Amazing Facts about the football “Magician” Ronaldinho
-Stanley Ugagbe
Without mincing words, Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to grace the beautiful game of football. Fans are actually divided between Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the magician Ronaldinho on who is the greatest player ever t grace the most widely known and followed soccer.
The fact is the debate will always be there. The truth of the matter is all of them are great in one way or another. Their contributions to football can never be compared to any other players.
1. Did you know the full name of Ronaldinho?
He is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. He was nicknamed ‘Ronaldinho’ when he was 7-years-old. This is because he was always the smallest in the group as compared to the other boys. Fans all over the World
know him as Ronaldinho. Am sure you never knew that his name is Ronaldo.
2. Did you know Ronaldinho’s match of fame?
The Brazilian Magician became famous at the age of 13. This is after his youth team drubbed an opponent 23-0. The most interesting thing is that the young Ronaldinho scored all 23 goals. What could be amazing than this? Scoring 23 goals in one football match. The media took up the story and Clubs waged war against themselves for his signature.
The match of fame proves that beyond hard work, Ronaldinho was immensely talented. A young player having the energy and mental strength to score 23 goals in a single football match is a special achievement.
3. Did you of his YouTube 1 Million views landmark?
Ronaldinho Nike advert in 2005 was the first video to reach 1 million views on YouTube. Many can remember vividly well the wonderful tricks he did in the clip. What was interesting was how he managed to hit the crossbar four times in a row Many fans still regard him as the best dribbler and others consider him as one who has no human sympathy for opponents.
4. Did you that Ronaldinho almost joined Manchester United?
In 2003 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson almost signed Ronaldinho. However, the Brazilian changed his mind at the last minute when close friend Sandro Rosell won the election to become Barcelona President. He easily convinced him to ignore Old Trafford and instead head to Camp Nou.The power of friendship.
5.Did you know that Ronaldinho Coca Cola-Pepsi deal?
Ronaldinho signed a deal worth 500,000 pounds per year with Coca-Cola in 2011. The deal was terminated less than a year later after he was caught on camera sipping a Pepsi drink. It was a tough lesson to him and other footballers because it showed a lack of concentration.
6. Did you know that his main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. Because of his goal scoring prowess, many people would easily think he is a top 9.
7. Did you know that he is a two-time FIFA World Player of the year?
Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005.
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