The story of the player who was BETTER than CR7

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How good was Fábio Paím actually? #GOAT
New video about one of the most controversial and naturally talented players we've seen over the 2000's in football. In this episode we take on Fábio Paím who played for Sporting and Chelsea for most of his career.

[@ricardomargera]

As a Sporting fan, Paím was possibly our greatest player who never was. The kid was fucking amazing. But his focus was on everything but football. I actually met Fábio through a couple of friends we have in common, and he's a really nice guy. Just got lost in life. The real tragedy isn't the career he lost, was that he lost himself.

[@marctanner1]

Ya, people who are are generally unsuccessful even without the talent share his trait. Just cant focus

[@frankdux5693]

I remember Hugo viana beat Ronaldo to Portuguese young player of the year. We, Newcastle bought viana and man utd got Ronaldo. And we were thinking we got the better player at the time.

[@ricardomargera]

@@frankdux5693 Dude, Viana as a teenager was a beast. The guy just never could be someone who could be relied to get his team on his back. In a level, he was kinda like Fábio Paím. Lots of talent, no mentality. That's why he never even got the same respect in Portugal as like, João Moutinho did.

[@RuySan]

@@frankdux5693 Hugo Viana was known as the new Rui Costa, but even back then I though he was a bit overrated. Great flair but a bit too slow.

[@questionmark1152]

@@frankdux5693 I still remember as a 15 year old watching the Sporting/Man U game and I vividly remember saying multiple times "This kid is gonna be the best player in the world some day.". Sir Alex thought so, too. He bought Cristiano by 3 in the morning. Not only did he become the best player in the world he became the best player in history.

[@syhusada1130]

Paim makes Balloteli sounds wise.

[@outlawedTV88]

lol

[@outlawedTV88]

Balloteli - decisions 4 F. Paim - decisions -4

[@davidumana9861]

At least Balotelli had a career. Don't compare this joke of a man to a man who actually did things with his career and life.

[@ebnomarabdullh4866]

@@davidumana9861 balotalli had a career but his career went south this guy never had a career and he is a criminal

[@realramone3455]

@@davidumana9861 Balotelli is a joke

[@gp-footy9319]

As a young soccer player what I learn From this video is you can be the most talented in the room but someone with a stronger mentality and discipline will make it further than you!

[@FountainOfYoot]

Yes! I hope you make it, stay focused on your goals. keep your mind strong and pay attention to the people who want the best for you. Good luck bud.

[@dynamicinc3438]

Hardwork beats talent ,when talent doesn't work hard.

[@royrest3472]

Exactly! Discipline is everything!!

[@romariosmith422]

That's in anything fam.

[@jurix903]

football*

[@ditonarotama7546]

Never ever praise youngster/kids for his/her talent. But always praise them for their hardwork, integrity and consistency.

[@gregoriuspascalis500]

Discipline has always been hard to instill in young players. Ronaldo was lucky that he have Ferguson to guide him in his early years

[@fabiocaroca5495]

I agree but Ferguson was lucky he had Ronaldo too.. Ronaldo had and still has a lot of drive! He always wants to do better. If Fabio had half of that attitude we'd be having a different conversation today

[@fabiocaroca5495]

@@willywonka7812 lol he was definitely not good looking..

[@mrfarax4944]

By the time fergie met cr7 he was already a proffesional player. To be a first team player especially at a young age discipline is something you have to have. But fergie did improve his overall performance and discipline on the pitch

[@joeyquo6993]

Yes, Ferguson said he regrets not helping Paul Gascoigne

[@raphaelgodwin7118]

Always remember that regardless, being a professional player or not, in life one need someone to guide them. Eric Cantona was already a professional and was a mess, nobody wanted him but Ferguson brought him in and turned his career&life around. Balotelli would have been a better player if he had someone to guide him right. So it's never about being an amateur or a professional.

[@daniellawson652]

It just goes to show that attitude and effort can surpass pure talent.

[@DanielAstro_pt]

This boy with Ronaldo's mentality would be like Ronaldinho on steroids. Dribbling the whole team twice, including the coach, back heels hattricks from midfield and shit.

[@Timbone07]

Jay Jay Okocha comes to mind with his goal in Germany lol

[@thorsal6208]

gonna be like a player we made in fifa career mode

[@watching789]

He wouldn't

[@motorsportfan1246]

@@watching789 he would’ve, the kid was like a Messi Ronaldo hybrid but even better. Imagine being more talented than Messi.

