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Ronaldinho

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho, a former professional footballer, won numerous awards and titles. Known for his skills and creativity, he played for clubs like Barcelona and AC Milan. He also achieved success with the Brazilian national team, winning the FIFA World Cup and Copa América.

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1980-03-21
Birth of Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 1980.

1990
23 Goals

In 1990, Ronaldinho scored 23 goals, showcasing his exceptional skills and talent on the football field.

1997-09-04
Rising Star at U-17 World Championship

In September 1997, Ronaldinho was identified as a rising star at the U-17 World Championship in Egypt, where he scored two goals on penalty kicks.

1998
Ronaldinho's Career Debut for Grêmio

In 1998, Ronaldinho made his career debut for Grêmio, a Brazilian football club, marking the beginning of his professional football journey.

1999-06-20
Ronaldinho's Performance in Rio Grande do Sul State Championship Final

In the Rio Grande do Sul State Championship final on 20 June 1999, 18-year-old Ronaldinho showcased his talent by embarrassing Internacional's Brazilian legend Dunga. He flicked the ball over Dunga's head and left him flat-footed in a mazy dribble, leading his team to victory.

1999-06-26
Ronaldinho's Debut for Brazil

On June 26, 1999, Ronaldinho made his debut for the Brazilian national team in a match against Latvia, scoring a goal. He went on to have a successful Copa América campaign.

1999-07-18
American Cup Victory

Ronaldinho won the American Cup with Brazil in July 1999.

2000
Ronaldinho at Summer Olympics in Sydney

Ronaldinho participated in the Summer Olympics in Sydney with the U23 national team. He had earlier led Brazil to win the Pre-Olympic Tournament, but Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Cameroon.

2001-01-13
Signing with Paris Saint-Germain

On January 13, 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a €5 million transfer.

2002-06-30
FIFA World Cup Victory

Ronaldinho achieved victory in FIFA's World Cup on June 30, 2002.

2003-07-29
Transfer to Barcelona

On July 29, 2003, Barcelona secured Ronaldinho in a €30 million deal, outbidding Manchester United for his signature.

2003-09-03
Ronaldinho's First Competitive Goal for Barcelona

On September 3, 2003, Ronaldinho scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona in La Liga against Sevilla. After dribbling past two Sevilla players, he struck the ball from 30 yards out, hitting the underside of the crossbar before going into the net.

2004-01-01
FIFA World Player Award

Ronaldinho was honored with the FIFA World Player award in 2004 and 2005.

2004-04-25
Barcelona's Win Against Real Madrid

On April 25, 2004, Ronaldinho's scooped pass set up the winning goal for Xavi in Barcelona's victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. This win was credited as the start of Barcelona's rise by Xavi.

2004-12-20
Ronaldinho Named FIFA World Player of the Year

On December 20, 2004, Ronaldinho was named FIFA World Player of the Year after winning his first league title with Barcelona. His entertaining and productive play in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League contributed to his fame.

2005-01-01
Ballon d'Or Award

In 2005, Ronaldinho received the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

2005-03-08
Barcelona's Elimination from UEFA Champions League

On March 8, 2005, Barcelona was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Chelsea in the first knockout round. Ronaldinho scored both goals in the 4–2 second leg loss at Stamford Bridge, with one of the goals being a spectacular strike past Petr Čech.

2005-05-01
Ronaldinho assists Lionel Messi's first goal for Barcelona

On May 1, 2005, Ronaldinho provided an assist to Lionel Messi for his first goal for Barcelona by executing a scooped pass over the Albacete defence.

2005-06-29
Brazil's Confederations Cup title with Ronaldinho as captain

Ronaldinho captained Brazil to its second ever Confederations Cup title in 2005. He scored three goals in the tournament and was named Man of the Match in the final against Argentina.

2005-11-19
Ronaldinho's performance in El Clásico against Real Madrid

On November 19, 2005, Ronaldinho scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–0, receiving rare applause from Madrid fans for his exceptional performance.

2005-11-28
FIFA´s Golden Ball Award

On November 28, 2005, he won the prestigious FIFA´s Golden Ball award.

2006-07-03
Ronaldinho's Controversial Return to Barcelona

After Brazil's exit from the 2006 World Cup, Ronaldinho returned to Barcelona and held a party, causing further resentment among Brazilian fans who felt betrayed by the team's lackluster display. This event marked a turning point in Ronaldinho's career.

