2013 South American Footballer of the Year. [196] Having endorsed Pepsi for much of his career and appeared in commercials with David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho signed a deal with Coca-Cola in 2011, however this was terminated in July 2012 after he was caught drinking Pepsi in a news conference. Ronaldinho was suspended for the semi-final, but returned to Brazil's starting lineup for the 20 victory over Germany in the final as Brazil won its record fifth World Cup title. As of February 2023, Ronaldinho's net worth is roughly $90 million. 7. Ronaldinho was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Radnedge, Keir, "The priceless prince of Barcelona". The answer is Barcelona as Ronaldinho scored 70 league goals as a member of the club. [89], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo in the 32 victory against Boavista on 6 February 2011. Gemeinsame Normdatei. [83], On 10 January 2010, Ronaldinho scored two goals against Juventus in an away match, sealing a 30 victory for Milan. More Player Info. [37] Henry remained with Arsenal, and Laporta then promised to bring Beckham to the club, but following his transfer to Real Madrid, Barcelona entered the running for Ronaldinho and outbid Manchester United for his signature in a 30million deal. [1][5] His mother, Miguelina Eli Assis dos Santos,[6] was a salesperson who studied to become a nurse. On the eve of the final, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho warmed up in the Yokohama Stadium by merrily trying to out-wizard each other in the Japanese drizzle. List of the Ballon d'Or Winners - Topend Sports 4. [92], Ronaldinho made a move to Atltico Mineiro on 4 June 2012 in a six-month contract, just four days after leaving Flamengo. First he appeared in the South American Youth Championship, where he scored three goals in nine appearances and helped the U20s to reach third place. After he sealed the match with his second goal, Madrid fans paid homage to his performance by applauding, so rare a tribute only Diego Maradona had ever been granted previously as a Barcelona player at the Santiago Bernabu Stadium. [9] He renewed his contract with Atltico in January 2014. Ronaldinho picks shirt number "80" at AC Milan - Soccer News Players with the same number of World Cup apps as Mat Leckie: Baresi Lampard Figo Ronaldinho = most ever for the @Socceroos with @MatyRyan. [109] All of the spectators, mostly consisting of Amrica supporters, gave a standing ovation to Ronaldinho after his goals had brought him to tears. Sports, Fitness & Recreation Rio de Janeiro, Brasil nooke.ag Born March 21 Joined April 2009. [216], In March 2020, he was questioned by police in Paraguay after he was alleged to have used a fake passport to enter the country while coming for a charity event and book promotion,[217] with Ronaldinho and his brother both being held in custody in the country. [138], After falling short in 1999 and 2003, Ronaldinho was the captain of Brazil and led his team to its second ever Confederations Cup title in 2005. [182], Throughout his career, Ronaldinho was praised by pundits in particular for his technical skills, flair, and creativity, as well as his exceptional first touch. At just 17-years-old he was part of the World Cup winning squad at the 1994 tournament in the United States. 2001-02 season. Lavinho's links to dancing is reminiscent of the way many Brazilian players, including Neymar and Ronaldinho, celebrate their goals with some form of dancing; Lavinho's jersey number 87 seems to refer to the jersey number Ronaldinho wore at AC Milan, 80. He was always spectacular, as player and person. Email id: NA 8. Ronaldinho won the Bola de Ouro award, selected as the best player in the league.[96]. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. On 27 July 2011, Ronaldinho scored a hat-trick in Flamengo's 54 away win against rivals Santos, after being 30 down inside the first 30 minutes. [150] Ronaldinho captained the team, and he scored his only two goals in a 50 victory over New Zealand before Brazil were beaten by Argentina in the semi-final. [174], Despite primarily being a creative player, who was renowned for his passing, vision, and playmaking ability, Ronaldinho was an accurate finisher with either foot, both from inside and outside the penalty area, as well as being a free-kick and penalty kick specialist. Even at his time, this sum was as impressive as it is now. In the eyes of many, Ronaldinho peaked at Barcelona before steadily going downhill after leaving, but that's not entirely accurate. The School of Football looks into the stories behind some of the strangest shirt numbers out there. It's not in everybody's forte to excel as the Brazilian did. Ronaldinho. The Brazilian star will play for Porcinos FC, Ibai Llanos' side. English Wikipedia. This guy is sheer will power and strong mentality. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. [205] Ronaldinho also has over 50 million Instagram followers. I'll never speak about whether or not he is retiring. [128], In 2000, Ronaldinho participated in the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, with the U23 national team. His current age 42 years.His Father's Name is Joo de Assis Moreira and mother's name is Dona Miguelina Eli Assis dos Santo. The team was full of superstars as Thierry Henry arrived, giving a boost to the star-studded team which already contained Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and a 20-year old Messi. They became possessed, and furious. [34] On 22 February 2003, Ronaldinho scored the goal of the season (chosen by public vote) against Guingamp he beat one opponent before playing a one-two to beat another, then lifted the ball over a third before beating a fourth with a step over (dropping his shoulder, moving right but going left) and finished by lifting the ball over the goalkeeper. That's not something you say about a player of his calibre. 