly did not expect to find Roma so strong and on form, so he was surprised."

The one and only · Post by **The one and only** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:40 am

FORZALAZIO wrote:Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has waded into the debate over Francesco Totti and Cristiano Ronaldo.

There have been a lot of comparisons drawn between the two in the wake of their teams' quarter-final clash, with opinion firmly divided. Zola - a former Chelsea man - has chosen to side with compatriot Francesco Totti.

"If you could mix the characteristics of the two, then you would come up with the ideal player," began Zola, speaking to Il Romanista.

"But the Portuguese international does not have the tactical intelligence and vision of Francesco.

"Besides, he is still in his first real year of confirming his qualities.

"For me Ronaldo remains a man who belongs on the flank and has great potential, but he does not possess Francesco's instinct for goal."

He also called for respect to be showen towards Roma, who has impressed against Lyon and Manchester United already.
"Everyone must respect Roma," continued Zola, who is now working with the Italian Under-21 squad.

"They proved that this team can play on a par with any side in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson certainly did not expect to find Roma so strong and on form, so he was surprised."

they are both great players but i think my highlighted section is wrong on behalf of zola if he didnt have a goal instinct like totti why has he scored as many goals as him this year

LFTWNG11 · Post by **LFTWNG11** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:00 am

and Totti really isnt that prolific anyway... Ronaldo anyday...

BocaChiefs · Post by **BocaChiefs** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:54 am

Both are class players and currently I think Ronaldo is better. Totti has the experience and the brain to give any team nightmares. Just have to wait for the next time they play against each other.

Piola · Post by **Piola** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:29 am

Ronaldo>Totti

Lilly Whites · Post by **Lilly Whites** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:32 pm

Totti > Ronaldo > Zola > Lazio

Valentino · Post by **Valentino** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:58 pm

valentino > everyone

INTERISTA · Post by **INTERISTA** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:16 pm

LFTWNG11 wrote:and Totti really isnt that prolific anyway... Ronaldo anyday...

tottis number 1 goal scorer in italy

Piola · Post by **Piola** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:21 pm

Forza Roma wrote:Totti > Ronaldo > Zola > Lazio

U might need to reverse that.

El Pibe D'Oro · Post by **El Pibe D'Oro** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:34 pm

Ronaldo doesnt quite have the same intelligence and range of passing, but is in some form at th moment and is only 21 - will become one of the greats.

FerrariTifosi27 · Post by **FerrariTifosi27** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:37 pm

Totti for sure, especially since he is playing at his best at the moment and he has been scoring.

Juventino · Post by **Juventino** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:37 pm

INTERISTA wrote:
LFTWNG11 wrote:and Totti really isnt that prolific anyway... Ronaldo anyday...
tottis number 1 goal scorer in italy

And would have had 6 more goals to his tally if he knew how to put a penalty away this season.

Piola · Post by **Piola** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:41 pm

If Totti was smart he would return to the national team while he's in form.

ronaldo07 · Post by **ronaldo07** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:35 pm

Scudetto8687 wrote:Ronaldo doesnt quite have the same intelligence and range of passing, but is in some form at th moment and is only 21 - will become one of the greats.

i can only laugh .. he dun have the intelligence and range of passing ? lol ... watever ... this morning match juz show that ronaldo > totti * 3

MilanManiac · Post by **MilanManiac** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:57 pm

Ronaldo, has an unmatched view for goal. than ANY player.

Totti belongs in CAM.

Ronaldo ALL TIMER WORLD CUP GOALSCORER.

Totti... Hes played in a world cup? oh yeah hes the guy that kicked out Australia...

who are you kidding?

181 · Post by **181** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:04 pm

ronaldo07 wrote:
Scudetto8687 wrote:Ronaldo doesnt quite have the same intelligence and range of passing, but is in some form at th moment and is only 21 - will become one of the greats.
i can only laugh .. he dun have the intelligence and range of passing ? lol ... watever ... this morning match juz show that ronaldo > totti * 3

no this mornings match showed that man united are betta then roma...
not that ronaldo is better the totti

so ronaldo was the sole reason why man united pumped roma 7 -1 and im guessing it was totti's fault that man u scored 7 goals....

MilanManiac · Post by **MilanManiac** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:07 pm

hold on... we are talking abotu christiano ronaldo...

