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April 10, 2004
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Carlos explains Real Madrid's elimination of European Cup

MADRID, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Roberto Carlos, the Brazilian player of the Real Madrid, blamed Thursday on "psychological tiredness" for his team's elimination of the European Cup.

In an interview with Telemadrid Radio, he requested the fans and the press stop criticizing Real Madrid, who was despite its football stars eliminated in a 3-1 defeat by the Monaco of France.

"Favorites don't always win" and since the elimination "there is plenty of disrespect for the team. We are alone," he regretted.

"The season is becoming ...

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