2012: The species of, (in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Italian), Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:07, 2013 South American Footballer of the Year, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, World Soccer Magazine World Player of The Year, Campeonato Brasileiro Srie A Team of the Year, Campeonato Brasileiro Srie A Best Fan's Player, "FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2013: List of Players: Atletico Mineiro", "What Went Wrong for Ronaldinho: From World's Best No. He won the inaugural FIFPro World Player of the Year in September 2005, in addition to being included in the 2005 FIFPro World XI, and being named the 2005 European Footballer of the Year. ", Barcelona teammate Eiur Gujohnsen on Ronaldinho, December 2006. [51], By the end of the year 2005, Ronaldinho had started to accumulate a host of personal awards. imported from Wikimedia project. [160] He was again called up for the Seleo, being named captain of the national team for an international friendly with Chile on 24 April 2013. [139] Ronaldinho scored three goals in the tournament and is tied with Mexican forward Cuauhtmoc Blanco as the tournament's all-time scorer with nine goals. How This Football Legend Became A Criminal - YouTube How did Ronaldinho become so broke in such a short time? - Sportskeeda In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Assis and the second or paternal family name is Moreira. Ronaldinho Turns 40: Brazil's Top 10 Number 10s - beIN SPORTS USA Amy Lawrence of The Guardian on the bond of the "three R's". The world's population was 4,458,411,534 and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1980, Jimmy Carter (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" by Pink Floyd. [18] He gained Spanish citizenship in 2007. Ronaldinho. 527 following. Mendes has been taken on after a trial period, having previously played at junior levels with a number of Brazilian clubs. February 2023 - bhavik blogs Jethro Soutar (2006). [112] On 17 May 2015, Quertaro progressed to the semi-finals after defeating Veracruz 43 aggregate. Tim Vickery on Ronaldinho being six years past his prime, and being mobbed by opposition players at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup. Even while at PSG, he still made appearances for the Brazillian national team. Despite Ronaldinho's initial success with the club, the season was marred by controversy with Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Fernndez, claiming that the Brazilian was too focused on the Parisian nightlife rather than football, and complained that his holidays in Brazil never ended at the scheduled times. [113] Quertaro eventually advanced to the final after beating Pachuca on aggregate 22. [107] On 30 October 2014, he scored a free kick against Atlas during an away match at the Estadio Jalisco. The 20 Richest Soccer Players in the World - Wealthy Gorilla "[117], In July 2016, Ronaldinho played for the Goa 5s, a futsal team from Goa in India, together with Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Mchel Salgado, and Hernn Crespo as well as futsal player Falco in the Premier Futsal League. Recalling Ronaldinho's AC Milan last stand, when he made us smile again bzk5439 on February 7, 2023. [60], On 25 November 2006, Ronaldinho scored his 50th career league goal against Villarreal, then scored a second time with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick; receiving Xavi's cross, he flicked the ball up with his chest and spun 180 degrees to finish Barcelona fans waved white handkerchiefs in admiration of the goal. The combined efforts of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Rivalvo made it possible for Brazil to win the cup. D Kindersley Ltd. Jethro Soutar (2006). 71.9M followers. Ronaldinho was right. [131] The World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan, and Ronaldinho appeared in five matches during the tournament and scored two goals, as well as contributing with three assists. 2 references. Ronaldinho took a different path one that led to the nightclub rather than the training ground. [78][79][80][81] With the number 10 already occupied by teammate Clarence Seedorf, he selected 80 as his jersey number. [206], On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for the club at institutional events. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing. [132] His first goal came in the group stage match against China PR, which Brazil won 40. His first brace was in a 30 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. p. 129. [157], Ronaldinho's good form continued in 2013, and in January he was unexpectedly called up by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari[158] for a friendly against England played on 6 February at Wembley Stadium as part of The Football Association (FA)'s 150th anniversary. Barcelona 2007-2008 Home Long-Sleeve Retro Jersey [Free Shipping] [56] Two weeks earlier, Barcelona had clinched their second-straight La Liga title with a 10 win over Celta de Vigo, giving Ronaldinho his first career double. Ronaldinho spent . [215] Ronaldinho and his brother would ultimately fail to pay the fines within the allotted time and have their passports suspended. [116] He made nine appearances during his two-month stint at the club, failing to impress and being heavily criticized by the fans. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". [100], After becoming a free agent, Ronaldinho was offered contracts from English Conference South club Basingstoke Town and newly formed Indian Super League franchise Chennai Titans through their co-owner Prashant Agarwal,[101][102][103] but eventually signed a two-year contract with Mexican club Quertaro on 5 September 2014. How to Contact Ronaldinho: Phone Number, Fanmail Address, Email Id [213], In July 2019, 57 properties belonging to Ronaldinho along with his Brazilian and Spanish passports were confiscated because of unpaid taxes and fines. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . He made his senior side debut during the 1998 Copa Libertadores. Following a second-place La Liga finish to rivals Real Madrid in the 2006-07 season and an injury plagued 2007-08 season, Ronaldinho departed FC Barcelona to join Milan. [70] Having been a model professional and devoted himself to training during his hugely successful first three seasons at Barcelona, Ronaldinho's partying lifestyle and lack of dedication to training saw his physical condition decline, with many at the club believing he was already below his prime. [85], Ronaldinho finished the season as the assists leader of Serie A. [71][72] On 19 May 2008, Barcelona club president Joan Laporta stated that Ronaldinho needed a "new challenge", claiming that he needed a new club if he were to revive his career.