Ronaldinho: Happy 38th birthday to legend who played football with a smile

A reminder on how Ronaldinho dazzled the world on his 38th birthday.

When people hear ‘Ronaldinho’ they remember the tricks, the nimble feet and the way he dazzled on the pitch.

He was indeed a joy to watch, from Gremo in Brazil to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, AC Milan and several other clubs.

It was at Barcelona he fascinated the world, invoking magic with the ball at his feet. Before Lionel Messi started ruling football, Ronaldinho held Nou Camp spellbound every week.

 

He won the trophies, too from La Liga to Champions League and Serie A. Not forgetting the FIFA World Cup he won with Brazil in 2006.

That was the year he scored a stunning free kick against England in the quarter-finals, one of the most outrageous goals in World Cup history.

In football history, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation.

Two FIFA World Player of the Year award, one Ballon d'Or and near countless individual prizes.

He did all these with the ball at his feet and a smile on his lips.