ESPN talks to Tiquinho Soares, a Brazilian player who played for Porto, where he met the great talent of the Mexican
“Corona has 150 games and has won titles. And as much as he is a historic Porto player, like everyone else. Let me say that Cristiano [Ronaldo] he would play for our team, but Corona would not be out. “
The words of the Portuguese team coach, Sergio Conceição, in an interview before the clash against Juventus for the round of 16 of the Champions League, they may seem exaggerated.
But those who acted alongside the Mexican can attest that the facts are not just fulfilled.
“Corona is a magician, he’s really good. He does things that leave you with your mouth open. Out of nowhere, he makes a move and dribbles four players at once. He’s one of the best I’ve played with. You’re impressed by what he does on the pitch, ”said former Tiquinho Soares, a former ESPN.com Porto player.
He made his debut in the Scratched Monterrey, on Jesus Manuel Corona ascend with professionals at 17 years old.
During the first seasons in the equipment it received the nickname of “Tecatito“Not to” advertise “the famous Corona brewery, the main competitor of the Tecate brand, which belongs to the same owner of Monterrey and sponsors the Mexican club.
He is a fan of Ronaldinho
In 2012, he helped Monterrey to win the CONCACAF Champions League and stood out in the Club World Cup. The striker scored a goal in his debut during the victory over Ulsan Hyundai-COR, torment Chelsea in the semi-finals that Scratch lost to Londoners and again shook the net to win third place against the Al Ahly-EGI.
After being sold in August 2013 to Twente in the Netherlands, where he remained for two seasons, Corona arrived in Porto for 10 million euros.
Since then, he has become one of the great benchmarks of the white and blue team.
Twice champion of Portugal and once winner of the Portuguese Cup, the Mexican is one of the most beloved players by fans.
“He has an unparalleled ability, he can do things that look like a Brazilian player. He has a lot of class and he seems to play in costume. On the first day you are already impressed with his football,” Tiquinho said.
The Brazilian says he had a lot in common with Crown, His former roommate at social gatherings I bring.
“Because he’s Mexican, we talk and agree a lot for soap operas and ‘Chavo de l’8’. He liked Ronaldinho Gaúcho, there was no one else like him. And who isn’t a Gaúcho fan?” He added.
Voted best player of the Portuguese Championship last season, Corona is valued at 30 million euros and his name has been in the orbits of clubs such as Chelsea, Wolverhampton and Sevilla.