Pato says Ronaldo can still play for Brazil

Alexandre Pato is a huge fan of Ronaldo and has been following his idol since his return to football. Ronaldo has already scored two goals in three matches and has been a huge impact on the team after his second goal clinched a win for the Corinthians against Sao Caetano.

“I saw the last performance of it on television,” stated Pato. “I am very happy for him because he suffered several very serious injuries but has always managed to recover and return.” 

He is an incredible person,” added Pato.

Pato also believes that Ronaldo still has a lot to offer and can make a difference in the Selecao. 

“He has already done a lot for the Seleçao, but I think he could still give his contribution,” said Pato on an interview with La Gazzetta Dello Sport. “Brazil have many champions, but there is only one Phenomenon. Ronaldo is an idol and an example for me.”

AC Milan win 5-1 againts Siena

Alexandre Pato and Inzaghi have stepped up for Milan since the absence of Kaka and Ronaldinho due to injury. The pair have scored seven goals in the last two games with Superpippo scoring his 300th for Milan today against Siena.

Alexandre Pato has been named on the squad to play in the World Cup Qualifiers

Alexandre Pato has been named in the Brazilian squad to face Ecuador and Peru in the World Cup qualifiers. Kaka and Ronaldinho will also be joining Pato from Milan as Dunga opts for an all Milan attack. 

Here is the full squad list

Keepers: Julio Cesar (Inter, ITA), Doni (Roma, ITA).

Defenders: Maicon (Inter, ITA), Daniel Alves (Barcelona, ESP), Lucio (Bayern Munich, GER), Miranda (Sao Paulo), Thiago Silva (Milan, ITA), Luisao (Benfica, POR), Marcelo (Real Madrid, ESP), Kleber (Internacional).

Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos, GRE), Josué (Wolfsburg, GER), Anderson (Manchester United, ENG), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina, ITA), Elano (Manchester City, ENG), Julio Baptista (Roma, ITA), Kaka (Milan, ITA), Ronaldinho (Milan, ITA).

Strikers: Robinho (Manchester City, ENG), Alexandre Pato (Milan, ITA), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla, ESP), Adriano (Inter, ITA).

Welcomes back Ronaldo

Pato has always shown great admiration for Ronaldo and his dream came true when he was able to play alongside his childhood idol in Milan. Ronaldo left the Milan after a serious knee injury put him out of action but last week he returned with the Corinthians in a 2-0 win against Itumbiara.

Last night Ronaldo played his second game since returning from injury against the Corinthians biggest rivals Palmeiras and managed to score an equaliser and his first goal for his new club.

Pato had this to say about his friend and idol Ronaldo on the Milan Channel.

“Ronaldo has been a friend for a while, and I am glad he’s playing once more. I want to see him get back to being the player we all admired,” said Pato.

Pato also spoke about how defenders have become hard on him since he has been consistently scoring goals for Milan.

“Defenders have become harder on me, they have decided not to let me run, but often, they don’t get the ball, they get me!”

“It’s easy to score at Milan, with so many good players who know where to put the ball so I can score,” added Pato.

“I am also learning tricks from [Andriy] Shevchenko and [Pippo] Inzaghi.”

He concluded with a few words on his team-mate David Beckham.

“I would love Beckham to stay,” the 19-year-old stated, “He is a great guy, and not just on the pitch. He has helped me a lot, and when we play together, I know, if I ask him for a pass, he knows where I want the ball.”

Milan beat Atalanta 3-0

Last weeks lost to Sampdoria brought speculation to Ancelotti’s future with the club but the manager has said that he does not fear losing his job and that it is just a bad moment that Milan will get out of soon. Milan have been without there star player Kaka and Ronaldinho and long term injuries to Gatusso and Nesta have also caused them to be absent from the team.

Today Milan came out strong and looked a more motivated team than the previous two matches. Beckham looked sharp from the beginning with his precision passing and it didn’t take long for Milan to take the lead as Jankulovski found Inzaghi who put Milan one up at the 7th minute.

Moments later Valdes appealed for a penalty but the Ref was not having any of it and called play on and with Milan on the attack found Pato who striked the ball from long distance but it was straight at the keeper.

Beckham again was pulling all the strings with a Hollywood performance in front of wife Victoria Beckham. Beckham’s stay till the end of the season with Milan was confirmed on Friday and he looked a lot more commited to the team today as he was everywhere; tackling players, bringing in the long balls, short balls and excellent crosses into the box. One long ball found Pato but Pato was not able to keep is strike down as he sprayed it wide.

Although it was all Milan in the first half Atalanta were very close to equalising but a superb save from Abbiati at the 28th and 34th minute ensured that Milan remained in the lead.

In the second half Milan continued to go through Beckham in the midfield and in the 47th minute Beckham found Inzaghi but he was offside. Then three minutes later Beckham found Pato who could have easily put Milan up by two was denied by the keeper.

Then in the 64th minute an excellent pass from Pato through a bunch of defenders found Inzaghi who put it pass the keeper for his second goal of the day. It didn’t take long for Inzaghi to claim his third for the day as Zambrotta and Jankulovski linked up to help free Zambrotta who dished it off to Inzaghi who had an open goal and made no mistake. The veteran striker claimed his hat-trick and put Milan in a comfortable position for the three points.

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BioData

Full name: Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva

D.O.B: 02/09/1989

Place of birth: Pato Branco, Brazil

Height: 1.79 m

Position: Striker

Current Club: AC Milan

Number: 7

Goals this season: 15