Former World Best, Ronaldinho Retires From Professional Football At The Age Of 38 - GISTMANIA

Date: 17-01-2018 10:34 am (6 years ago) | Author: success Xenab
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Former Brazil and FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho, who won the World Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and World Player of the Year award, is retiring from the game.  

His brother and agent Assis made the announcement on Tuesday saying Ronaldinho, who will be 38 in March, has not played a competitive match since 2015 but he had also avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

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“He’s stopped. It’s over. We are going to do something pretty big, something cool, after the World Cup in Russia, probably in August” Assis said.  The events, most likely farewell matches, will take place in Brazil, Europe and Asia, and could include a match with the national team, Assis said.
 

Ronaldinho began his career at Gremio and played for seven other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Queretaro and Brazilian sides Flamengo, Atletico Mineiro and Fluminense. But it was at FC Barcelona between 2003 and 2008 where he spent his glory years. He turned in some of the greatest performances ever seen by the storied Spanish club, perhaps most memorably in a 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 2005.

He helped guide the Catalan side to the Champions League in 2006, La Liga in 2005 and 2006 and won the Ballon D’Or in 2005. Ronaldinho left for Milan in 2008 and won the scudetto there in 2011, before heading back to Brazil and taking Atletico Mineiro to their first Copa Libertadores title in 2013.  

He never again reached the heights he scaled at Barca for prolonged periods. However, he remained a captivating presence, known for his no-look passes, superb free kicks and free-wheeling style that typified the way Brazilians play the game. He played 101 times for Brazil, scoring 35 goals including a 40-yard free kick which knocked England out the 2002 World Cup.


Posted: at 17-01-2018 10:34 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
- ruthie at 17-01-2018 10:51 AM (6 years ago)
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HABA,,,E STILL PLAY NI
Posted: at 17-01-2018 10:51 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- fineboy77 at 17-01-2018 11:08 AM (6 years ago)
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I watched you churn out the best performances by any player ever,thanks for that.

Posted: at 17-01-2018 11:08 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- cypanyahucha at 17-01-2018 11:53 AM (6 years ago)
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Dream fulfiled. Go enjoy the monumental wads you've amassed.
Posted: at 17-01-2018 11:53 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- benosky4 at 17-01-2018 02:03 PM (6 years ago)
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Play master of all time.

Posted: at 17-01-2018 02:03 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- slimber at 17-01-2018 04:55 PM (6 years ago)
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Thank God nah enjoyment you dey so
Posted: at 17-01-2018 04:55 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
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