Years ago, Kaka and Ronaldo were the twin heroes of the Brazilian national team. The duo teamed up one after the other, with a wide technical vision and a seamless combination, allowing Brazil to build one of the most impregnable defences in history.
Brazilian football at that time was full of passion and pride, and people used to refer to them as samba and the Sunshine Coast.
Time flies, time flies. Kaka and Ronaldo have both retired with honor, and their lives have gone on very different tracks. The 40-year-old Kaka seems to never fade, and through his own efforts, he has managed to maintain his elegant posture and handsome appearance.
Many experts predict that with this good foundation, we will see Kaka return to the pitch in the near future as a new coach.
In contrast, Ronaldo's current situation is not so satisfactory. Due to his stubborn illness and the fact that he was too busy with business to take care of his body, the weight of this legendary No. 9 exceeded 300 pounds! Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this has seriously affected his freedom of movement and quality of life.
We can't help but sigh that fate is full of uncertainty for everyone. The good brothers who fought side by side in the past have now embarked on a different path in life.
Despite their different circumstances, Kaka and Ronaldo share a common belief: they want a new generation of Brazilian players to regain their team's glory.
Despite the different circumstances, Kaka and Ronaldo share the same sentiments for the high hopes they have for Brazil. In an interview with the media, Kaka analyzed that Neymar has matured a lot and is no longer the young man who only cares about himself and plays his opponents.
Now he's noticeably slowing down his pace and actively looking for teammates to work with. This change has not come easily, and it is a sign that Neymar is ready to take on more responsibility.
Kaka is convinced that after years of training, Neymar has finally reached the brink of an explosion.
At the same time, Ronaldo also cheered for Neymar on social networking sites. He said Neymar should not be influenced by those voices of cowardice and jealousy. Always hold on to the little flame in your heart, as long as it is there, there is still hope.
Ronaldo sent a message to Neymar to fight for the enthusiastic cheers of the world's fans. Those criticisms will only become the motivation for Neymar to continue to forge ahead.
Kaka and Ronaldo are well aware that Brazil have been in pain for years, and the early departure from the World Cup finals has made matters worse. The rise of a new generation has given Brazilians new hope.
Neymar, wearing the number 10 shirt, is the guiding star of the revival of Brazilian football. And the two of them, as seniors, are also eager to achieve the rise of the national team again through this new star.
This is Neymar's second World Cup squad, and many experts believe it could be a turning point in the history of Brazilian football. Of course, the specific answer sheet still needs to be completed by Neymar and his team-mates.
In any case, all eyes will be on this charismatic and passionate team from the land of Samba.
In this Qatar World Cup, not only Kaka and Ronaldo came to the scene, but the former England captain David Beckham, who has been retired for many years, also appeared again, attracting countless spotlights.
Gathering with a few old team-mates, Beckham's excitement was palpable. Among them, he was particularly pleased to have a friendly hug with former American football star and current President of Liberia, George Weah.
"Long time no see, friend!" Beckham greeted, "I haven't talked about it for a long time, I wonder if you are Xi to the new identity of the president?" Weahha laughed: "I will always be the little player from Liberia, and I dare not expect anything else.
The two of them changed their words, and they both had high hopes for the United States team in this World Cup. Beckham said bluntly: "Americans have made rapid progress in football over the years, and I dare say that this is the strongest group of people ever!" Weah also said that his son Timothy was selected for the U.S. national team this time, and his excitement as a father and fan is indescribable.
Coincidentally, Beckham also cheered for Timothy on social networking sites, telling fans and friends that the father of this talented young man is Weah himself, the two-time top scorer in Serie A.
For the 56-year-old George Weah, this World Cup trip is very significant. First of all, he came to cheer on his son Timothy as a die-hard fan.
Timothy chose to play for the U.S. national team, and Weah was so supportive of the decision that he even stepped down from the presidency and flew thousands of miles to Qatar. He wanted to witness his son's first appearance on the World Cup stage and put a beautiful mark on his career.
Secondly, Weah also wants to use this opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of his own. As a benchmark figure in African football in the 90s of the 20th century, he won various personal honors, but he never led the Liberian national team to the World Cup finals.
This became an indelible pain in Weah's heart. Later, when he held an important position, he still could not realize this wish. Now, Weah hopes to indirectly make up for his regret through his son's World Cup journey.
When Weah appeared in the VIP table of the World Cup, many fans and reporters were enthusiastic about it. This is a risky decision, and if his son Timothy's first World Cup trip is not satisfactory, will Weah himself be implicated and even face public criticism?
As he later admitted in an interview: It is my lifelong dream to participate in the World Cup, and I have done my best to be worthy of it. Now that the opportunity is rare, I choose to build up my confidence and give it my all.
Whatever the outcome, this is a memorable chapter of my life.
Through the various performances of these retired stars at the Qatar World Cup, it is not difficult for us to find that their respective actions actually reflect their unique attitude to life and philosophy.
In the case of the 40-year-old Kaka, he is fully committed to maintaining his body and strictly following a fitness program, which fully shows that he realizes the importance of his image and his determination to continue to shine.
Kaka is eager to attract more attention through this World Cup and accumulate contacts and popularity for his emergence in the coaching world. In him, we see a middle-aged man who is forging ahead bravely and actively planning for the second spring of his life.
In contrast, Ronaldo's World Cup journey was less "successful". Due to a long-term illness, his physical condition has been out of control, which has made many old friends and fans shake their heads.
However, Ronaldo does not care about these criticisms. He is more focused on his business kingdom and is busy with various new deals and private space development projects. This casual state reflects his attitude and value orientation towards life at this stage.
If Kaka and Ronaldo represent an ambitious middle age, then the 56-year-old Weah is the other extreme. The president and retired star did not hesitate to parachute into the World Cup scene just to cheer up the descendants of the younger generation, making people feel his broad mind and wise attitude towards life.
Weah has used his actions to interpret the valuable spirit of "preaching, teaching and solving doubts", which is very valuable.
It can be said that the hot land of the World Cup brings together the different life pursuits of the stars. Their differences are what make this event so colorful. This diversity of beauty is what makes the World Cup unique.
At the World Cup in Qatar, we had the privilege of witnessing the reunion of many superstars. These legends, who have retired for many years, have written immortal chapters on behalf of different national teams, and what they have in common is that they remember their past style and glorious moments together.
For Kaka and Ronaldo, everything in front of them will surely evoke their youthful years when they fought side by side. Brazilian football at the height of its time, with two men working together seamlessly, and a perfect defence that was like an impregnable wall.
People still talk about the wonderful moments when they led the team to win the World Cup.
For David Beckham, returning to the World Cup is a special feeling. He rose to fame late and didn't really make a name for himself until the 1998 World Cup, and eventually reached his peak four years later at the Olympics in Japan and South Korea.
The free-kick that cut off the defence of tens of millions of England fans is still unforgettable. Beckham is now fame and fortune, but deep down he still has a young boy shouting excitedly about his past victories.
Of course, the most important thing to be underestimated is Weah, who came to watch the game as president. His dream of leading the Liberian national team to the World Cup finals as a player was shattered many years ago.
Fortunately, the fate of football gave him the opportunity to get closer to the Holy Land again through his son. The mixed joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, must be known only to the parties concerned.
The best scenery in life always comes from those glorious pasts. The reunion of retired superstars at the World Cup also makes people experience the unique cohesion and appeal of football.
It links the past and present lives of legends, and their stories are still being continued and sung. That's the beauty of football.