Back in 2006, famous Portuguese managers Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas conducted scouting reports on Barcelona stars Leo Messi and Ronaldinho.
Here's how they described the Argentine talent: "Quality + speed, but very left footed. Exactly the same behaviours as Ronaldinho. Inside between lines or diagonals. Encourages team forward by ball driving. Amazing 1 vs 1. If option is to foul him, it's important to do it outside the box and as early as possible. [Has] recovered from an injury recently."
As for Ronaldinho, the report was even harsher here: "Technical quality to avoid defender on first touch. When opened receives the ball and the attacks full-back 1 vs 1 (inside to shoot or outside to cross). Much more dangerous when provocating spaces inside (between lines) from those positions forces a central defender out and then with a pen. Pass releases Messi, Eto'o or the penetrating midfielder. Very poor defensive transition and defensive work – exploit. Constant cheater – falls easily."

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