CHRISTIANO RONALDO IS NOT WORTH MENTIONING. TOTTI IS BETTER THAN HE IS. BUT IMO CHRISTIANO.R should NOT BE REFFERED TO AS RONALDO.

ronaldo07 · Post by **ronaldo07** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:30 am

181 wrote:
ronaldo07 wrote:
Scudetto8687 wrote:Ronaldo doesnt quite have the same intelligence and range of passing, but is in some form at th moment and is only 21 - will become one of the greats.
i can only laugh .. he dun have the intelligence and range of passing ? lol ... watever ... this morning match juz show that ronaldo > totti * 3
no this mornings match showed that man united are betta then roma...
not that ronaldo is better the totti

so ronaldo was the sole reason why man united pumped roma 7 -1 and im guessing it was totti's fault that man u scored 7 goals....

so i guess totti play a better football than c ronaldo this morning .. lol !!

The Kop · Post by **The Kop** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:43 am

Ronaldo is small team.
His footskills dazzle average defenders in the premiership but against quality opposition he is shut down.

evidence::

- ZERO goals in the CL prior to last nights shambolic defence
- 1 goal in World Cup (from penalty spot!)
- 2 goals in euro04
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Arsenal
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Chelsea
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Liverpool.

hmmmmmmm

The Kop · Post by **The Kop** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:24 pm

oi soonhaut crawl out of your cave!!

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:48 pm

The Kop wrote:Ronaldo is small team.
His footskills dazzle average defenders in the premiership but against quality opposition he is shut down.

evidence::

- ZERO goals in the CL prior to last nights shambolic defence
- 1 goal in World Cup (from penalty spot!)
- 2 goals in euro04
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Arsenal
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Chelsea
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Liverpool.

hmmmmmmm

cant argue with that evidence but hes still a tremendous player and an integral part to our CL, league and F.A cup aspirations

King Henry Returns · Post by **King Henry Returns** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:56 pm

I was just watching Man utd v Roma on tape.. did anybody realise that Tony Palumbo said GK Doni should be shot ? lol (it was around the 30th min if anybody cbf checking)

Last week he also stated that he gives Milan NO chance of progressing against bayern in the return leg.. always good for a laugh Tony Palumbo.

striker · Post by **striker** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:21 pm

good old tony palumbo someone has to tell him to stop raming microsoft windows user's guides into his lever arch file............ i think its affecting his brain

Le King · Post by **Le King** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:37 pm

The Kop wrote:Ronaldo is small team.
His footskills dazzle average defenders in the premiership but against quality opposition he is shut down.

evidence::

- ZERO goals in the CL prior to last nights shambolic defence
- 1 goal in World Cup (from penalty spot!)
- 2 goals in euro04
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Arsenal
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Chelsea
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Liverpool.

hmmmmmmm

u 4got 2 mention hes only 21 yrs old kopaki
scoring against liverpool aint his job, its john o'sheas

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:06 pm

MUFCBOY wrote:
The Kop wrote:Ronaldo is small team.
His footskills dazzle average defenders in the premiership but against quality opposition he is shut down.

evidence::

- ZERO goals in the CL prior to last nights shambolic defence
- 1 goal in World Cup (from penalty spot!)
- 2 goals in euro04
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Arsenal
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Chelsea
- ZERO goals in 4 seasons vs Liverpool.

hmmmmmmm
u 4got 2 mention hes only 21 yrs old kopaki
scoring against liverpool aint his job, its john o'sheas

MilanManiac · Post by **MilanManiac** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:08 pm

o'shea is a fucken weak replacement for Roy Keane.

Your team is dead since Roy Keane left... no one finds interest in Man Utd games anymore...

Who are you kidding.

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:14 pm

MilanManiac wrote:o'shea is a shiraz weak replacement for Roy Keane.

Your team is dead since Roy Keane left... no one finds interest in Man Utd games anymore...

Who are you kidding.

your first rate fuckwit.....someone should ban internet at adelaide high with all these young eyetals coming on here spouting off. o'shea isnt a replacemant for keane...we havent replaced him and i doubt we ever will. you cant replace blokes like that and no one finds our games interesting?? 7-1 you fool and look at all the threads about man utd....game over

INTERISTA · Post by **INTERISTA** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:15 pm

man utd is english football, they're the team ewveryone wants to do the dirty on, to say none is interested in em proves how blind u r to the world game.

MilanManiac · Post by **MilanManiac** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:15 pm

really, Who are you kidding?

Le King · Post by **Le King** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:17 pm

MilanManiac wrote:o'shea is a shiraz weak replacement for Roy Keane.

Your team is dead since Roy Keane left... no one finds interest in Man Utd games anymore...

Who are you kidding.

pfffff u know nuffin bout football mate...
rooney, ronaldo, smith, scholes, neville, ole... and the list goes on!
unlike milan, no1 plays for milan, they jst play for the money

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