[@watching789]

@@motorsportfan1246 there so many stories of ultra talented kids who don't make it. We never got to see if he would of developed into this star. Maybe other start to catch up to him a lot happens between 17 and 24

[@rezarfar]

My dad back in 2004 said that the media and those around him would eventually ruin this kids prospects, he was right. What happened to this kid was ego, it all got to his head, everyone telling him he was the best player ever before he was even 18 years old. Imagine what that would do to a kids ego, by the time he's a adult, got a chip on his shoulder, ego much bigger than his drive to continue training and getting better. It all came crashing down, obviously.

[@queenieyuet4297]

CR7 were told the same. Discipline is the key to success

[@roronoazorro7052]

Sad life

[@cryptomatrix1311]

Messi was told that he was the best player also and he turned out great.

[@rezarfar]

@@cryptomatrix1311 the difference is, Messi wasn't paid like he was already the best. Messi and Ronaldo had to work for what they got to begin with, this kid was just given it before he could legally even drive a car.

[@Azizi1163]

Same thing happened to Freddy Adu.

[@keyankotan4928]

i love the stories u tell theyre original unlike most channels. ur narrating is elite

[@bradymichael6100]

Facts!

[@fotballaddict]

The mindset is the most important thing in football If all fail wonderkid have the mentality and mindset like Cristiano Ronaldo they wont fail

[@jdjphotographynl]

You're right, maybe it teaches us a lesson to be careful with praising/hyping youth players. Fabio Paim obviously is an extreme example given everything that happened off of the pitch, but Freddy Adu, Bojan Krkic, Pavel Morrison, and Kerlon all were wonderkids that never managed to fulfill their potential, mostly because of their mindsets, quite possibly caused by things just having gone way too easily in the youth ranks. As a result, they never really learned how to cope with disappointment very well, nor have they learned that sometimes they actually need to work hard to get things done.

[@fotballaddict]

@@jdjphotographynl Bojan Krkic was my favorite wonderkid but he doesnt get the chances to play

[@jdjphotographynl]

@@fotballaddict That will probably be for a good reason. ;) If 1 coach doesn't rate him, you could still say there might be a mismatch between the player and the coach, but if that seems to happen practically everywhere Bojan went...

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

@@jdjphotographynl that’s not it. I was considered a potential international and was supposed to go pro with KDB at Genk. Heart defect at testing discovered. 5’10 185 with a 10.5 100 and wingers agilty

[@stephen9199]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 source?

[@garryarganis5801]

ill be honest , never heard of this guy, and after watching this video of his story i understand why.

[@Boy7em]

You’re SMART! This is the only reasonable comment I’ve read on here!

[@jout738]

Yes I also never heard about Brazilian wonderkid Robinho, unitil I watched video about his failed career, when even Pele thought he would become very good.

[@buramasissoho2068]

@@jout738 you never heard of Robinho before ? Bro you must be 10 years old

[@engridmedia]

Apparently I was a Chelsea fan way before scolari but I never heard of this guy. Never I've always been on the Chelsea website and I watch 99.9 of our games. Even ore seasons.

[@engridmedia]

@@jout738 Robinho was famous . he was key player flr real Madrid bro and man city

[@Mashamillions]

My football was brilliant but my disicipline was shocking,by 21 ma career was finished.Now my little cousin on the other hand made his debut for Birmingham city 1st team last year and scored and his only 18,his discipline is what got him to where he is now proud of him beyond belief.I see through my lil cousin where I went wrong.Discipline is key over everything

[@jameshill2806]

Wicked, hope he does well :) m8, best wishes from Walsall

[@stephen9199]

Cap

[@SpiritStoneWarrior94-yx3gs]

Who is your cousin! Congrats dude 😊 my cousin is Terry Antonis, he plays for Melbourne City now (were Australian, but he's also played in Korea)

[@markjackson6325]

Talent isn't enough without the right discipline, attitude and professionalism. Many players have failed because they had the talent, but none of the others.

