However his brother and agent Roberto Assis said he would not play again and would now concentrate on tribute events. "He stopped, we're going to do something really big, nice, after the World Cup in Russia, probably in August, we'll do several events in Brazil, Europe and Asia, and of course, we're watching a game with the Brazilian team," Assis said. Ronaldinho's career began with Gremio in Porto Alegre, his hometown, before he emerged as a star with French giants PSG.2006 #UCL winner Ronaldinho has retired from football ? pic.twitter.com/EJTHCqcoFd
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 16, 2018
He then spent five years with Barcelona between 2003 and 2008, helping the Catalans win the Champions League in 2006, after being awarded the Ballon D'Or in 2005. He spent three more seasons in Europe with AC Milan between 2008 and 2011 before returning to Brazil, where he played with Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro.A sad day for football.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 16, 2018
Ronaldinho has retired, his brother and agent have confirmed. https://t.co/b52fQd0F3y pic.twitter.com/7w9qsYTVZw
A season in Mexico with Queretaro was followed by his return to Brazil and Fluminense, for whom he played seven times before cutting short his contract. For Brazil, Ronaldinho made 97 appearances, scoring 33 goals, including two in the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.Ronaldinho won EVERYTHING ? pic.twitter.com/vfiRrk3xC8
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 16, 2018
OFFICIAL: Ronaldinho has retired from professional football after his brother and agent Roberto Assis confirmed the retirement. pic.twitter.com/KLwtZyjvEO
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) January 16, 2018
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