[118] After two games, he left India to be an ambassador of the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. [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. [137], Ronaldinho's next international tournament was the 2003 Confederations Cup, in which he went scoreless as Brazil were eliminated in the group stage. Tweets & replies. The following year, he was dropped from Brazil's 2004 Copa Amrica squad, as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira decided to rest his stars and used a largely reserve squad. He was always spectacular, as player and person. [211] In late July 2021, he went to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in honor of victims of the port explosion. The most recent winner was Real Madrid's Karim Benzemais in 2022. Instagram oficial de Ronaldinho Gacho. [35], "Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Bara. 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[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. 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. This statistic shows which squad numbers have already been assigned in their history and to which players. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023. [24] Ronaldinho achieved further success with Grmio, winning the inaugural Copa Sul. [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, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Pitch International LLP. [88] During the transfer saga, many reports had linked the former World Player of the Year to joining different clubs, such as LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, Blackburn Rovers of the Premier League, and Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Palmeiras. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. It's not in everybody's forte to excel as the Brazilian did. Still, Roberto's career was ultimately cut short by injury. [219] On 24 August 2020, Ronaldinho and his brother were released from Paraguayan prison after their judge agreed to a plea deal with fines of US$90,000 and US$110,000 for the brothers, respectively. [144] The statue had been erected in 2004 to celebrate his first FIFA World Player of the Year award. [17] Ronaldinho is the father of a son, Joo, born on February 25, 2005, to Brazilian dancer Janana Mendes and named after his late father. The career of Ronaldinho poses a stark question. The combined efforts of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Rivalvo made it possible for Brazil to win the cup. [13] His first brush with the media came at the age of 13, when he scored all 23 goals in a 230 victory against a local team. Brazil went on to win the match with a goal from Marcelo. 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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. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight. [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. [87], After being heavily linked with a move back to his childhood club Grmio, Ronaldinho joined Flamengo on 11 January 2011 with a contract ending in 2014. [9] He renewed his contract with Atltico in January 2014. KINGS LEAGUE Ronaldinho revealed as player number 12 of Porcinos FC, Ibai Llanos' team in the Kings League. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. [48], "It's like someone pressed pause and for three seconds all the players stopped and I'm the only one that moves. He converted a penalty kick in a 32 semi-final win against host Germany and was named Man of the Match in a 41 victory over archrival Argentina in the final on 29 June. How would Ronaldinho react? Twitter oficial do jogador Ronaldinho Gacho. [48] Ronaldinho scored both goals in the 42 second leg loss at Stamford Bridge in London, the second a spectacular strike where he feinted to shoot before striking the ball with little back-lift past Chelsea goalkeeper Petr ech from 20 yards out. Ronaldinho chose the number 49 as an homage to his mother, born in 1949. The Brazil icon had spent 32. p. 54. "[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. [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. I had an ovation at the Bernabu and now here. Ronaldinho spent . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Assis and the second or paternal family name is Moreira. 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. [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. Segue a @tropadobruxo_ . He scored early in the game at the San Siro to give Milan the lead. Website URL: NA @footsider_. Ronaldinho was the recipient of the Bronze Ball Award for the competition. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. I'm relaxed. 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. Ronaldinho is $90 million rich because of football. RONALDINHO GAUCHO ronaldo de assis moreira. [119] He was replaced by Cafu. CR7 has the edge here. 2,978 posts. [133], The most memorable match in Ronaldinho's World Cup career took place in the quarter-final against England on 21 June. He is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. "[208][209], On 25 October 2020, Ronaldinho announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was asymptomatic and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte. [65] In March 2007, defending champions Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League at the last 16 stage by Liverpool. [127] In the round of 16, he scored two first-half goals in a 40 win over Croatia, and finished with three goals as Brazil were eliminated by Uruguay in the quarter-finals. [83], On 10 January 2010, Ronaldinho scored two goals against Juventus in an away match, sealing a 30 victory for Milan. Following a second-place La Liga finish to Real Madrid in the 200607 season and an injury-plagued 200708 season, Ronaldinho suffered a decline in his performancesoften put down to a decrease in dedication and focus having achieved so much in the sportand departed Barcelona to join AC Milan, where he won the 201011 Serie A. Jethro Soutar (2006). "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. 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. p. 81. And he's a powerful player as well, so it's difficult to stop him."[172]. Ronaldinho net worth: Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $90 million. Pgina oficial do jogador Ronaldinho Gacho. It started a revolution at the club as Lionel Messi proved to be a one man army for the club. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. 