The 2007-08 season is a weird one for Barca. [54][195] One of the world's highest paid players, in 2006 he earned over $19million from endorsements. [172] He also incorporated flashy moves such as backheels, bicycle kicks, and nolook passes into his general gameplay. [35], "Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Bara. Players with the same number of World Cup apps as Mat Leckie: Baresi Lampard Figo Ronaldinho = most ever for the @Socceroos with @MatyRyan. [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. In his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. [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. Ronaldinho joined Barca as a toothy-grinned wizard who had the club under his spell for three glorious seasons. "Barcelona: Football's Greatest" (2013). @footsider_. From Zamorano and his famous 1+8, to Ronaldinho with the number 80. On a less positive note, however, he missed three penalties in the domestic season to add to one botched kick the previous season. "[191] Another one of his former Barcelona teammate, Henrik Larsson, echoed this view. [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. [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. The Brazilian football star, twice the world player of the year, chose this number beacause it corresponds with his birth year 1980. In October, he performed well against Mexico in a friendly, scoring a free kick to equalize after Dani Alves was sent off. Ronaldinho was the recipient of the Bronze Ball Award for the competition. [169][170] While he is naturally rightfooted, during his time at Barcelona, Ronaldinho was also used as an inverted winger on the left flank at times by manager Frank Rijkaard, while the leftfooted Messi was deployed on the right; this position allowed him to take on defenders on the outside and cross the ball, or cut inside and shoot on goal with his stronger foot. Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born. Email id: NA 8. [132] His first goal came in the group stage match against China PR, which Brazil won 40. In the Olympics, however, Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Cameroon, who later won the gold medal. Ronaldinho and his brother faced up to five years in jail if convicted. When will he play? At age 20, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France before signing for Barcelona in 2003. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. Name: Ronaldinho Birth Year: 1980 Birth date: March 21, 1980 Birth City: Porto Alegre Birth Country: Brazil Gender: Male Best Known For: Soccer superstar Ronaldinho was a member of Brazil's. In the final against Santos Laguna, Quertaro lost the first leg 05 and then won the 2nd leg 30 but lost 35 on aggregate. [130], Ronaldinho participated in his first World Cup in 2002, as part of a formidable offensive unit with Ronaldo and Rivaldo, dubbed the "Three Rs", who were also on the 1999 Copa Amrica winning squad. 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. [206], On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for the club at institutional events. The most recent winner was Real Madrid's Karim Benzemais in 2022. 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. 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. [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. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. [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. [141] Brazil endured a disappointing campaign that culminated in a 10 loss to France in the quarter-finals, during which the Seleo had only one shot on goal.[142]. 145. number of points/goals/set scored. 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. [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. [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. [128] In the final, Brazil lost 43 to Mexico. [120], From September to early October 2017, Ronaldinho joined the Delhi Dragons from Delhi in the Premier Futsal League. But let me stop you right there. [121], On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho confirmed his retirement from football through his brother/agent: "He has stopped, it is ended. One of these days, he will make the ball talk. [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. That's not something you say about a player of his calibre. [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. FC Barcelona have announced the signing of club legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes. [53] Ronaldinho stated, "I will never forget this because it is very rare for any footballer to be applauded in this way by the opposition fans. D Kindersley Ltd. Jethro Soutar (2006). [42] Ronaldinho suffered from injury during the first half of the campaign,[43] and Barcelona slumped to 12th in the league standings midway through the season. His talent though has never been in question. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. Ronaldinho chose the number 49 as an homage to his mother, born in 1949. [183][184][185][186] Among his repertoire of moves, is the "elastico", a move he learned by watching videos of one of his idols, the 1970s Brazilian star Rivelino. [202] Ronaldinho has had an official role with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, since February 2006. [210] A few days later, on 29 October 2020, Ronaldinho released a statement regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijan. [9][12][169][177] Physically strong in possession of the ball, Richard Williams writes "slender in build, the Brazilian has a strength belying the cartoonish smile". [9] Today, Roberto acts as his manager, while his sister Deisi works as his press coordinator. In June 2015, Ronaldinho, now 35, announced his departure from the club and thanked the Mexican people and fans of Quertaro: "I want to thank all the Mexican nation for all the days that I have lived with people so special, you will be forever in my heart. [24], In 2001, Arsenal expressed interest in signing Ronaldinho, but the move collapsed after he could not obtain a work permit because he was a non-EU player who had not played enough international matches. [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. And he's a powerful player as well, so it's difficult to stop him."[172]. 2013 South American Footballer of the Year. He was part of the 2002 World Cup squad. However, he recently gave fans a sneak peek of his former self after he made a return to the pitch. The goal gave Flamengo its 19th Taa Guanabara title, which earned the Campeonato Carioca title two months later, as the team also won the Taa Rio. [58] Ronaldinho finished the season with a career-best 26 goals, including seventeen in La Liga and seven in the Champions League, and was chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year for the third consecutive time and was named the 200506 UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. 