Former world star and winner of the world player of the year title for two times, Ronaldinho finally answered his critics who have been long saying that forward’s days are gone. He helped Atletico Mineiro win the prestigious Copa Libertadores in the penalty shootout. This is the first time Libertadores could manage to triumph the title; they defeated Paraguayan opponents Olimpia in the penalty shootout. Actually, they were behind by 2-0 after the first leg in Asuncion and in this game they first equalized the lead during allotted time and then won by a 4-3 edge on penalty. The first goal of the match came within the second minute of second half when Ronaldinho’s cross brilliantly capitalized by Jo. It was Jo’s seventh one of the tournament making him among the top scorers of the tourney. With this achievement, Ronaldinho has joined the elite club of stars like Cafu, Roque Junior, Dida, Carlos Tevez, Walter Samuel, and Pablo Sorin after winning both Champions League and Copa … [Read more...]
Ronaldinho is the captain for friendly against Chile
Many critics have long been saying that days of Ronaldinho are over, but it is a slap over their faces when Brazilian coach has announced him as the captain of national squad for a friendlier against Chile. In fact, this is a great opportunity for two time player of the year award winner to prove his form, and hopefully, to be selected for the upcoming Confederation Cup. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has always been an admirer of Ronaldinho and that is why he again showed his confidence in him when he offered him another chance to prove his strength. Actually, it has been a close competition between Ronaldinho and Kaka coz coach wanted to have any one of them in the last friendlier before the world cup warm up tournament, and when it was cleared that only Brazilian clubs’ players will be chosen, Ronaldinho place was confirmed. Another good news for Ronaldinho is that he will be the captain of Brazilian squad which is a great honor considering his age whereby he can prove his leadership in … [Read more...]
Ronaldinho gets a national call for a friendlier
Ace Brazilian attacking midfielder Ronaldinho will again be seen running for his national team though in a friendlier against England at Wembley. The match is a part of English FA’s 150th year celebrations; hence it presumes to be a high profile match between two best soccer teams of contemporary football. Brazil’s reappointed coach Luiz Felipe Scolari announced the list for February 6 clash that includes many newcomers. Ronaldinho, 32, has not played any match for his national team since last one year; hence his much waited comeback will be an eye treat for his fans in England. The career of Ronaldinho has been filled with ups and downs; he was at the peak of his career during 2004 when he won player of the year award, but since then his cold performances led him down, and everybody blamed his partying lifestyle for his lost grip over football. Later, he shifted to AC Milan and then to Flamengo during 2011, but eventually never came in the new for any of his brilliant match … [Read more...]