Earlier that year, Ronaldinho led Brazil to win the Pre-Olympic Tournament, scoring nine goals in seven matches. Ronaldinho was not an athlete tho. "Football's Greatest Rivelino". [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. [19] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. 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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. 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. Brazil went on to win the match with a goal from Marcelo. For the comic strip based on him, see. [74] In preparation for the 2010 Joan Gamper Trophy, Ronaldinho sent an open letter to the fans and players of Barcelona, stating that his best years had been the five he spent in the Catalan club. Robson, 2006. Ronaldinho, who turns 40 on Saturday, wore those colours and often that number with distinction across an international career that spanned almost 15 years. 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. On a less positive note, however, he missed three penalties in the domestic season to add to one botched kick the previous season. After debuting with the Seleo by winning the 1999 Copa Amrica, he was an integral part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning team, starring alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo in an attacking trio, and was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. 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. 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 . In the final against Santos Laguna, Quertaro lost the first leg 05 and then won the 2nd leg 30 but lost 35 on aggregate. 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. [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. In the Olympics, however, Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Cameroon, who later won the gold medal. 7. However, he recently gave fans a sneak peek of his former self after he made a return to the pitch. The 2007-08 season is a weird one for Barca. [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. Last week, following his lawyers' fourth request, a Paraguayan judge finally decided to release him from jail into house arrest after he and his. 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. Renowned for . [120], From September to early October 2017, Ronaldinho joined the Delhi Dragons from Delhi in the Premier Futsal League. [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. 10 to Prisoner No. [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. [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. [171][172][173] He was also capable of playing as a second striker. Position: FW-MF (AM) 181cm , 79kg (5-11, 174lb) Born: March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil br. Jethro Soutar (2006). New Numbers are. Pitch International LLP. So impressive has been Vinicius, that he is earning comparisons to Ronaldinho and Neymar. [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. Jethro Soutar (2006). 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. [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. 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. [162], Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest and most skilful players of all time. [163][164][165][166][167] Due to his ability to score and create goals, he was capable of playing in several offensive positions, on either wing or in a free central role. [210] A few days later, on 29 October 2020, Ronaldinho released a statement regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijan. More Player Info. [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. [154] Critics claimed that the exclusion of players such as Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato, Adriano and Ronaldo signaled a move away from the classic Brazilian attacking "Joga Bonito" style of play. [178][179][180] His versatility and prowess from set pieces made him one of the most prolific free kick takers in history,[181] and also influenced his former teammate Messi, who went on to become a free kick specialist himself. I'm relaxed. [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]. 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. The Brazil icon had spent 32. "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. [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. ", Barcelona teammate Eiur Gujohnsen on Ronaldinho, December 2006. Ronaldinho finished with a pair of goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player. [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. [215] Ronaldinho and his brother would ultimately fail to pay the fines within the allotted time and have their passports suspended. Admittedly he did this from a Paraguayan jail, but such details are. Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball award for the best player in tournament as well as the Golden Boot award for the tournament top-scorer. He then returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atltico . 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. He scored 16 goals in eight games. When will he play? [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. [206], On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for the club at institutional events. Borges de Medeiros, 2500/2007 Porto Alegre 90150-101 Brazil. 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. The most recent winner was Real Madrid's Karim Benzemais in 2022. He scored his first goal for the club on 13 October in a 22 draw against Lyon, converting the equalizing penalty in the 79th minute after having come on ten minutes prior. References Site Navigation FC Barcha Categories He was always spectacular, as player and person. [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. 527 following. He is a rare case of an assist man who can provide the ball from anywhere. Email id: NA 8. 