2006-11-25
Ronaldinho scores 50th career league goal against Villarreal

Ronaldinho scored his 50th career league goal against Villarreal and followed it up with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick goal. Barcelona fans waved white handkerchiefs in admiration of the goal.

2006-12-14
Barcelona's Club World Cup win over Club América

Ronaldinho scored once and set up two goals in Barcelona's 4–0 Club World Cup win over Mexico's Club América. However, Barcelona were defeated 1–0 by Brazilian club Internacional in the final.

2007-03-24
Ronaldinho Ends Scoreless Streak with Goals Against Chile

In a match against Chile, Ronaldinho scored his first goal in nearly two years, breaking a long scoreless streak. This victory marked a significant moment in his career after a period of underwhelming performances.

2007-05-08
Foundation Creation for Children in Brazil

In May 8, 2007, he established a foundation aimed at assisting children in Brazil.

2007-10-18
Ronaldinho Benched by Barcelona for Late Return from Brazil

Barcelona controversially benched Ronaldinho after he returned late from Brazil, where he partied with teammates following a friendly match. This incident added to the growing concerns about Ronaldinho's commitment and professionalism.

2008-02-03
Ronaldinho's 200th Career Match for Barcelona

Ronaldinho played his 200th career match for Barcelona in a league match against Osasuna on 3 February 2008. His 2007–08 campaign was plagued by injuries, and a muscle tear in his right leg on 3 April prematurely ended his season.

2008-04-03
Ronaldinho's Season-Ending Injury

A muscle tear in Ronaldinho's right leg on 3 April prematurely ended his 2007–08 season with Barcelona.

2008-05-19
Ronaldinho's Need for a New Challenge

Barcelona club president Joan Laporta stated on 19 May 2008 that Ronaldinho needed a 'new challenge' and a new club to revive his career.

2008-06-28
Ronaldinho's Last Match for Barcelona

Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi captained teams in an anti-racism exhibition match in Venezuela on 28 June, which ended in a 7–7 draw. Ronaldinho finished with two goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player.

2008-07-07
Ronaldinho named in Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad

Ronaldinho was selected as one of the overage players for Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad. Initially, Barcelona blocked his participation due to Champions League commitments, but the decision was later reversed after his transfer to Milan.

2008-07-15
Joining A.C. Milan

Ronaldinho turned down an offer from Manchester City to join A.C. Milan in July 2008, signing a lucrative three-year contract.

2008-07-16
Involvement with Soccer Team

Ronaldinho was involved with a soccer team on July 16, 2008.

2008-07-18
Ronaldinho presented as new Milan player

On July 18, 2008, Ronaldinho was introduced as a new player for Milan at the San Siro stadium in front of over 30 thousand supporters.

2008-09-28
Ronaldinho scores first goal for Milan in derby victory over Inter Milan

Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 1–0 derby victory over Inter Milan on 28 September.

2008-10-19
Ronaldinho scores first brace for Milan in win over Sampdoria

Ronaldinho's first brace for Milan was in a 3–0 win over Sampdoria on 19 October.

2008-11-06
Ronaldinho scores match-winner against Braga in UEFA Cup

Ronaldinho scored a 93rd-minute match-winner against Braga in the UEFA Cup group stage on 6 November.

2009-01-10
Ronaldinho scores two goals against Juventus

On 10 January 2010, Ronaldinho scored two goals against Juventus in an away match, sealing a 3–0 victory for Milan.

2010-01-17
Ronaldinho scores first hat-trick for Milan against Siena

Against Siena on 17 January, Ronaldinho scored his first hat-trick for Milan when he converted a penalty kick, scored with a header from a corner and finished with a strike into the top right corner from 20 yards out.

2010-02-16
Ronaldinho scores against Manchester United in Champions League

On 16 February, Ronaldinho played against Manchester United in the Champions League. He scored early in the game at the San Siro to give Milan the lead.

2010-03-06
Ronaldinho Gaúcho official website archived

The official website of Ronaldinho Gaúcho was archived on March 6, 2010, and it is available in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Italian.

2011-01-11
Ronaldinho joins Flamengo

Ronaldinho joined Flamengo on 11 January 2011 after being heavily linked with a move back to his childhood club Grêmio. His contract with Flamengo was set to end in 2014.

