The former Brazilian ElberBayern Munich ambassador, participated in a Adidas act and talked about his life when he is in Brazil.
What expects this Club World Cup? “I think it will be very difficult to play with this temperature that is here. European teams are not accustomed; instead, Latinos, South Americans, I think they can have an advantage for the weather and other factors. It will be very nice for the South Americans to have the opportunity to play against teams such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Juventus. It is very positive to be able to compare with them: see how the South American are at the same level. That's why I think it's going to be very interesting. “
Elber, during the interview.
Favorites. “After the game they played against Inter Milan in the Champions League final, for me the maximum favorite is Manchester City. They have a great team, very good players, many young people. Also the Bayern Munich: its president has pressed a lot to the players, saying that they have to come with everything, with maximum strength, and try to conquer this World Cup. It is the first World Cup with this new format, and the one that wins it will be World Cup “.
Opinion about Xabi Alonso. “The work he has done with the Bayer Leverkusen … My God, how nice. He had an excellent season there, and now he has the opportunity to be in Real Madrid. I wish him much success, because he is a very good person. It is a pleasure to see him direct him, how he drives his team already his players. For that, I wish him the best.”
Golden Ball. “We cannot forget Raphinha, it's true. He has had a good season with Barcelona. Then there is Lamine Yamal, which is very young, but plays as if he are 35 years old, with a whole career of experience. Also Dembélé, for everything he has achieved with the PSG. It will be very interesting to see who earns this year.”
His life out of football. “When I left football I thought I was going to have a quiet life, that I would be in Brazil with my bulls, looking at my horses … but everything changed. Now I work for the Bayern Munich as an ambassador, I travel all over the world with them, I go to many games in Germany, to Champions games, I am in contact with the players. But when I am in Brazil, without a doubt, I spend time with my horses. I love it”.
Marcelo and Elber chat in Miami Beach during the act of Adidas.
Lifestyle. “Yes, I always liked this life. Lifetime. I always say that this is where I recharge the batteries, where I recover energy. Because when I am with Bayern, there are many things to do, there is no schedule to sleep or wake up. Today you sleep in Miami, and tomorrow you wake up in Munich. But when I am in Brazil, there I can enjoy a little more: from the family, of the children … of all that. “