2x The Best FIFA Men's Player. [59], "When you play with him and see what he does with a ball, nothing surprises me any more. [125] Ronaldinho finished with two goals and was awarded the Bronze Ball award as Brazil scored a total of 21 goals while only conceding 2. He is best noted for his overhead kicks, free kicks pass, and dribbling. [104][105] Ronaldinho made his debut for Quertaro in a 10 loss to Tigres UANL where he missed a penalty kick. "[46], Ronaldinho won his first league title in 200405, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year on 20 December 2004. [27], Ronaldinho was also praised for his performance in the Coupe de France when he scored both goals in the club's 20 win over Bordeaux in the semi-finals, which inserted PSG into the final. ", Barcelona teammate Eiur Gujohnsen on Ronaldinho, December 2006. He's an superb athlete. He then returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atltico . 4. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". . This was the second time in Ronaldinho's career he had received such an ovation from opposing fans (after Madrid fans had applauded his performance in a Barcelona shirt in 2005), and after the match, Ronaldinho stated in an interview, "It is an emotion to live more. [75] It was a sad moment for him and he later said in an interview that he regretted leaving without playing long enough with Messi. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. 2012. Thank you very much the Nation Gallos Blancos, which made me very proud to wear this shirt and defend this club. But, with due respect to the others, Ronaldinho was a cut above the rest. His main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. [202] Ronaldinho has had an official role with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, since February 2006. [12][187][188], ESPN described Ronaldinho as being "skillful by nature, his tricks are unparalleled and he is wonderful with the ball at his feet. His talent though has never been in question. With Kaka and Ancelotti both gone ahead of the 2009/10 campaign, Milan were clearly expecting more from Ronaldinho, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that then-owner Silvio Berlusconi made . [8] After Ronaldo's older brother Roberto signed with Grmio, the family moved to a home in the more affluent Guaruj section of Porto Alegre, which was a gift from Grmio to convince Roberto to stay at the club. Coming to @keepupau, Thursday, 7:30pm AEDT. [78][79][80][81] With the number 10 already occupied by teammate Clarence Seedorf, he selected 80 as his jersey number. Across all competitions, Ronaldinho scored 98 goals in 207 games for Barcelona during . [47] His domination as the world's best footballer was undisputed as he also won the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the only time in his career. He made his senior side debut during the 1998 Copa Libertadores. Not too long ago, news broke in Spain that football superstar and Brazil legend Ronaldinho was in debt to the tune of 1.75 million. Ronaldinho finished with a pair of goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player. [64], The next day, Ronaldinho finished third in the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year, behind 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro and Zinedine Zidane. Ronaldinho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team. 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? [220] He attempted to appeal the detention order but was ordered to remain under house arrest with his brother. He then had solid performances in back to back friendlies against Argentina in the same month. [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. English Wikipedia. On 8 March 2005, Barcelona were eliminated from the latter competition by Chelsea in the first knockout round, losing 54 over two legs. One of the coolest players in pressure situations" and a "fast, brash, skilful, tricky, an uninhibited playmaker" who provides "a mix of goals, assists, skills and a large repertoire of crafty moves". [42] After receiving the ball from his goalkeeper inside his own half, Ronaldinho ran through the midfield and dribbled past two Sevilla players before striking the ball from 30 yards which hammered off the underside of the crossbar and back up into the roof of the net. Ronaldinho lifted his first trophy with Flamengo after curling in a right-footed shot over the wall in the 71st minute at Engenho stadium. 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"[41] He scored his first competitive goal in La Liga on 3 September 2003 against Sevilla at 1.30 a.m. local time, in a match that kicked off at five minutes past midnight. In the following match, against Siena on 17 January, Ronaldinho scored his first hat-trick for Milan when he converted a penalty kick, scored with a header from a corner and finished with a strike into the top right corner from 20 yards out. This aggravated the hard feelings of many Brazilian fans, who believed that they were betrayed by the lack of effort from the squad. After starring for Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho rejected Manchester United and decided to sign for Barcelona in a 21million deal in 2003. [47] His captain at Barcelona, Carles Puyol, stated, "The greatest compliment I could give him is that he's given Barcelona our spirit back. The Brazilian legend Tosto claimed: "Ronaldinho has the dribbling skills of Rivelino, the vision of Grson, the spirit and happiness of Garrincha, the pace, skill and power of Jairzinho and Ronaldo, the technical ability of Zico and the creativity of Romrio." After scoring his first goal in the 22nd minute, Ronaldinho capped the game in the 81st minute, accurately chipping the ball at the 18-yard box over the head of goalkeeper Ulrich Ram, despite Ram being in a favorable position. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . Even while at PSG, he still made appearances for the Brazillian national team. 1 reference. 342,187 talking about this. Brazil and Barcelona icon Ronaldinho made his return to the pitch over the weekend despite hanging up his boots back in 2018 and issued a strong message to his . 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[125], 1999 was a busy year for Ronaldinho in terms of international play. [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. [31] After returning from the winter break, Ronaldinho went on a tear, scoring a goal in four consecutive matches to open the new campaign. After scoring two spectacular solo goals in the first 200506 El Clsico, Ronaldinho became the second Barcelona player, after Diego Maradona in 1983, to receive a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabu.