They won 112 in the finals, with Ronaldinho scoring 5 goals and assisting the other 6. Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball award for the best player in tournament as well as the Golden Boot award for the tournament top-scorer. Ronaldinho Gacho 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. Coming to @keepupau, Thursday, 7:30pm AEDT. The Brazilian star will play for Porcinos FC, Ibai Llanos' side. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . [149] Barcelona initially blocked the move because of his then-upcoming Champions League commitments with the club, but the decision was later nullified following Ronaldinho's transfer to Milan, who in turn permitted him to make the trip to Beijing, China. [90] On 27 February, he converted a second-half free kick for Flamengo to beat Boavista 10 and win his first piece of silverware with the team, the Taa Guanabara. [31] After returning from the winter break, Ronaldinho went on a tear, scoring a goal in four consecutive matches to open the new campaign. If you are wondering why, it was because he was born in 1980. The 2007-08 season is a weird one for Barca. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023. [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. 1 reference. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. [85], Ronaldinho finished the season as the assists leader of Serie A. The season that followed is considered one of the best in his career as he was integral in Barcelona winning the 200506 UEFA Champions League, their first in fourteen years, and another La Liga title, giving Ronaldinho his first career double, receiving the 2005 Ballon d'Or and his second FIFA World Player of the Year in the process. [171][172][173] He was also capable of playing as a second striker. @footsider_. He's an superb athlete. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. There have been some whacky shirt numbers in football. "[208][209], On 25 October 2020, Ronaldinho announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was asymptomatic and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte. [9], The following year, Ronaldinho helped Atltico win the Campeonato Mineiro and led the club to its first Copa Libertadores title. [71] A perceived lack of dedication in training and a lifestyle of late night partying not befitting of an athlete saw him receive criticism, with Carlo Ancelotti, his coach at Milan in his first season in Italy, commenting, "The decline of Ronaldinho hasn't surprised me. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. "[193] In 2006, Richard Williams of The Guardian described Ronaldinho as a "genius," while his former Barcelona teammate Sylvinho said of him: "He's so smart, so intelligent, that sometimes it's difficult to read his mind," also adding: "He's amazing. [133], The most memorable match in Ronaldinho's World Cup career took place in the quarter-final against England on 21 June. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 3:29 PM by Fred Kennedy. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight. However, we will update this page once we have the exact number. p. 54. 10 to Prisoner No. [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. Ronaldinho left at 11am the next morning, allegedly in the trunk of a car in order to avoid the media. How do you go from $90million and being one of football's most legendary players.. To $7.. And behind bars of South America's most dangerous prison.. Well th. [119] He was replaced by Cafu. His first brace was in a 30 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. That's not something you say about a player of his calibre. Most goals after 10 games: Haaland breaks Champions League record, Most penalty goals since 2000: Cristiano Ronaldo first - Rooney least effective, From Ronaldinho to Ronaldo to Mbapp: The rise of record market values since 2004, Mar 21, 1980 (42). Tim Vickery on Ronaldinho being six years past his prime, and being mobbed by opposition players at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup. That same day, Ronaldinho, joined by Adriano, returned to the city of Barcelona and held a party at his home, which was continued into the early morning hours at a nightclub. This guy is sheer will power and strong mentality. "[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. Brazil went on to win the match with a goal from Marcelo. Porto Alegre. 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 most recent winner was Real Madrid's Karim Benzemais in 2022. [38][39], The club where he would spend his peak years and the basis of his global fame,[40] Ronaldinho made his Barcelona debut in a friendly against Juventus at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on 27 July, with coach Frank Rijkaard stating post match, "He has something special every time he touches the ball. In his second season with Barcelona, he won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award as Barcelona won the 200405 La Liga title. His main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. Delighted to have shared a pitch with him for 90 minutes, there is no doubt which way the Raja Casablanca players would cast their votes. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. Ronaldinho scored four goals and assisted on eight occasions during Atltico's dramatic title run,[97] which included consecutive comebacks from 02 first leg defeats in both the semi-finals against Argentine club Newell's Old Boys and the finals against Club Olimpia from Paraguay. Ronaldinho wore #80 while playing for AC Milan. Browse 14,372 ronaldinho stock photos and images available, or search for messi ronaldinho or ronaldinho 2002 to find more great stock photos and pictures. ', "Esttua de Ronaldinho queimada em Santa Catarina", "Decepo da Copa, Ronaldinho "festeja" com comida, dana e balada", Tired Ronaldinho asks to skip Copa America, "Ronaldinho and Robinho dropped by their Primera Liga teams", "Milan's Ronaldinho excited to play with Kaka", "World Cup 2010: I Am A Better Player At Milan That What I Was At Barcelona Ronaldinho", "England v Brazil: Ronaldinho surprised by recall to Seleao after year in the international wilderness", "Ronaldinho reckons Brazil will ruin England's 150th anniversary celebrations", "Felipo confirma Ronaldinho como capito; Jean e Cavalieri escalados", "Brazil names 23-man World Cup roster; Ronaldinho, Kaka left out", "Ronaldinho: a player so good he made you smile", "Messi or Ronaldo? Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times. In total, Ronaldinho was in prison for 32 days. 2,978 posts. 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? [24] In a match-winning performance, Ronaldinho embarrassed Internacional's Brazilian legend and 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga, flicking the ball over his head on one occasion, and leaving him flat-footed in a mazy dribble on another. [194] Referring to Ronaldinho as "Brazil's childlike genius who never grew up", Tim Vickery writes that it was the sudden death of his father at such a young age that may have seen Ronaldinho stop making the sacrifices needed to remain at the summit of the sport, with the attitude of "life is short and can end unexpectedlyso enjoy it while you can. [137], Ronaldinho's next international tournament was the 2003 Confederations Cup, in which he went scoreless as Brazil were eliminated in the group stage. 70. Ronaldinho, who turns 40 on Saturday, wore those colours and often that number with distinction across an international career that spanned almost 15 years. Position: FW-MF (AM) 181cm , 79kg (5-11, 174lb) Born: March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil br. [98], At the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup held in Morocco in December, Atltico lost 31 to Raja Casablanca in the semi-final, with Ronaldinho scoring from a free-kick. 3x Domestic League Champion. [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. Even while at PSG, he still made appearances for the Brazillian national team. [189] Zlatan Ibrahimovi stated, "Prime Ronaldinho was phenomenal. [104][105] Ronaldinho made his debut for Quertaro in a 10 loss to Tigres UANL where he missed a penalty kick. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing. Robson, 2006. 2001-02 season. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho (onawdu) or Ronaldinho Gacho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and ambassador for Spanish club FC Barcelona after signing for them in September 2016. [224], In 2012, two Brazilian entomologists named a new species of bee, from Brazil, Eulaema quadragintanovem, stating that "the specific epithet honors the Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, famous worldwide as 'Ronaldinho' and in Brazil as 'Ronaldinho Gacho'. [141] However, deemed "top heavy and unbalanced", the team finished with ten goals in five games, with Ronaldinho himself going scoreless and finishing with only one assist (for Gilberto's goal in a 41 group stage victory over Japan), as he turned in his worst collective performance in his international career. More Player Info. Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Alosio and midfielders Mikel Arteta and Jay-Jay Okocha. Segue a @tropadobruxo_ . [28] Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Alosio, midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha and striker Nicolas Anelka. [36], Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated, "I said we would lead Bara to the forefront of the footballing world, and for that to occur we had to sign one of these three players, David Beckham, Thierry Henry or Ronaldinho". On 16 March 2002, he recorded a double in PSG's 31 victory against relegation strugglers Troyes. After a good start to the season, Ronaldinho struggled with fitness, and was often played from the bench to end a disappointing first season for Milan. The team was harshly criticized by Brazilian fans and media following their return home. An announcement was made on Thursday morning, exactly two weeks since the 17-year-old made his debut in. "[46], Ronaldinho won his first league title in 200405, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year on 20 December 2004. [12] Many of his signature moves originate from futsal, especially his ball control. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". [78][79][80][81] With the number 10 already occupied by teammate Clarence Seedorf, he selected 80 as his jersey number. 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. [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. "Football's Greatest Rivelino". 2 references. As reported by Cadena SER, Cesc Fabregas said while speaking about the Brazilian . [55] Ronaldinho scored a decisive goal in the second leg, going past three Chelsea defenders on the edge of the penalty area before beating the goalkeeper, sealing Barcelona's qualification to the next round. [66] Ronaldinho was forced to miss a charity match on 13 March due to an injury he had picked up several days earlier in Barcelona's 33 El Clsico draw with Real Madrid. 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. He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics. After Pel's disappointment in the 1966 World Cup, he fought like a lion to get himself in good shape for 1970. [9] Today, Roberto acts as his manager, while his sister Deisi works as his press coordinator. Ronaldinho was right. 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. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. 2005 Ballon d'Or. 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. However, he recently gave fans a sneak peek of his former self after he made a return to the pitch. Above all he had one, very special ability: he made you smile. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. AC Milan's new signing and superstar Ronaldinho will wear shirt number 80 at AC Milan, the club said on Monday. Amy Lawrence of The Guardian on the bond of the "three R's". Ronaldinho called time on his illustrious football career more than seven years ago. Across all competitions, Ronaldinho scored 98 goals in 207 games for Barcelona during . He made his opponents look like children". 7. [147] On 18 October, he was controversially benched by Barcelona after he was late returning to Spain following Brazil's 50 friendly win over Ecuador. "[114], On 11 July 2015, Ronaldinho announced his return to Brazil and signed an 18-month contract with Fluminense,[115] but on 28 September, Ronaldinho reached a mutual agreement with the club to terminate the deal. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira was born on 21 March 1980 in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. [148], On 7 July 2008, Ronaldinho was named in Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad as one of the overage players. [19] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. The Brazil icon turned out for Porcinos FC on Sunday (February 26) at the age of 42. 