Ronaldinho

Christmas Came Early With A Gift Exchange Between Two Legends

It's the season of giving, and what better way to highlight the season of giving than to shine a light on a gift given by one of the best to ever do it to another of the best to ever do it. A regular gift from a regular person is nice, but a Messi gift from Lionel Messi is twice as nice.

And when you are Ronaldinho, and Messi is a close personal friend of yours, a Messi gift is thrice as nice.

Here's what happened: Messi gave his buddy Ronaldinho a signed Lionel Messi Barcelona jersey, and Ronaldinho thanked his buddy Messi for the gift on Instagram and Twitter.

Ronaldinho Thinks Neymar Could Do It On A Cold Wednesday Night At Stoke

It's a question posed to any footballer who succeeds in the relative atmospheric comforts of Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1: "but could he do it on a cold Wednesday night at Stoke?" The implication being that in the cold of England in winter, players from lesser footballing areas like the Mediterranean and South America would wilt like the dead flowers they are. It is a perfect example of (false) Premier League exceptionalism.

Ronaldinho Hinted His Next Destination Could Be The USA

His return to Brazil did not end up like he expected, but it seems Ronaldinho is not done with professional soccer just yet.

His possible next stop: the MLS.

In an interview with FutbolMLS.com, the two-time FIFA World Player of the year talked about his love for the United States and how the league’s growth is attracting talented and experienced players.

Ronaldinho Named His Pick For Best Player In The World. And It's Not Messi Or Ronaldo

According to former best player in the world Ronaldinho, the best player in the world on current form isn't Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. 

No, Ronaldinho told English newspaper The Daily Mirror that his pick for best player in the world right now is fellow Brazilian international Neymar.

"Neymar, currently on form, is the best player in the world," Ronaldinho said.

The Best of Ronaldinho

Was there a more entertaining footballer to watch than Ronaldinho? Sure you could say Messi or Ronaldo, or plenty of other players. But honestly, are they really more exotic or creative on the pitch than Ronaldinho? Do they have that unmistaken flair? I don't think so. Obviously those two players are in a class of their own, and do things on the pitch that no one else can (I have to say this so people don't think I'm taking a knock at Leo or CR7. You know how the internet is). But looking at Dinho, he did it all, and this video shows that. He had speed, strength and finesse.

Ronaldinho Shows He's Still Got It With A No-Look Assist In A Testimonial

We miss Ronaldinho. 

We miss watching him run and pass and dribble and shoot. We miss watching him make defenders look silly, all the while with the silliest of smiles on his face. 

We miss the fun, the joy, the hijinks and the incredible moments of magic he produced when playing the beautiful game. 

Ronaldinho Leaves Fluminense

The prodigal son has returned, and then he left again two months later.

Brazilian club Fluminense announced Monday that they had terminated Dinho's contract at his consent, ending his second homecoming.

Not that they will miss him very much, as far as on the field production is concerned. Ronaldinho couldn't manage to score or assist a goal in nine appearances with Fluminense.

Ronaldinho Facing New Challenge In Second Return To Brazil

It has been a long road for Ronaldinho. Yet, the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year might be facing one of his toughest ever challenges in his second return to Brazil. The newest trial posed to Ronaldinho is to turn an apathetic Fluminense squad back into a winning club.

5 Moments That Will Make Us Miss Ronaldinho When He's Gone

Ronaldinho is the best.

At his peak, nobody looked happier while playing so well, and nobody played better while looking so happy. 

This joy that he brings to the pitch flows into the rest of his life. It has become his aura. 

That's why it's sad to watch his career wind down. We know that one day, the joy will be gone. We won't get to watch it anymore.

With that in mind, here are five moments that will make us miss Ronaldinho when he's gone, but also remember him forever.

Ronaldinho Signs With Brazilian Club Fluminense

Ronaldinho has announced his return to Brazil, where he will likely finish his career. 

The former World Player of the Year has signed with Rio de Janeiro-based club Fluminense.

This is Ronaldinho's fourth Brazilian club, having also played for Atletico Mineiro, Gremio and Flamengo. He was briefly thought to have signed with Turkish club Antalyaspor before signing with Fluminense.

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