[73]. [220] He attempted to appeal the detention order but was ordered to remain under house arrest with his brother. He was part of the 2002 World Cup squad. why number 10? #football #messi #neymar #ronaldinho #maradona Brazil finished with the bronze medal after defeating Belgium 30 in the third-place match. Ronaldinho left at 11am the next morning, allegedly in the trunk of a car in order to avoid the media. After starring for Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho rejected Manchester United and decided to sign for Barcelona in a 21million deal in 2003. CR7 has the edge here. He has made us smile again. [49] With his contract expiring in 2008, Ronaldinho was offered an extension until 2014 that would have net him 85million over nine years,[50] but he turned it down. FC Barcelona Officially Announce Signing Of Ronaldinho's Son Joao Mendes After Pel's disappointment in the 1966 World Cup, he fought like a lion to get himself in good shape for 1970. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. [44][45] His scooped pass set up the winning goal for Xavi away to Real Madrid on 25 April 2004, the club's first win at the Bernabu in seven years, a result Xavi credits as the start of "the Barcelona rise. [86], During the first half of the season, Ronaldinho was part of the team's attack that also included two new signings, Zlatan Ibrahimovi and Robinho. @footsider_. [52], On 19 November, Ronaldinho scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 30 on the road in the first leg of El Clsico. [123], Ronaldinho appeared at the closing ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 15 July, performing a few bars of the Russian folk song "Kalinka" (sung by opera singer Aida Garifullina) on an African drum. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gacho (Brazilian Portuguese:[onawdu auu]) or simply Ronaldinho,[note 1] is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played mostly as an attacking midfielder, but was also deployed as a winger. [15][16], Growing up, his idols included the World Cup winning stars; Rivelino (from 1970), Diego Maradona (from 1986), Romrio (from 1994), and his two future international teammates Ronaldo and Rivaldo (which would form the attacking trio in Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning team). Date of birth/Age: Sep 22, 1976 (46) Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro Citizenship: Brazil Height: 1,83 m Position: Centre-Forward Former International: Brazil Caps/Goals: 99 / 62 Currently working as: President Club: Real Valladolid Profile Stats Market value Transfers Rumours National team News Achievements Career Squad number history [199][200] A 2010 Nike commercial, Write the Future directed by Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu, features Ronaldinho executing a number of stepovers, which became a viral video re-enacted and shared millions of times. [10][11], Ronaldo's football skills began to blossom at the age of eight, and he was first given the nickname Ronaldinho "inho" meaning small because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches. Ronaldinho stepped onto the pitch once more to take part in Gerard Pique's Kings League. "[71], Ronaldinho's second season did not begin on a high note, but he soon rediscovered his form and was arguably Milan's best player of the season. One week after the conclusion of the Copa Amrica, he was called up for the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, in which he scored in every match except the final, including a hat-trick in an 82 semi-final rout of Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo will never have 1 per cent of Ronaldinho natural talent, but CR7 achieved his full potential and made it last. In a Round of 16 match against Guingamp, Ronaldinho scored two second half goals in the game after having entered the match as a half-time substitute. NUMBER OF PEOPLE PEOPLE COMPOSITION. One of these days, he will make the ball talk. He then had solid performances in back to back friendlies against Argentina in the same month. [9][172] With his pace, acceleration, athleticism, balance, ball control, and dribbling ability, he was capable of beating players when undertaking individual runs, often using an array of tricks and feints to get past opponents in one on one situations, including step overs and nutmegs. In his father's footsteps: Ronaldinho's son joins Barcelona academy Three years later, in 2008, he was gone and Messi was handed the No.10 shirt. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? [118] After two games, he left India to be an ambassador of the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. David Goldblatt (2009). Unfortunately for the club, however, Ronaldinho and the team failed to capture the form that got them to the final as they bowed out 21 to Auxerre due to a last minute goal from Jean-Alain Boumsong. Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Auxerre. Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 and played a huge part in lifting the club to dominance between 2004-2006 when Barca won back-to-back La Liga titles and the . [134] With Brazil trailing after Michael Owen's 23-minute strike, Ronaldinho turned the game around. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. [137], Ronaldinho's next international tournament was the 2003 Confederations Cup, in which he went scoreless as Brazil were eliminated in the group stage. Ronaldinho ended the Serie A campaign scoring two goals against Juventus; Luca Antonini opened the scoring and Milan went on to win 30 in Leonardo's last game in charge. Last week, following his lawyers' fourth request, a Paraguayan judge finally decided to release him from jail into house arrest after he and his. [54], The season is considered one of the best in Ronaldinho's career as he was an instrumental part of Barcelona's first Champions League title in 14 years.

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