[@theguywhoasked2957]

Yeah Ronaldo went pro because he had great talent and he also had a big dream to be the face of the entire football

[@_bloomoon_]

There are many players far more talented than Cristiano But no one was as passionate and determined as him

[@stivi739]

Or the money and opportunities

[@_bloomoon_]

@@stivi739 Modrić played for Zrinjski Mostar Don't talk about money and opportunities

[@intelakchual1061]

@@stivi739 he earned that by himself

[@KemosabeTBC]

There are players more talented than Ronaldo, sure, but to say that there are "many" and "far more talented" is an exaggeration, he was *really* talented it's just that his determination was even bigger than his talent, and that contributed to his evolution.

[@rayc766]

Quaresma also comes to mind. He was insanely talented. They were coming up at the same time, Cristiano just had better mentors, made better decisions, and had a better attitude.

[@Kadaf1]

Moral of the story. As a naturally gifted footballer, you can continuously break the law, party, not turn up for training, underperform for years and there will still be clubs out there willing to put you on the pay role for you entire career.

[@nottheonefromearth]

Talent alone doesn't definitely make you better

[@stansmith5610]

This is a perfect example of that.. sad to so many talented players who only had talent but no discipline, responsibility, respect, etc go down hill because of that

[@rickojay7536]

Infact talent alone doesnt exist its all just hard work at an early age

[@eyazulul]

@@stansmith5610 emre moor another example

[@benkraze3103]

True, it's just a bonus to give you a better start up. practice, hard work, dicipline, willpower and comitment are the far bigger things that determind you as a player. even players without talent can surpass the talented ones if they have those.

[@mycaelfolivyvi]

Quaresma didn't do what this guy did, but he also didn't live up to my expectations. Quaresma was a beast at Porto.

[@nunooliveira1628]

Exactly, due to lack of discipline he never achieved if obvious potential. A good player, who could have been flown higher.

[@dinohermann1887]

@@nunooliveira1628Still a far better career than what Paim reached in his entire life. Quaresma could have been a footballer in Hamburg (HSV) during the early 2010s, if you asked me.

[@vikkiroxx]

I remember when Paim joined LZS Starowice in 2020. He played there for half a year and scored a couple of goals. In a Polish amateur regional league! He then went on to Moldova.

[@lordwinanim]

The Ronaldo & Paim comparison reminds me of the Michael Jordan & Len Bias comparison, how Len Bias could've been a global superstar in the NBA had it not been for his poor decision making (if you didn't know, he rivalled MJ in college and then got drafted by the Boston Celtics and died less than a week later due to a cocaine overdose). Ronaldo's even here admitting that Paim was better so just imagine he had even half the mindset that Ronaldo has, maybe he would have been the one with all the Balon D'ors

[@paulis4278]

Interesting. I never heard about him before.

[@brightsonmensah671]

Len Bias died the same night he was drafted

[@crimsonstreams]

Len bias is an interesting story if you’re into basketball. He was one of the greatest that never was

[@lordwinanim]

@@brightsonmensah671 even worse, still within a week - but same night sounds even more gripping

[@Eco.Ar0]

well Ronnie didn't say he was better than him but was great but the last sentence you wrote wouldn't happen I feel like he would probably have a career like Ronaldinho or r9 winning like 1 bdor or something if he didn't have these shitty decisions all his life and low low mentality.

[@alexmorales9065]

Man I love your channel and it has taught me a lot about football! I actually just moved to Porto and yesterday I went to Estadio Dragao and to the Museum. It was awesomeeeee. I think you have history with Porto right? Dude you should totally do a video about FC Porto! I would love to hear its history from someone so connected to the club. Keep it up! Cheers!

[@hugofernandes2930]

I’m a Porto fan the person who runs this channel is also one , hope you loved estádio do dragão!

[@quickgclips]

My coach once told us that football is not only about skill and talent but also many things like discipline, selfcontrol, luck and morals

[@celsomonteiro6541]

The dude was doing bicycle kick goals on the cement floor for fun (besides other crazy stuff like unnatural ball control, unlimited dribbles, etc..). I've played with and against him a couple of times in a 5 vs 5 in a small town called Catujal, in Portugal. We were like 13-14 years old and you could see that he was something special.... Pitty but the most important is to take a life lesson from this.

[@vogahl34]

Catujal- Terra onde a minha avo morava. Mais um que se ficou devido à falta de disciplina, mas mais que sem duvida, uma lição para todos que se prezem ao aprendizado. Espero que ele tenha finalmente encontrado paz e realização.

