The relationship with Ronaldo, the barbecues with Zanetti and Simeone's family life in Milan: "He put his heart into the field". Sime one always appreciated the Brazilian, telling those close to him in Milan that he was one of the best players he had played with.
Recoba, Zamorano, Rivas and Zanetti were his hard core, but within him, the latter was "his little brother" "He was a coach when he played," his friend Del Zanetti praised him.