[MyFeS]-Malaysia FIFA Elite Squad-: What Ronaldinho says about FIFA07 ?

January 29, 2007 - What's the juiciest videogame-related rumor surrounding the soccer world? How about the one from the British tabloid The Sun that states that Brazil lost the World Cup because its star player (and arguably the best player in the world), Ronaldinho would break curfew to engage in all-night sex sessions with his model girlfriend, then relax by playing his PlayStation 2 all through the night. Not that the rumor is true, but talk about living the life (and what a way to get tired!). Ronaldinho had a chance to answer a few questions about his gaming habits and pose for pictures recently in Barcelona, Spain. Here's what the man had to say when he wasn't busy bouncing a ball on his head.

One thing's for sure, the man isn't just on the cover of FIFA, he's addicted.

IGN Sports: When you play FIFA 07 or Champions League, do you choose playing with Ronaldinho in F.C. Barcelona or do you prefer playing with another team?

Ronaldinho: It depends. I do change teams a lot. I like to try playing sometimes with other teams from around the world but I also like playing with F.C. Barcelona.

IGN Sports: Do you like how you look like in the videogames? Do you think that the digital Ronaldinho is similar to you?

Ronaldinho: I think they've matched me very well. It's very close to reality. Really, I'm very happy about how close to real life the virtual Ronaldinho is. It seems like each year EA gets better and better at making players look and play like the real person.

IGN Sports: How do you compare the real Ronaldinho with the virtual one? Do you think that the movements and the passes are similar?

Ronaldinho: They're very close to reality. I think that's why it's so much fun to play. The passes, tricks and the way of running are very real. It's really all very realistic and motivates you to keep playing the game.

IGN Sports: When you play FIFA 07, do you think it is real? What is the difference between playing the videogame or real football?

Ronaldinho: The game is really close to reality. I often play the game choosing different stadiums and find that the depiction of them, the teams and the individual players are matched very well to real life. It all looks great together. Perhaps you can't make a direct comparison but it's great fun to play it - simply very realistic.

IGN Sports: Do you think that young football players can learn playing FIFA 07 or Champions League? What can they learn from the videogame?

Ronaldinho: As it is so close to reality, young football players can learn quite a lot of things from it. I think playing the videogame motivates you to play real football and it is because it's so realistic. For younger players they can learn strategy and spacing from the videogame.

IGN Sports: Can you test new tactics, passes, juggling, while you are playing FIFA 07?

Ronaldinho: Ahh, it has a lot of possibilities. A lot of the dribbles are easier to do in the game than in real football. In the videogame you have the possibility of improvising at any time. When I play on the field I have no time to think; playing the videogame you can repeat the play until you learn it. I usually try to repeat on the field the tactics and techniques I've practiced in FIFA 07.