'Quadraginta novem' means forty-nine in Latin, the number of Ronaldinho's jersey at Atltico Mineiro, his former team in Brazil. NUMBER OF PEOPLE PEOPLE COMPOSITION. ", On 1 May 2005, Ronaldinho made the assist for Lionel Messi's first goal for Barcelona, executing a scooped pass over the Albacete defence for Messi to finish. [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". [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. 2001-02 season. Russian Wikipedia. [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. Ronnie was also part of the last AC Milan side to win Serie A in 2011. For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". In the second match, Ronaldinho scored a free kick with the help of the opponent's goalkeeper who made contact with the ball. 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." [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. Ronaldinho joined Barca as a toothy-grinned wizard who had the club under his spell for three glorious seasons. If you are looking for another way to test your knowledge, check out our Pele quiz. For his performance, Ronaldinho was given a standing ovation by the Parisian supporters. On 26 October 2002, he scored two goals in PSG's 31 victory over Classique rivals Marseille. "[122] Such a celebration was supposed to take place three years after his last appearance for Fluminense, but has not materialized. [54][195] One of the world's highest paid players, in 2006 he earned over $19million from endorsements. Ronaldinho was the recipient of the Bronze Ball Award for the competition. Tim Vickery on Ronaldinho being six years past his prime, and being mobbed by opposition players at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup. [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. [119] He was replaced by Cafu. Ronaldinho Gaucho Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Measurements, Net Worth, Family, Affairs, Marriage, Wiki & much more! [220] He attempted to appeal the detention order but was ordered to remain under house arrest with his brother. 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. He changed the way football is played. 2012. [21], "I've worked with some great players in my time and all at a very interesting period in their careers, nineteen to twenty years old. [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. [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. Though his performances in his second season with the club were underwhelming compared to his first, Ronaldinho performed admirably with the club. ", "Conhea os grandes vencedores do futebol brasileiro", "Ronaldinho coroa retorno ao Brasil com 2 Bola de Prata da carreira e diz: quer ficar no Fla", "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016: 818 December 2016: Statistical kit", "South American Coach and Player of the Year", "Ultimate Team of the Year: The All-Time XI", "A.C. Milan Hall of Fame: Ronaldo De Assis Moreira (Ronaldinho)", "The other two Ballon d'Or Dream Team XIs: Zidane, Cruyff, Iniesta, Di Stefano but no Casillas", European Champions Cup/UEFA Champions League Winning Squads, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronaldinho&oldid=1141738642, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:07. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. 144 Following. In the end, 23-year-old Ronaldinho opted to join Spanish side Barcelona and just weeks later United captured a teenage prospect by the name of Cristiano Ronaldo. [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. [25] He considered playing on loan with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren, which never happened due to his involvement in a fake passport scandal in Brazil. 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. [117] Fluminense sporting director Mario Bittencourt stated, "Ronaldinho asked us for a meeting. On Ronaldinho's birthday. The Brazil icon turned out for Porcinos FC on Sunday (February 26) at the age of 42. Having started his career at Gremio, Ronaldo headed back to Brazil with Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro before a spell with Mexican outfit Queretaro. Thank you very much the Nation Gallos Blancos, which made me very proud to wear this shirt and defend this club. Ronaldinho. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about midfielder Ronaldinho on ESPN. Barcelona", "Ronaldinho: 'Contract? The terms of the agreement include a guilty plea from the two brothers for entering Paraguay with fake passports and fines . [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. "[189] In 2010, his former Barcelona teammate, Edgar Davids, said of him: "For the skills and tricks, Ronaldinho was the best player that I ever played with. 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. [54] He has appeared in Nike commercials, including the 2002 "Secret Tournament" commercial (branded "Scorpion KO") directed by Terry Gilliam. At age 20, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France before signing for Barcelona in 2003. FC Barcelona have announced the signing of club legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes. [26], In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a 5million transfer. [82], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 10 derby victory over Inter Milan on 28 September. It started a revolution at the club as Lionel Messi proved to be a one man army for the club. 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. 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. I'll never speak about whether or not he is retiring. [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. Jethro Soutar (2006). This guy is sheer will power and strong mentality. [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. [4] A global icon of the sport, Ronaldinho was renowned for his technical skills, creativity, dribbling ability and accuracy from free-kicks, his use of tricks, feints, no-look passes and overhead kicks, as well as his ability to score and create goals, all prominent characteristics of his early-age background playing futsal. Unlike. [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. Fan Mail Address: Ronaldinho Gaucho Nooke Av. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . English Wikipedia. [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. [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. 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. p. 81. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. @footsider_. 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. He made his opponents look like children". [61] Post match he told reporters that the latter was a goal he had dreamed of scoring since he was a boy. 71.9M followers. [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). 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. [129] Ronaldinho appeared four times and scored only one goal, which came in the quarter-final defeat by Cameroon.[129]. [213], In July 2019, 57 properties belonging to Ronaldinho along with his Brazilian and Spanish passports were confiscated because of unpaid taxes and fines. Ronaldinho's 30-yard kick that ended inside the net remains one of the greatest highlights of the game to-date. Still, Roberto's career was ultimately cut short by injury. 10) Which Club did Ronaldinho score the most league goals with? Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. On 8 March 2005, Barcelona were eliminated from the latter competition by Chelsea in the first knockout round, losing 54 over two legs. [23], Despite repeated rifts with Fernndez, Ronaldinho returned to the team for the 200203 season, with the player switching to the number 10 shirt. The team was harshly criticized by Brazilian fans and media following their return home. AC Milan's new signing and superstar Ronaldinho will wear shirt number 80 at AC Milan, the club said on Monday. Segue a @tropadobruxo_ . [55] He also contributed one goal in Barcelona's elimination of Benfica in the quarter-finals with a 20 home victory. 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. Gemeinsame Normdatei. Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born. Ronaldinho. Both ties were determined in Atltico's favour after penalty shootouts. Whether his magic has been exhausted or he just needs a new challenge remains to be seen. After starring for Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho rejected Manchester United and decided to sign for Barcelona in a 21million deal in 2003. It's true that the five years that the Brazilian spent at Camp Nou were the best of his career. Tweets & replies. 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. CR7 has the edge here. "[9], Ronaldinho has had endorsements with many companies, including Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, EA Sports and Danone. 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). [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. [59], "When you play with him and see what he does with a ball, nothing surprises me any more. Ronaldinho, who turns 40 on Saturday, wore those colours and often that number with distinction across an international career that spanned almost 15 years. His lifestyle eventually caught up with him, as the game grew more physically demanding. 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. WhatsApp Number, Contact Number, Mobile, Personal Real Number, Email p. 54. 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. "[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. D Kindersley Ltd. Jethro Soutar (2006). [197], Ronaldinho has featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series, appearing on the cover of FIFA Football 2004, FIFA Street, FIFA 06, FIFA 07, FIFA Street 3, FIFA 08 and FIFA 09. 4. [65] In March 2007, defending champions Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League at the last 16 stage by Liverpool. Cristiano Ronaldo will never have 1 per cent of Ronaldinho natural talent, but CR7 achieved his full potential and made it last. [144] The statue had been erected in 2004 to celebrate his first FIFA World Player of the Year award. ", "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? [7] His father, Joo de Assis Moreira, was a shipyard worker and a footballer for the local club Esporte Clube Cruzeiro (not to be confused with the larger Cruzeiro Esporte Clube). [214] The judge ultimately decided to reduce the fine from R$8.5 million to R$6 million for building a fishing platform on Guaba River in a 'heritage-protected' area. [159] Ronaldinho started in what was his 100th cap (including non-official matches), and had a chance to score from the penalty kick, but his shot was saved by Joe Hart. The legendary Barcelona forward was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League. Following the season, Ronaldinho declared he wanted to leave the club after the capital club failed to qualify for any European competition. [99] After winning the 2014 Recopa Sudamericana, Ronaldinho left the club in July, reaching an agreement to cancel his contract by mutual consent. [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 aggravated the hard feelings of many Brazilian fans, who believed that they were betrayed by the lack of effort from the squad. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. [190] Former Portugal midfield playmaker Rui Costa has said of his vision and passing ability: "There are not many players who can offer goal-scoring passes like he can. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. [155], In September 2011, Ronaldinho made his return to the national team under coach Mano Menezes in a friendly against Ghana at Fulham's Craven Cottage,[156] playing the full 90 minutes in a 10 win for Brazil.
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