adminRIO DE JANEIRO. – Brazilian soccer legends Ronaldo and Romario on Monday indulged in a World Cup war of words as the former accused his compatriot of blaming him for a promise of free tickets for handicapped fans which has not materialised. “It is deplorable to see Romario, once again, make me publicly responsible for things which are outside my remit,” World Cup Local Organisation Committee member Ronaldo wrote on his Facebook page. Romario, 1994 world champion and now a lawmaker, himself took to social media in recent days to say that 2002 World Cup star and record tournament scorer Ronaldo “publicly promised free entrance for handicapped people”. “And so far, nothing.”
One post shows the pair at a 2011 Press conference during which Romario announced a promise on behalf of the Brazilian football Confederation offering 32 000 free tickets or 500 per match for disabled people. – AFP.
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