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. "[191] Another one of his former Barcelona teammate, Henrik Larsson, echoed this view. So impressive has been Vinicius, that he is earning comparisons to Ronaldinho and Neymar. [57], Throughout the season, Ronaldinho linked up with prolific Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o in attack, providing a number of assists to the 34 goal striker; Ronaldinho's pass also put Eto'o through on goal in the Champions League Final from which he was brought down by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann who was sent off. [124], In 1997, Ronaldinho was part of the first Brazilian team to win the FIFA U-17 World Championship, which was held in Egypt, in which his first goal was a penalty against Austria in the first group match, which Brazil won 70. That has completely transformed since the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as manager and now, the Brazilian is one of Real Madrid's most reliable sources of goals and assists. The five-star-skiller is one of the most desirable Icons in the game, so it's no surprise to see him on this list. ", Lionel Messi on the impact of Ronaldinho's arrival at Barcelona. [10] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football. ", "Ranking the 16 Greatest Free-Kick Takers of All Time", "Messi and the other best freekick takers in football history", "Dead Ball Genius: How Messi Learned From Maradona, Ronaldinho And Deco To Become The Game's Greatest Free-Kick Taker", "Chelsea discover why Ronaldinho is Barcelona's pearl beyond price", "Ibrahimovic: Ronaldo was better than Ronaldinho and Cristiano", "Willian: Messi is very good, but Ronaldinho was the best of them all", "Ranked! He is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation. [112] On 17 May 2015, Quertaro progressed to the semi-finals after defeating Veracruz 43 aggregate. Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Auxerre. He has made us smile again. [62] He scored once and set up two others in Barcelona's 40 Club World Cup win over Mexico's Club Amrica on 14 December in Yokohama, Japan,[63] but Barcelona were defeated 10 by Brazilian club Internacional in the final. [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. "[9], On 24 March 2007, Ronaldinho scored twice in a 40 win over Chile, which marked his first goal since the 2005 Confederations Cup final and thus ended a scoreless streak that lasted nearly two years. Ronaldinho accumulated numerous other individual awards in his career: he was included in the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFA World XI three times each, and was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for the 200506 season and South American Footballer of the Year in 2013; in 2004, he was named by Pel in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. It's not in everybody's forte to excel as the Brazilian did. [106] In his next match, however, against Guadalajara, he had a much better game, setting up Camilo Sanvezzo to score as well as scoring himself from a penalty kick in a 41 win. Russian Wikipedia. Even at his time, this sum was as impressive as it is now. [127], On 26 June, three days before the start of the 1999 Copa Amrica, he earned his first cap for Brazil in a 30 win over Latvia, and he scored one goal during Brazil's victorious Copa Amrica campaign. [26], In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a 5million transfer. [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. [93], Ronaldinho made his debut for Galo on 9 June 2012, playing for 90 minutes in a 10 away win against Palmeiras,[94] and scored his first goal for the club on 23 June 2012 against Nutico, from the penalty spot. Ronaldinho was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. In October, he performed well against Mexico in a friendly, scoring a free kick to equalize after Dani Alves was sent off. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . Jethro Soutar (2006). [125], 1999 was a busy year for Ronaldinho in terms of international play. He scored a 93rd-minute match-winner against Braga in the UEFA Cup group stage on 6 November. Ronaldinho made his career debut for Grmio, in 1998. He made a great gesture in saying he wasn't being the player he felt he could be right now. 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. But let me stop you right there. Radnedge, Keir, "The priceless prince of Barcelona". [126] Then he took part in that year's FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria, scoring his first goal in Brazil's last group match. "For me, Ronaldo (Nazrio) changed football. 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 . Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ronaldinho's 30-yard kick that ended inside the net remains one of the greatest highlights of the game to-date. [121], On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho confirmed his retirement from football through his brother/agent: "He has stopped, it is ended. "The Football Book". [61] Post match he told reporters that the latter was a goal he had dreamed of scoring since he was a boy. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". Ronaldinho was capable of generating fantasy plays and was one of Lionel Messi's teachers, but the Brazilian was asked to choose the player with the most skills and his response surprised everyone. [55] He also contributed one goal in Barcelona's elimination of Benfica in the quarter-finals with a 20 home victory. D Kindersley Ltd. Jethro Soutar (2006). [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. And he's a powerful player as well, so it's difficult to stop him."[172]. 527 following. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldinho won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. [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. Ronaldinho won the Bola de Ouro award, selected as the best player in the league.[96]. In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Assis and the second or paternal family name is Moreira. For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . The Ballon d'Or award is an annual football award for the best player over the previous year. Following the season, Ronaldinho declared he wanted to leave the club after the capital club failed to qualify for any European competition. [195] At the beginning of his career Ronaldinho signed a lucrative 10-year deal with sportswear company Nike (wearing Nike Tiempo R10 boots designed for him). I'll never speak about whether or not he is retiring. 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