Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho turns 34 today. We decided to make a tribute to the smiling assassin from Porto Alegre.
He's had a glittering career playing for clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, AC Milan, Flamengo and is still playing with Atletico Mineiro. He won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and twice was voted World Player of the Year and he's an all round legend who deserves a birthday tribute showcasing his greatness.
We start off with an outrageous piece of skill he shows playing for Barcelona in a match against Osasuna in the Nou Camp. He receives the ball with his back to the defender, flicks it over the oncoming defender's head and pirouettes to redeem the fruits of his labour. Glorious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQC1KKVBYnk
Here's one from his Milan days where he basically humiliates the Chievo defender.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAu-oRQJ704
Not many people would try chip a goalkeeper who is stood on his line. Ronaldinho did and he scored too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HHLOKQ8H4E
Playing for Flamengo, we defy you to show us a better first touch anywhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkxEbVk5xZ0
Here's a delicious little nutmeg playing for Brazil against Steve Gerrard. Gerrard falls over.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdkoZksIrcs
He wasn't just all flicks and nutmegs. He could hit a ball when he wanted to. This is for Milan against Braga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BOcVot4yDk
Here's a free-kick for Flamengo against Santos. Bend it around the wall or over it? How about under it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymdod1lv9q4
Here he is like a cat toying with a mouse. The poor defender is helpless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_EkPoVI6c8
He's still got it you know. This is from December last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah-sYbAZgiU
Your team is trailing, you receive the ball outisde the box in a standing position surrounded by defenders. What do you do? Well, if you are Ronaldinho, you do this.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O3otJu2FWE
Happy Birthday to a proper superstar.
