Walter Samuel Invented A Whole New Method To Stop Ronaldo Nazario

The term "O Fenomeno" was given to Ronaldo Nazario for a purpose. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was a one-of-a-kind athlete who nearly floated across the pitch and exuded class.

There was a video of France players seeming worried as they talked about how they were going to stop R9 ahead of the 1998 World Cup final.

Years later, Argentine defender Walter Samuel dealt with the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker in a very different fashion.

The centre-back was marking Ronaldo on a set-piece play during a match between Brazil and Argentina.

He clamped down on Ronaldo especially tight, as defenders often do to prevent the striker from getting a clear and free run.

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