[@MurvMuzik]

Fabio Paim was the goat in CM4 ! Still love that game

[@theleshan]

Looks like his playing style is like that of Ronaldinho.

[@uchibenkei]

With Paim and Ronaldo playing together, Portugal would've won world cups and more Euros. It's tragic not only for Paim, but for every kid who dreamed of having the opportunities and talent he had.

[@andresmontana4466]

He might be ok in later life. The wisest man is sometimes the one who has learnt from the most mistakes.

[@Vedh_Funny]

What awesome long hair he has

[@theomatthew5286]

Unfortunately, the world of football is littered with similar wasted talent stories across the globe. In one of my friends now ex-girlfriend being a cousin of his, one that resonates in particular is Ravel Morrison, who Sir Alex Ferguson no less has referred to as being one of the most gifted young footballers he'd ever dealt with.

[@filipe_paixao]

Imagine Portugal team if CR7 mentality inspired him when they first meet. A scary possibility for every other country

[@JohnnyNagaSins]

Never heard of him but damn he looks like a bulky Ronaldinho.

[@Bennie067]

Just got more mad respect for CR7

[@stephenkpoobari596]

If he could keep a player like Drogba waiting, then obviously he was a spoilt kid. I think clubs overpaying players especially at a young age is risky because they get too much money that they're not matured enough to handle.

[@fluvv9642]

yes, they cant handle the money

[@samaelddcovers564]

Not even the younger ones, applies to anyone who plays professional sports. No one teach them about finance, economy and thats why the vast majority of football players go broke after retirement.

[@hermes1873]

They have to overpay them mate, or another club will and might sell him to a giant club for 10-100s of millions. It's like an investment.

[@whisperingwind7]

His possessions costed him his strength, Victories had defeated him, he might be more talented than Ronaldo but SADLY...Ego won...and most unfortunate and importantly Fabio had NO MENTOR. People like Fabio needs mentor, no matter how talented someone is, that person need someone better than him to teach him to be great..and in this case Fabio had NONE and Ronaldo had SIR ALEX FERGUSON. Ronaldo was being yelled at, and did cried many times when Sir Alex mad at him...but like a knife that needs to be sharpened..SAF know what to do with his boy....and now his boy is A LIVING LEGEND. Legend create a Legend.

[@ThePundit19]

Wow!! What a life story. If only he had a Mom like Ronaldo's he would have been on a different level by now. Discipline pays.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

Crazy right?

[@EjnrTV]

We see this scenario in life all the time, some of the most greatest talents don’t reach their full potential or have a successful career. They fall short somewhere along the line. These type of life stories are there for us to listen and learn from.

[@TaavP]

"You can take your boy out the hood but you can't take the hood out the homie" Snoop D O double G Ronaldo was poor but was well raised. While at sporting he didnt get all the media attention, so it made it easy for him to continue with his focus. He wanted to be the best and since he arrived to sporting that he had that goal in mind and nothing else. Fabio paim on the other hand was born in a harsh environment, surrounded by bad people, media was all around him and because he wasn't raised that well he completely lost it.

[@i_amscarface_the_legend9744]

Never heard of him before. I hope he can tell his wrong decisions and giving advices to young generations. I think one of the most important thing in sucess is to avoid traps !

[@destinychibuzor3630]

Hearing all this is just sad. On a really deep level.

[@mainsmain]

Imagine what Portugal's attack could be if they all reached their potential C. Ronaldo , Nani, Quaresma and Fábio Paím

[@fabiocaroca5495]

Another great one! Keep' em coming!!

[@gw2934]

Greatness doesn't come from the gift your given, it comes from respecting the fact you were chosen to have it.

[@DutchChristianBoy7]

Ive learn alot just from watching this video

[@uriel-phoenixafabighajr5553]

The GOAT doesn't always have to be the best at all times. #GodblessNigeria

[@beakofthesouth2666]

Yes they do...that's literally what the letters stand for

[@merasmussen82]

It was so hilarious at approximately the 02:30 point of the video, when you're describing his insane level of talent, he was struggling to do 10 consecutive keepy-uppies! Of course I'm not doubting his talent, it was just a very funny juxtaposition.

[@oakandiron_]

Man I totally forgot about Fabio! 🤔 he was amazing!!

