Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho has clarified the controversy sparked by his recent criticisms of the Brazilian national team, revealing that it was all part of a promotional campaign for the deodorant brand Rexona.

The situation began when Ronaldinho, in an interview with the YouTube channel Cartoloucos, stated that he would not watch the Copa América matches because he considered the current Brazilian team to be "one of the worst." These comments triggered a wave of negative reactions from fans and the media.

However, Ronaldinho stepped forward to explain that his remarks were part of a marketing strategy. "I would never stop supporting Brazil. The words that spread were actually reproductions of real fan posts on social media. Can you imagine hearing these critiques before a game? It's impossible, motivation drops," the former player explained.

The Rexona campaign, in which Ronaldinho participated, aimed to highlight the importance of unwavering fan support, even in challenging times. "I joined Rexona in this movement to encourage fans not to abandon the team. I want to call on all supporters to keep their confidence during the Copa América," Ronaldinho affirmed.

This clarification seeks to dispel any misunderstandings and reaffirm Ronaldinho's commitment to the Brazilian national team, encouraging fans to show their support and confidence in the team during the tournament.