Rolando returns to his famous but against Salzburg and declares his love for Marseille
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Arriving as a rookie unwanted by the supporters, Rolando quickly rose in their esteem, becoming one of the darlings of the years 2015-2019. Without a club since this summer after two years spent in the colors of SC Braga, the former Portuguese international was questioned by SoFoot on its passage on the Canebière. The central defender first mentioned his famous goal against RB Salzburg in 2018 during the Europa League semi-final, thus sending OM to the final against Atlético (0-3).
“It’s a very special moment for me. As a defender, we are more used to making interceptions or a good pass. So scoring a decisive but qualifying a big club for a European final is something else. After this goal, all Marseille supporters appreciated me and saw me differently. It is a moment that will remain etched in my memory. Already, it’s funny to think that I should not even play this match which has become the most important of my career, because I was injured.
Mr. Rudi had warned me that I might come back at the end of the match to defend but I didn’t even think I could because the pain in my tendon was very strong. When I returned, Salzburg were already leading 2-0. So the goal was for me to defend and protect our goals while waiting for one of our players to score the qualifying goal. I never thought it would be me! I can’t even say that I had dreamed of it because it was as unexpected for me as for the others, I believe. he first pointed out before declaring his love for Marseille and its inhabitants.
A complicated start to the story, a beloved man at the end!
“The goal against Salzburg changed the way the fans see me. The beginnings in Marseille were very difficult for me. Over time it got better but after that it was completely different. In the street, everyone recognized me and thanked me for this goal. Marseille supporters, and the city as a whole, live through the club with a lot of passion. When everything is going well, it’s something that pushes you to do better and get great results. When things go less well, it’s the opposite and it can become very difficult to manage. This can lead to friction within the club, but this passion is part of Marseille, of its identity. “Assigned Rolando before indicating that he had gone there for a vacation recently.
“But I keep the best. Not long ago, I came back here on vacation. I like to spend time in these creeks which are really spectacular or on the Old Port. I have many friends in Marseille. It is a special city. As a player, I had some tough times but I love their football romance. The city is wonderful. I love Marseille, I love OM and I love the people of Marseille. »
to summarize
Arriving as a rookie unwanted by the supporters, Rolando quickly rose in their esteem, becoming one of the darlings of the years 2015-2019. Without a club since this summer after two years spent in the colors of SC Braga, the former Portuguese international was interviewed by SoFoot about his time at La Canebière.