haymaker
3 min readJul 31, 2021

R9 Cruzeiro part 3

Copa libertadores finals

“He was always an example for young people to look up to, for the way he overcame adversity. I was fortunate enough to play alongside him, my idol, for many years and we had so many great times together. He was always an idol of mine and will always be a friend

– Ronaldinho

R9 had his injuries, but now he’s fit and it’s the trophy I’m after. The copa libertadores final.

That was a shocker lol. This is a good team. Rivaldo had a 5 rating for most of the game, dodged a bullet there not signing him 🤣.

R9 opening the scoring as well, ending the game with a brace adding to his already impressive tally.

The very next day is the South American footballer of the year award and its gone too…..

Rivaldo????

Hes good but he’s not this good ⬇️

Another tournament starts the ‘South American copa Mercosur’. As if there isn’t already a filled fixture list ffs.

Two days go by and its the return leg of the copa libertadores final.

Not as free scoring as the home leg and no goal for R9, and definitely not a good night for Luizinho.

R9 may not have scored, but he did provided the assist. Only hes second all season.

Injury slows him down again and limits his playing time, but it hasn’t stopped him scoring.

Another league starts, another cup run. Taking my time with him, just a handful of games. Tired legs and injuries to the team overall. But still in the running for more trophies.

More praise from the media. Just a matter of time before he gets recognised.

And his ever growing cv

R9 starts to ask for a new contract. He’s asking for a clause in his contract.

This is it. I’ve been hoping for this to happen.

Someone please put a bid in 🙏