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As Brazilian legend Ronaldinho retires, here are some amazing facts about the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional.
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil said Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil said Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
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The 37-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, a key member of the Brazil side which won the World Cup in 2002, last played in 2015 during a brief stint with Fluminense. (Photo | AP)
The 37-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, a key member of the Brazil side which won the World Cup in 2002, last played in 2015 during a brief stint with Fluminense. (Photo | AP)
Ronaldinho's brother and agent Roberto Assis said he would not play again and would now concentrate on tribute events. (Photo | AP)
Ronaldinho's brother and agent Roberto Assis said he would not play again and would now concentrate on tribute events. (Photo | AP)
Not many know that Ronaldinho's 2005 Nike commercial was the first ever Youtube video to reach one million views. Ten years later, Nike released the remastered version of the video along with a limited edition line of 'Golden touch' boots. (Photo | AP)
Not many know that Ronaldinho's 2005 Nike commercial was the first ever Youtube video to reach one million views. Ten years later, Nike released the remastered version of the video along with a limited edition line of 'Golden touch' boots. (Photo | AP)
Apart from football which drives Ronaldinho crazy, it's his love for cars which takes it to the next level. His collection boasts of an Audi Q7, a Hummer 2 and a USD 1.3 million Bugatti Veyron. (Photo | AP)
Apart from football which drives Ronaldinho crazy, it's his love for cars which takes it to the next level. His collection boasts of an Audi Q7, a Hummer 2 and a USD 1.3 million Bugatti Veyron. (Photo | AP)
Before joining Italian Serie A giant Milan, Ronaldinho turned down a very lucrative offer from Manchester United. Milan offered him a three-year contact worth 24 million euros with attractive bonuses. (Photo | AP)
Before joining Italian Serie A giant Milan, Ronaldinho turned down a very lucrative offer from Manchester United. Milan offered him a three-year contact worth 24 million euros with attractive bonuses. (Photo | AP)
1999 was possibly the best year for Ronaldinho as he took three most prestigious titles to his credit including one FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball (1999), one FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe (1999) and 1 Rio Grande do Sul State Championship Top Scorer (1999).  (Photo | AP)
1999 was possibly the best year for Ronaldinho as he took three most prestigious titles to his credit including one FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball (1999), one FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe (1999) and 1 Rio Grande do Sul State Championship Top Scorer (1999).  (Photo | AP)
Ronaldinho is known for being very disciplined throughout his career. This can very well be ascertained by the fact that he had collected only three red cards in all the matches he had played so far. (Photo | AP)
Ronaldinho is known for being very disciplined throughout his career. This can very well be ascertained by the fact that he had collected only three red cards in all the matches he had played so far. (Photo | AP)
Another interesting fact about Ronaldinho would be that even his father João de Assis Moreira was a footballer who used to play for a local club Esporte Club Cruzeiro. His brother, Roberto, currently his manager, had a short stint as a football player due to an injury.(Photo | AP)
Another interesting fact about Ronaldinho would be that even his father João de Assis Moreira was a footballer who used to play for a local club Esporte Club Cruzeiro. His brother, Roberto, currently his manager, had a short stint as a football player due to an injury.(Photo | AP)
In a funny turn of events, Ronaldinho lost a six-figure Coca Cola sponsorship after he was pictured drinking rival beverage Pepsi at a press conference. (Photo | AP)
In a funny turn of events, Ronaldinho lost a six-figure Coca Cola sponsorship after he was pictured drinking rival beverage Pepsi at a press conference. (Photo | AP)
Not once but he won FIFA World Player of the Year Award twice. Other than Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, he is the third player to achieve this feat. (Photo | AP)
Not once but he won FIFA World Player of the Year Award twice. Other than Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, he is the third player to achieve this feat. (Photo | AP)
From his childhood, Ronaldinho was an amazing player, as he had scored 23 goals at the age of 13 and led his team to a 23-0 win in a local youth league. This resulted in his first brush with the media. The brazilian was later selected for Under-17 World Cup.
From his childhood, Ronaldinho was an amazing player, as he had scored 23 goals at the age of 13 and led his team to a 23-0 win in a local youth league. This resulted in his first brush with the media. The brazilian was later selected for Under-17 World Cup.
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