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Edmilson, former player of FC Barcelona, ​​is full of praise for Leo Messi and Ronaldinho.

During the meeting with Band, Edmilson begins by explaining his memories of Leo Messi. "I played with him when he was climbing the first team. In training people and saw that it was a different player, for its quality, boot speed, ball control ... That was in 2004. Over time , was over and began to summon. he played his first game and soon scored his first goal since. But one of the things I always admired about him is he still the same person. the other big difference is that he is surrounded by controversy, is always very discreet. And that is very significant in the professional world. "The Brazilian added that "people know that Leo would be a great player, even at that time, when Ronaldinho was in a breathtaking moment. Ronaldinho and Leo was started to have the leadership that had Ronnie. Since 2007 Messi has continued a line of play, goals, titles that are unusual.

The former Barcelona player was asked if Barça best of his era or the current. "These are different times. That Barca in my time and was the basis of the present, with Xavi, Iniesta, Valdés, Puyol .. There was even a time when Eto'o playing. The technical difference is that our team was more direct. Ronaldinho grabbed the ball and start. Today Barça has that torn with Messi, but also has possession of the ball, everyone believes that is the distinguishing feature of this Barça. "

On the pressure he felt the team while playing in the Champions League or, Edmilson explains that "in my time there was much pressure because Barça had won only one Champions in 92. And won again in 2006. From 1999 to 2004 Barça won no league. When I had that pressure for the title because it was eight years since winning la Liga and many more that did not win the Champions League. We had to win or the League or the Champions League. Today I believe that the objective is equal or move to Madrid in the Champions League. has four titles Barca and Real Madrid, nine. the difference is great, but now Barça can prioritize the Champions ".

As there, the former Barça player, refers to much praise Ronaldinho. "It was an outstanding player at Barça. Not know what happened. Came at a critical moment, he won it all, changed the history of Barça. All that is today he owes Barcelona by 80% to it. In decided to leave time for other experiences in other club in Milan. And unfortunately unable to sustain the level that had been in Barcelona. " (via SPORT)

The exblaugrana followed the clásico live on Wednesday, highlighting the great atmosphere we experienced at the Camp Nou.

In the four seasons he played for Barcelona, ​​José Edmílson left good memories in the hobby Blaugrana. Recently retired at 35 years, Brazilian SPORT chatted a while with one of his regular visits to Barcelona.

Did Wednesday's match against Real Madrid?

Yes, I was at the Camp Nou. In the past clásicos, is the most difficult game that has taken Barça. You may also Real Madrid came less pressure than usual and with the 2-0 and saw everything lost. However, reacted in the second part, many people thought that Barca would lose, but in the end everything went well and is in the semifinals.

How is the FC Barcelona from a distance?

Well, not only me, but in Brazil everyone is delighted with this philosophy of work, which makes Guardiola and how the team plays. It also has impressive players like Leo, Xavi, Iniesta ... It is a team that has a game plan and that has been able to join a cracks heap. That's why it works so well.

And Neymar? Do you think this site would Barça?

He is very young and it would be a very good experience for him to come to such a large team, or you could play against great teams and have difficulties not only in the field, but also outside. This could form his character. Brazil has everything, lives at home and everything he does is good, but needs experience in Europe to really know if it is a phenomenon or not.

Now comes the Villarreal-Barcelona, ​​a special game for you ...

Yes, I was very little time at Villarreal (seven months, from July 2008 to January 2009), but I say it's very difficult to win at El Madrigal. In addition, Villarreal is in a difficult situation and can stand up to Barça, particularly by low and tired of the clásico.

What do you miss most of his time at Barça?

Perhaps the environment. The Camp Nou is very special. On Wednesday I was there and the atmosphere in the clásico was awesome. Not only me ... many players realize that they are no longer at Barça. Playing at the Nou Camp with the environment had on Wednesday is unique in life.

Do you see the new generation of La Masia prepared to relieve the Xavi, Puyol, Valdés ...?

I think so. I think Thiago can replace Xavi in ​​the future with your vision and not because it's almost my compatriot. Like his father, Brazilian Thiago has that touch. The Masia is well controlled and secure Guardiola is already working with a youth player when they go to Xavi or Iniesta to take his place. In fact, when he left Touré, Pep Busquets was already prepared. For me, this is the key to a great club.

He works next to Barça with his Foundation

Edmílson Foundation maintains a partnership agreement with FC Barcelona Foundation which expires at the end of the season. Established in 2006, the Foundation focuses on Edmílson most vulnerable children in Brazil who are at risk of social exclusion