2011-01-13
Ronaldinho unveiled at Flamengo

More than 20,000 fans greeted Ronaldinho at his unveiling at Flamengo on 13 January 2011, after he joined the club.

2011-02-06
Ronaldinho scores first goal for Flamengo

Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo in a 3–2 victory against Boavista on 6 February 2011.

2011-02-27
Ronaldinho wins Taça Guanabara with Flamengo

On 27 February 2011, Ronaldinho converted a second-half free kick for Flamengo to beat Boavista 1–0 and win his first piece of silverware with the team, the Taça Guanabara.

2011-07-27
Ronaldinho scores hat-trick for Flamengo

On 27 July 2011, Ronaldinho scored a hat-trick in Flamengo's 5–4 away win against rivals Santos, after being 3–0 down inside the first 30 minutes.

2012-05-31
Ronaldinho leaves Flamengo

On 31 May 2012, Ronaldinho sued Flamengo claiming lack of payment for four months and cancelled his contract with the club after being absent for a few days.

2012-06-04
Ronaldinho joins Atlético Mineiro

Ronaldinho made a move to Atlético Mineiro on 4 June 2012 in a six-month contract, just four days after leaving Flamengo.

2012-06-23
Ronaldinho scores first goal for Atlético Mineiro

Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Atlético Mineiro on 23 June 2012 against Náutico, from the penalty spot.

2013-02-06
Ronaldinho's 100th cap in a friendly against England

Ronaldinho marked his 100th cap for Brazil (including non-official matches) in a friendly against England at Wembley Stadium. Despite starting the match and having a penalty kick opportunity, he was unable to score as Brazil lost 1–2.

2014-09-05
Signing with Querétaro

Ronaldinho signed a two-year contract with Mexican club Querétaro on September 5, 2014, marking a new chapter in his career.

2014-10-30
Ronaldinho scores free kick against Atlas

On October 30, 2014, Ronaldinho showcased his skills by scoring a free kick against Atlas during an away match at the Estadio Jalisco while playing for Querétaro.

2015-05-17
Querétaro Progressed to Liga MX Semi-Finals

Querétaro advanced to the semi-finals of Liga MX after defeating Veracruz 4-3 on aggregate, with Ronaldinho scoring a free kick in the second match.

2015-07-11
Ronaldinho Signed with Fluminense

Ronaldinho announced his return to Brazil and signed an 18-month contract with Fluminense, but later terminated the deal due to performance issues.

2015-09-28
Ronaldinho Terminated Contract with Fluminense

Ronaldinho reached a mutual agreement with Fluminense to terminate his contract after making nine appearances and facing criticism from fans.

2016-07
Ronaldinho Played for Goa 5's in India

Ronaldinho participated in the Premier Futsal League in India, playing for Goa 5's alongside other football legends before leaving to be an ambassador for the 2016 Summer Paralympics.

2017-02-02
Ronaldinho becomes ambassador for Barcelona

On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to serve as an ambassador for the club at institutional events.

2018-01-16
Ronaldinho retirement

Ronaldinho retired on January 16, 2018.

2018-07-06
Ronaldinho partners with World Soccer Coin to create cryptocurrency

On 6 July 2018, Ronaldinho collaborated with World Soccer Coin (WSC) to launch a new cryptocurrency called the Ronaldinho Soccer Coin, aiming to support football projects like 'Ronaldinho Digital Stadiums'.

2018-07-15
Ronaldinho at 2018 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony

During the closing ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow on July 15, Ronaldinho performed a segment of the Russian folk song 'Kalinka' on an African drum.

2019-07
Confiscation of Ronaldinho's Properties and Passports

In July 2019, 57 properties owned by Ronaldinho were seized along with his Brazilian and Spanish passports due to unpaid taxes and fines. A judge later reduced the fine for building a fishing platform in a protected area, but Ronaldinho and his brother failed to pay, leading to passport suspension.

2020-10-29
Ronaldinho expresses solidarity with Azerbaijani people

On 29 October 2020, Ronaldinho released a statement showing support for the Azerbaijani people regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

2021-07
Ronaldinho visits Beirut to honor victims of port explosion

In late July 2021, Ronaldinho traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in memory of the victims of the port explosion.

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