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. [213], In July 2019, 57 properties belonging to Ronaldinho along with his Brazilian and Spanish passports were confiscated because of unpaid taxes and fines. Many phone numbers in the name of Ronaldinho have been leaked on Google and the internet, but none of them work when we checked them. Admittedly he did this from a Paraguayan jail, but such details are. p. 123. Segue a @tropadobruxo_ . Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. [112] On 17 May 2015, Quertaro progressed to the semi-finals after defeating Veracruz 43 aggregate. [148], On 7 July 2008, Ronaldinho was named in Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad as one of the overage players. "[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. Amy Lawrence of The Guardian on the bond of the "three R's". [52], On 19 November, Ronaldinho scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 30 on the road in the first leg of El Clsico. [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. "[83] On 16 February, Ronaldinho played against Manchester United in the Champions League. The Brazilian took 5 minutes in doing act of presence in the lawn of the Cupra Sand and with his familiar '10' to the back, the ex footballer of the FC Barcelona and Paris Saint . Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. Brazil went on to win the match with a goal from Marcelo. What my number means: Ronaldinho 55,171 views May 6, 2014 479 Dislike Share Save FIFA 12.4M subscribers Brazil icon Ronaldinho explains how he ended up with a rather unusual number at. 10 to Prisoner No. [47] He became only the third player to win the award more than once, after three-time winners Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane. "[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. [76], In July 2008, Ronaldinho turned down a 25.5million offer from Manchester City of the Premier League, with purported wages of 200,000 per week on offer,[77] to join Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on a three-year contract thought to be worth around 5.1million (6.5million) a year, for 22.05 million plus 1.05 million bonus each season (24.15 million in 2010). His 200708 campaign as a whole, however, was plagued by injuries, and a muscle tear in his right leg on 3 April prematurely ended his season. Ronaldinho and his brother were released from Agrupacion Especializada on April 7 and placed under house arrest in a hotel after paying $1.6 million (1.3m) bail. How would Ronaldinho react? [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. 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. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing. I never imagined this. Jethro Soutar (2006). Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. Having received the ball inside his own half, Ronaldinho ran at the England defence and wrong footed star defender Ashley Cole with a trademark step over before passing the ball to Rivaldo on the edge of the penalty area to score the equalising goal just before half-time. The Portuguese famously adopted. If you are wondering why, it was because he was born in 1980. 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. On 3 July, two days after Brazil's elimination, vandals immolated and destroyed a 23-foot (7.5-metre) tall fiberglass and resin statue of Ronaldinho in Chapec. 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. He then returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atltico . 2005 Ballon d'Or. So impressive has been Vinicius, that he is earning comparisons to Ronaldinho and Neymar. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about midfielder Ronaldinho on ESPN. He wore number 49 in reference to his mother's birth year since his preferred number 10 was already assigned to Guilherme in the 2012 season. He is just marvellous. 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. "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". His physical condition has always been very precarious. [9], The following year, Ronaldinho helped Atltico win the Campeonato Mineiro and led the club to its first Copa Libertadores title. Whether his magic has been exhausted or he just needs a new challenge remains to be seen. Ronaldinho finished with a pair of goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player. On 26 October 2002, he scored two goals in PSG's 31 victory over Classique rivals Marseille. . [146] He was not called up for the 2007 Copa Amrica after asking to be excused from the tournament due to fatigue. [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. Thank you very much the Nation Gallos Blancos, which made me very proud to wear this shirt and defend this club. 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. [203] In 2011, he was recruited by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to promote awareness among young people of the disease and how to avoid it. With his trademark goal celebration and broad smile, Ronaldinho joined Bara at the age of 23 in the summer of 2003. [10] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football. His main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. [18] He gained Spanish citizenship in 2007. 2x The Best FIFA Men's Player. [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 was always spectacular, as player and person. [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. The Brazil icon had spent 32. 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. Pitch International LLP. Lionel Messi Says Ronaldinho Gave Him The Barcelona Number Ten December 24, 2015 04:13 Ronaldinho joined Barcelona in 2003 and inherited the iconic number from Argentine midfielder Juan. Ronaldinho, whose last professional game came in 2015 for Fluminese, scored five goals this weekend and set up another six. 28 Feb 2023 08:31:00 [32] He scored his final league goal of the season in the club's 20 win over Metz on 27 April. Pitch International LLP. Jethro Soutar (2006). number of matches played/races/starts. ", Ronaldinho's career began with the Grmio youth squad. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times. Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball award for the best player in tournament as well as the Golden Boot award for the tournament top-scorer. [26], In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a 5million transfer. Cristiano Ronaldo will never have 1 per cent of Ronaldinho natural talent, but CR7 achieved his full potential and made it last. "[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. ", "Laporta: Ronaldinho needs to leave Nou Camp", "Ronaldinho: Neymar destined for the top", "Man City offer Ronaldinho 200,000 a week to join", "Ronaldinho Snubs Man City for A.C. 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Milan and Real Madrid midfielder announces retirement", "Hollywood star Will Smith brings down curtain on Russia World Cup", "FIFA U-17 World Championship Egypt 1997", "XIX Sudamericano Juvenil 1999 (Argentina)", "FIFA World Youth Championship Nigeria 1999", "Ronaldo's redemption: recalling the Brazil striker's World Cup fairytale 15 years on", "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan - Report and Statistics", Ronaldinho's 40 yard free kick goal in quarter-final against England at 2002 FIFA World Cup, Brazil victory harms Copa America credibility, "BRAARG (Match 16), Anheuser Busch Man of the Match: Ronaldinho (BRA)", "Kaka's spectacular run with Milan and Brazil overshadowed by his successors", "The brilliant Ronaldinho has retired, but his legacy is full of 'what if? [191] His compatriot Willian rated him as the greatest player of all time in 2019,[192] while Juninho described him as the most skilful player he had ever seen. This is the fully-customizable long-sleeve home kit for FC Barcelona's 2007-2008 season. 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. The team was harshly criticized by Brazilian fans and media following their return home. [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. "[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. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023 Don't be fooled by the name Ronaldo, this isn't the famous Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo, but rather the famous Brazilian player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. Borges de Medeiros, 2500/2007 Porto Alegre 90150-101 Brazil. 2,978 posts. The Brazilian arrived at a club that had just finished sixth in La Liga and transformed their fortunes, winning two league titles and the Champions League over the following five years. Check out our ronaldinho jersey selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our t-shirts shops. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. Tweets & replies. (: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira) (: Ronaldinho "") . [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. ", Barcelona teammate Eiur Gujohnsen on Ronaldinho, December 2006. [29], Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 11 draw with Auxerre. [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. [89], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo in the 32 victory against Boavista on 6 February 2011. Porto Alegre. 71.9M followers. Ronaldinho. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. [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. 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. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005. "[46] His fame was growing with his entertaining and productive play in both the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. [12] Many of his signature moves originate from futsal, especially his ball control. Ronaldinho stepped onto the pitch once more to take part in Gerard Pique's Kings League. For his performance, Ronaldinho was given a standing ovation by the Parisian supporters. However, we will update this page once we have the exact number. He played in the eighth round of the seven-a-side league founded last year by fellow Barcelona legend Pique, who enlisted a number of other football personalities and . Ronaldinho spent . [44] He was named in the six man shortlist for the 2006 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, and was selected in the FIFA World XI. Jethro Soutar (2006). [205] Ronaldinho also has over 50 million Instagram followers. Ronaldinho Gaucho Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Measurements, Net Worth, Family, Affairs, Marriage, Wiki & much more! [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. [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. He has made us smile again. [82], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 10 derby victory over Inter Milan on 28 September. He was number 1. [207] On 6 July 2018, Ronaldinho announced a partnership with company World Soccer Coin (WSC) to develop a new cryptocurrency, the Ronaldinho Soccer Coin, with WSC claiming that the profits of the coin will be used to football projects such as "Ronaldinho Digital Stadiums. It was first awarded in 1956. [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. Renowned for . It's not in everybody's forte to excel as the Brazilian did. p. 129. He's 100% talent. The Brazil icon had spent 32. At number ten is the Barcelona and Brazil wizard Prime Icon Ronaldinho. [151], Despite having returned to good form and being named as a member of the 30-man provisional squad that was submitted to FIFA on 11 May 2010,[152] he was not named in coach Dunga's final squad of 23 for the Brazilian squad in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup[153] despite his deep desire to participate in the competition. Newly appointed coach Leonardo changed his role from a central attacking midfielder to the left side of midfield, with Alexandre Pato on the right, in an offensive 433 formation. Though his performances in his second season with the club were underwhelming compared to his first, Ronaldinho performed admirably with the club. In the return match, he again scored in PSG's 30 victory at the Stade Vlodrome, running half the length of the field before flicking the ball over the goalkeeper. In the eyes of many, Ronaldinho peaked at Barcelona before steadily going downhill after leaving, but that's not entirely accurate. In spite of his performances at his peak, a period of dedication and focus which saw him named the FIFA World Player of the Year twice and receive the Ballon d'Or, Ronaldinho was also criticised on occasion in the media for his lack of discipline in training, as well as his hedonistic lifestyle off the pitch, which some pundits believed had an impact on the overall longevity of his career. 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 [67] Although Ronaldinho scored his career-best 21 league goals, the team lost the title to Real with a worse head-to-head record, as both teams finished the season with the same number of points. [30] Ronaldinho spent the majority of the first few months of the 200102 season alternated between the bench and starter's role. [212], In fiction, Ronaldinho features as a character in Rupert Thomson's 2021 novel Barcelona Dreaming. [116] He made nine appearances during his two-month stint at the club, failing to impress and being heavily criticized by the fans. He made his opponents look like children". Lionel Messi is an iconic wearer of Barcelona's No.10 jersey (Image:. Gemeinsame Normdatei. [169][175][176] Although he was primarily known for his ability to bend the ball from set pieces,[177] he was also capable of striking the ball with power underneath the wall, and also occasionally used the knuckleball technique, which was popularised by his compatriot Juninho Pernambucano. [104][105] Ronaldinho made his debut for Quertaro in a 10 loss to Tigres UANL where he missed a penalty kick. PHOTOGRAPHERS COLLECTIONS. 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 . 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 .
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