[@joca8129]

Side-note, in 2015 when Paim returned to Portugal, he went to SIntra Football, they were playing in the Lisbon's second Division. (7th tier)

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

In football, you can have all the talent in the world but without hardwork and commitment, you will never reach the top. If only Paim learned that lesson from Ronaldo.

[@ThrE3-GeS]

This story reminds me of VASQUEZ. He was in la masia and played together with messi pique and fabregas and was considered the best player of them all. But sadly he had to many injurys that ruined his career. Look it up

[@abadnegoekuku9047]

No one was better than Lionel... He was absolutely brilliant

[@ammanite]

@@abadnegoekuku9047 he's right, Velasquez was the captain, star and leading scorer on the team with Messi and was considered even better than Messi. Here's a documentary on him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5TQqZ2snMaAfqs

[@ThrE3-GeS]

@Nathan thx bro 👊🏾 i couldn’t believe it either. But it’s true he was the penalty and freekick taker and his generation was named after him, vásquez

[@ThrE3-GeS]

@@abadnegoekuku9047 all the players agreed he was the best, fabregas, pique, xavi, iniesta

[@ryanafriansyah7487]

​@@ThrE3-GeSMessi Is just being humble no other player can even dream to compete with him

[@Maryus89star]

He still can reach the top. Never give up

[@mawuelli8699]

Cr7 is a definition of hardwork beats Talents

[@kingsrd1]

No, he's the definition of talent and hard work combined. When he first went to United he was skinny, tried too many stepovers and was skillful but not that effective. I don't remember when but something changed and he became a far more influential player. We all know what happened after that.....

[@nandoandrade7674]

Yes it's, true this guys was supposed to be Portugal number 7 but is brains where to mess up, he was also the easiest player to get a red card .. I played against this kid , top talent many times compared with Maradona but his brains, you only need to call him some lovely names and he would be out of the pich ...

[@treehugger3615]

A weak mind leads to a weak body.

[@Happy-wb8gi]

It's incredible how Portugal have never won a World Cup with all the talent they have.As an Italian, wish them success in the W/C.

[@vincentocchipinti4037]

Portugal have had some great players over the years, even some great teams. But they haven't made a World Cup final. I think their best is 3rd place. Eusubio, Figo, Ronaldo etc... All world class. I think it's more amazing Netherlands haven't won a world cup with all the great players and teams they have had, especially after playing in 3 Cup finals now.

[@agyeimaxwell.]

Siuuuu forever young💕💕💪⚽

[@aaqib1753]

great video as always, keep it up

[@desertofthereal4062]

Please do a Matt Le Tissier ✌️

[@JensDean23]

Ahhh damn. One of my favourite players ever on FM/CM.

[@justinockhuis]

P was outclassed by a hard working CR7. However Ronaldinho still the only GOAT No one ever comes close

[@musakamara9098]

Everything about the analyses is Dope

[@phx_bongayong8747]

Can you do a video on Jamie Vardy

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Why he didn’t fuck up, this for the fuck ups.

[@comicsandanimation5531]

@@jaywalkercrew4446 nah he talks about good players too

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

@@comicsandanimation5531 ok

[@dannyward673]

Very interesting and what a total shame that his god given talent wasn’t for rest of us to see. I grew up in the east end of London which back then was deprived and poor. I played football with kids my age who later became football stars like. David Beckham, Sol Campbell, Linvoy Primus, Micha Hyde just to name a few. But there were kids that I believed were even better than them who never made it honestly if they had could of become legends stars in the game. I think some work hard to become good and some are just born with it and it’s them that normally have personal issues and never make it. Some like Ravel Morrison do get the chance but just don’t fulfil their potential. There are kids all over the globe just like Fabio who due to their backgrounds have the greatest task of trying to maintain progression on a straight road. Every poor area has the greatest talents 100% truth whether it’s art or sports. This line of talents will never end.

[@dannyward673]

And to state my comment just look at the greatest football nation ? Brazil it’s no coincidence that most of their greatest footballers all come from the poorest areas in that country.

[@cyphaborg6598]

@@dannyward673 very true. They say opportunity is equal but that's far from the truth.

[@frankvikings99]

So basically a right footed Messi

[@brianmoran1196]

All the great players recall a kid from their youth who was better than them. It takes more than talent to reach the top.

[@nikolai1714]

Him at Sporting and Nicolas Millan at Colo Colo was always the first players to buy at CM/FM

[@Bwin20]

vinod kamli and sachin tendulkar..2 childhood best frnd..their coach used to told everyone kamli is better than sachin..and his expectations was more from kamli..but kamli didn't digest his early success and on the other side sachin retired become the god of cricket after being played 25 years of cricket... sachin is known as the GOAT in cricket now...

[@motogarage1078]

The big question is were his parents? That is the guidance that he needed... today i am you i am thanks to my parents advices and guidance. That has what he needed!

[@Andrei.C691]

not many people know that Ronaldo was discovered by Laszlo Boloni(a romanian coach) and not Sir Alex Ferguson,Boloni discovered him and scouted him to Lisbon together with an other romanian player called Marius Niculae‼ You Welcome‼😊

[@jameshill2806]

Difference between the 2 player's Work ethic -He needed some grounding (father of football figure), got given too much money early on, this probably led to him think he made it and didn't have same work ethic like CR7

[@caesar5128]

He doesnt have the mindeset so he was never better than CR7

[@yurhomi4478]

That’s not how it works lol.

[@nottheonefromearth]

Bet

[@caesar5128]

@@yurhomi4478 how does it works then? Look at him now

[@arinzenweke9768]

@@caesar5128 imagine if Fabio had half the mindset that Ronaldo had. The goat discussion would be very different

[@caesar5128]

@@arinzenweke9768 yea i guess we will never know

[@rejectwokeness1314]

This guy was Football Manager legend. Can be signed for a pittance and can become a total beast

[@paparucoontour]

You have to understand what was/is his background. Living in the ghetto surrounded by poverty and crime is beyond the grasp for many. All of a sudden he's a superstar, flooded with money he never believed it was possible. He himself, his family and all those "friends" from the hood. It's true he didn't have thr mental and social structure to take all that but he also never had someone close to help guide through that. On the contrary, he was surrounded by people taking advantage of him. Its really a sad story because he REALLY was a special talent. The type of talent that comes along every 50 years or so.

[@alexiroussos8134]

I’ve seen clips of Fabio Paim and Ronaldo at academy level. To me Ronaldo seemed much much better. It’s not even close from what I’ve seen

[@mulubahzumukemmehsipor4319]

Don't forget being great in sports ain't all about being physical fit. But factors such as strong mentality and good discipline all contribute.

[@josephkibble4379]

Great vid man 👍👌

[@Cutiemouse470]

this shows that the people surrounding are very important

[@pradeeptudu5974]

He lost his direction and focus... He could be great if he could be more discipline.

[@leonardoneto5595]

you say Portuguese names very well!! good accent

[@nxy6094]

Because he is portuguese

[@raphaelgodwin7118]

Now I see why Ronaldo says "talent is not enough".

[@phillmugshd9836]

That's the exact reason why I choose Ronaldo over, Messi... The guy just works more.

[@pacyguy7144]

@@phillmugshd9836 if u think about it life is unfair because messi just got gifted with bags of natural talent and ronaldo had to work hard life is unfair

[@epicfan1598]

@@phillmugshd9836 Messi works extremely hard as well. You can't get to as good as they are without hard work

[@Cristi4nMax]

I'll take him on my career mode and make him shine 😁

[@adepojupelumi5538]

😈 💀

[@adharshmanikoth3381]

Something for developing football nations to look at, it's not just about providing training facilities, professional coaches. They should be able to provide proper mental toughness, decipline and good career advice, rather than handing them stacked cash, which they probably will misuse given their age, so my conclusion the greatest training academy is one which not only makes you a great at the pitch but also of the pitch in real life, look at greats like khabib nurmagedov, the professional training he's got the life lessons he was taught at his father training facility not only made him a great champion but also a great human being, regardless of the difference in sport we can all agree, these failed players are not all to blame, their club also plays a huge role in shaping their character

[@N_Mendes]

It's easy to say that lol. and who was cristiano ronaldo in the youth ranks of sporting!? In Professional football, Cristiano showed who is the best. *"I'm tired of this story of making children lull to sleep"*

[@evanstochukwuenebelu4020]

Discipline is very fundamental to ones success in life. If you lack discipline, you're doom; is just a matter of time.

[@Phoe2gen]

To be a long lasting great player, must have above average discipline and ambition in/off the pitch. Some are best for few good years then the rest is media replaying their great moments but doesn't perform well anymore in reality. Ronaldo is different. He is consistent, ambitious and most importantly, only natural ageing can lower his work rate.

[@phillmugshd9836]

The ageing can be engeneered too, the guy spends time inside a fridge,! 🤔 🤔

[@mightyred11freedom30]

CR7 has no comparison he's just one of a kind...

[@arthurpuntuan]

This channel must replace the speakers man

[@kmaddineni11]

There are so Many “Next CR7’s”. They would never have been, because they don’t/didn’t have the Discipline or Work Ethic.

[@sedatedsith]

Sounds like he was all hype and nothing else.

[@asnark7115]

Nope. When he was a teen, he broke other development teams of older players almost single-handedly.

[@zeeone4492]

Sounds like you are deaf

[@Nduluechinenye]

Looks like he is living his best life!

[@muhammedgamal5871]

Fabio paim, this is one of the saddest or the saddest story for a player lost his way

[@davidduarte6933]

Este canal é português certo? A maneira como disseste Fábio Paim foi perfeito.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

you know it

[@davidduarte6933]

@@DailyDoseOfFootballYT estamos sempre a representar🇵🇹

[@aymanxcabdi7544]

We had a lot of fun watching it, maybe people who studied football in 2022, I don't know you, CR7 is cursed in Arabic and the same thing that cursed Lipya in Arabic.

[@behindtheeyes07]

Ferguson had the greatest talent knowing which players had work ethic already installed in them. That's the reason he went for Ronaldo and swerved piam.

[@reckondragon2130]

This shows that NFL, NBA and soccer organisations have a responsibility to look outfr players especially the ones who come from tough neighbourhood and countries. Put things in place systems to support their development, discipline and finance. It's really bad to see talented athletes never reaching their full potential.

[@ZeRola41]

We Always gone Be The Best of the Best of is Generation .

[@EGI_Fridays]

Great story. Is it true that he only scored 11 goals in his whole career so far? According to Wikipedia anyway

[@soundarrajan5015]

consistency is matters

[@ajdesmond9545]

Give him the world to early he didn’t need the money he needed guidance from the right people that’s part of the key in having Success

[@wickedmanbrrrp]

Seeing ppl make comparisons with ravel Morrison and mario balotelli with Fabio paim (for context never hear of the guy b4) ravel is a case of rough up bringing misc with diagnosed bipolar disorder and the inability to take meds because of anti doping policies and his career has now on the rise with derby county and he’s playing international football for Jamaica (btw I’m a Jamaican living in Jamaica) nobody knows what’s wrong with mario balotelli maybe that erratic person that does what he feels like is just him but trophies and accolades wise he’s don it all super cupa copa Italy epl title Italian league titles (yes titles and not title he won 3 back to back) playing in euro 2012 losing the finals on penalties playing in the confederations cup getting injured in the semis after loosing to Spain beats Uruguay on penalties to finish 3rd. His career is has been a great one in comparison to the rest of the “next big thing” players. Freddy adu was at the 2009 confed cup and he don’t even get off the bench once to even warm up he’s played for a list of teams longer than the year 2020 and he’s a free agent rn and what does he have to show for it ? A MLS title abd supporters shield with DC United in the early 2000’s paim only has one Portuguese 2nd division title frm 2008. They guy is the Portuguese Freddy adu they helped him up just like Freddy gave him a lot too early and he believed the hype it’s just that. Football has become mechanical and robotic and soulless we are so crazy about stats stats stats to the point we’re if a player isn’t putting numbers up like ronaldo or messi he’s considers a failure because he didn’t live up to our expectation not everybody is going to be the next big thing so players are fringe players son players are rotational players some players are squad players some are journey me and it’s ok once these guy are making the bread and feel happy with them selfs and play football it’s fine. We need to stop projecting or expect ions on young players comming up the ranks and let them develop into them selves not every play can cope with that perfect example bojan who had anxiety and football fans around the world broke him because of their exceptions of him. But hey why do I knw I have played the sport competitively in almost 10 years and recreationally in 6 and I’m here psychoanalysis multimillionaire and former millionaire footballers 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

[@mrrabvukwa]

And that's all it will ever be... a story that could have.

[@kurtzammit7411]

Played with Fabio for a year!❤

[@dammarleymarley9286]

Oh man this guy could be something else